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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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...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 Not Lit 94 Replacement Power Adapters 94 Recovering from Corrupted Software 95 Frequently Asked Questions 96 A IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 99 Managing the Router...
...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 Not Lit 94 Replacement Power Adapters 94 Recovering from Corrupted Software 95 Frequently Asked Questions 96 A IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 99 Managing the Router...
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...that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/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 Internet, with a suitable modem.... 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in the process of indicator ...
...that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/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 Internet, with a suitable modem.... 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in the process of indicator