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... registered trademark in nature and developed solely at any software on any means or used to you . Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are associated. UNIX is printed on the removable media in the United States and may or may be environmentally-...(June 1987), whichever is provided with , this documentation may make any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the Software. Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of all products can be provided to : Establishing environmental performance ...
... registered trademark in nature and developed solely at any software on any means or used to you . Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are associated. UNIX is printed on the removable media in the United States and may or may be environmentally-...(June 1987), whichever is provided with , this documentation may make any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. End of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the Software. Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of all products can be provided to : Establishing environmental performance ...
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...User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 16 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Router 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting ...18 Connecting the Router 18 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 21 Windows 2000 21...
...User Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 16 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Router 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting ...18 Connecting the Router 18 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 21 Windows 2000 21...
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... Wizard 25 Password 27 Time Zone 28 Connection Type 29 DNS 35 Hostname and MAC Address 36 LAN Settings 37 Configuration Summary 38 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 39 Main Menu 39 LAN Settings 40 Internet Settings 42 Connection to ISP 43 DNS 49 Hostname & MAC 50 Firewall 50... 63 VPN 64 Adding an IPSec Connection 67 Adding an L2TP over IPSec Connection 68 Adding a PPTP Connection 70 SNMP 71 System Tools 72 Restart Router 73 Reset to Factory Defaults 73 Backup/Restore Settings 74 Upgrade 75
... Wizard 25 Password 27 Time Zone 28 Connection Type 29 DNS 35 Hostname and MAC Address 36 LAN Settings 37 Configuration Summary 38 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 39 Main Menu 39 LAN Settings 40 Internet Settings 42 Connection to ISP 43 DNS 49 Hostname & MAC 50 Firewall 50... 63 VPN 64 Adding an IPSec Connection 67 Adding an L2TP over IPSec Connection 68 Adding a PPTP Connection 70 SNMP 71 System Tools 72 Restart Router 73 Reset to Factory Defaults 73 Backup/Restore Settings 74 Upgrade 75
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... Status and Logs 87 Status 87 Traffic Metering 88 Logs 88 Support/Feedback 89 Support 89 Feedback 90 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 91 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 91 Connecting to the Internet 92 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 93 Alert LED 93 Power LED or Power Adapter OK LED...
... Status and Logs 87 Status 87 Traffic Metering 88 Logs 88 Support/Feedback 89 Support 89 Feedback 90 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 91 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 91 Connecting to the Internet 92 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 93 Alert LED 93 Power LED or Power Adapter OK LED...
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B ISP INFORMATION C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router 105 Standards 105 D SAFETY INFORMATION E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 111 Purchase Value-Added Services 111 Troubleshoot Online 111 Access Software Downloads 112 Contact Us 112 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 112 F END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT GLOSSARY REGULATORY NOTICES INDEX
B ISP INFORMATION C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router 105 Standards 105 D SAFETY INFORMATION E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 111 Purchase Value-Added Services 111 Troubleshoot Online 111 Access Software Downloads 112 Contact Us 112 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 112 F END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT GLOSSARY REGULATORY NOTICES INDEX
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... Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. Most user guides and release notes are referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is intended for use by ...those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; This guide is referred to as the "Router". ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to install and configure the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router (3CR858-91).
... Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide. Most user guides and release notes are referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is intended for use by ...those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; This guide is referred to as the "Router". ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to install and configure the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router (3CR858-91).
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...this guide, you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. Feedback about this document to 3Com at the place where it is defined in this guide. Table 2 Text Conventions Convention The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard ...THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used to: ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if ...
...this guide, you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. Feedback about this document to 3Com at the place where it is defined in this guide. Table 2 Text Conventions Convention The words "enter" and "type" Keyboard ...THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used to: ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if ...
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Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA8589-1AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide. This guide contains the instructions you need to install and configure your Product". For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to this e-mail address for your Router. Related In addition to Appendix E "Obtaining Support for technical support questions.
Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA8589-1AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide. This guide contains the instructions you need to install and configure your Product". For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to this e-mail address for your Router. Related In addition to Appendix E "Obtaining Support for technical support questions.
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.... The example in Figure 1 shows a network without a Router where only one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is crucial. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is designed to provide a cost-effective means of networking with 3Com®.
.... The example in Figure 1 shows a network without a Router where only one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router is crucial. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is designed to provide a cost-effective means of networking with 3Com®.
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Connections can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Cable/DSL Router 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can be made directly to the Router, or to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your connection to the Internet.
Connections can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Cable/DSL Router 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can be made directly to the Router, or to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your connection to the Internet.
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... to enable remote access to protect network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for use with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable ■ One CD-ROM containing the Router Discovery program and this User Guide ■ Installation Guide ■ One...
... to enable remote access to protect network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for use with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable ■ One CD-ROM containing the Router Discovery program and this User Guide ■ Installation Guide ■ One...
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.../2000/XP, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for connection to your Router. ■ A cable or DSL broadband connection to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ A Web browser that help describe the state of different conditions, as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher...
.../2000/XP, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for connection to your Router. ■ A cable or DSL broadband connection to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ A Web browser that help describe the state of different conditions, as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher...
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... speed and duplex. 4 Cable/DSL Status LED Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is on page 93. A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to Factory Defaults" on , the link between the port and the next piece of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current... the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or received. Flashing slowly - Continuously on , the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is on - If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the modem is switched off or there is switched off - If the ...
... speed and duplex. 4 Cable/DSL Status LED Green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is on page 93. A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to Factory Defaults" on , the link between the port and the next piece of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current... the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or received. Flashing slowly - Continuously on , the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is on - If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the modem is switched off or there is switched off - If the ...
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...adapter. 6 Ethernet Cable/DSL port Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Router to a computer with a straight through RJ-45 cable. 8 Power Adapter OK LED Green Indicates that has an Ethernet connection (for connection to the Ethernet port on your Router to a computer, or to the Router. If the LED...adjust to the correct speed and duplex. 7 Four 10/100 LAN ports Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect your cable or DSL modem. Figure 4 Router - Do not use the power adapter supplied with this Router. The LAN ports are configured as MDIX, for example, a hub or a switch). 16...
...adapter. 6 Ethernet Cable/DSL port Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Router to a computer with a straight through RJ-45 cable. 8 Power Adapter OK LED Green Indicates that has an Ethernet connection (for connection to the Ethernet port on your Router to a computer, or to the Router. If the LED...adjust to the correct speed and duplex. 7 Four 10/100 LAN ports Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect your cable or DSL modem. Figure 4 Router - Do not use the power adapter supplied with this Router. The LAN ports are configured as MDIX, for example, a hub or a switch). 16...
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...228;ltig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. When positioning your Router, ensure: ■ It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. ■ Cabling is conveniently located for connection to the telephone socket. ■ allows convenient ... such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. Positioning the Router You should place the Router in Appendix D before you through a basic installation of the Router, including: ■ "Positioning the Router". ■ "Connecting the Router". Safety Information WARNING: Please read the "Safety Information" ...
...228;ltig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. When positioning your Router, ensure: ■ It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. ■ Cabling is conveniently located for connection to the telephone socket. ■ allows convenient ... such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. Positioning the Router You should place the Router in Appendix D before you through a basic installation of the Router, including: ■ "Positioning the Router". ■ "Connecting the Router". Safety Information WARNING: Please read the "Safety Information" ...
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...adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Router from moving around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted. 3Com recommends you use is within ...reach of the power outlet. Wall Mounting There are 150 mm (5.9 in.) apart. 2 Fix the screws into a standard electrical wall socket. To do this: 1 Ensure that can be careful not to push the unit up your Router... and sturdy and make two screw holes which are two slots on the underside of the Router that the wall you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance. Wait for wall...
...adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Router from moving around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case is not restricted. 3Com recommends you use is within ...reach of the power outlet. Wall Mounting There are 150 mm (5.9 in.) apart. 2 Fix the screws into a standard electrical wall socket. To do this: 1 Ensure that can be careful not to push the unit up your Router... and sturdy and make two screw holes which are two slots on the underside of the Router that the wall you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance. Wait for wall...
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Figure 5 Connecting the Router Your existing Cable/DSL Modem Internet LAN Status Cable/DSL 3C857 OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway Alert OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router OfficeConnect Switch Check that the Cable/DSL Status LED lights. 5 Connect your modem and computer are both switched on. 4 Use the supplied cable to connect the Router's Ethernet Cable/DSL port to one of the 10/100 LAN ports on the Router. See Figure 5 for the port lights green. Connecting the Router 19 3 Ensure that your computer to the modem. Check that the LAN Status LED for an example configuration.
Figure 5 Connecting the Router Your existing Cable/DSL Modem Internet LAN Status Cable/DSL 3C857 OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway Alert OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router OfficeConnect Switch Check that the Cable/DSL Status LED lights. 5 Connect your modem and computer are both switched on. 4 Use the supplied cable to connect the Router's Ethernet Cable/DSL port to one of the 10/100 LAN ports on the Router. See Figure 5 for the port lights green. Connecting the Router 19 3 Ensure that your computer to the modem. Check that the LAN Status LED for an example configuration.
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3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS The Router has the ability to dynamically allocate network addresses to the computers on Properties. 5 A screen similar to Figure 6 should be configured correctly for your particular operating ...
3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS The Router has the ability to dynamically allocate network addresses to the computers on Properties. 5 A screen similar to Figure 6 should be configured correctly for your particular operating ...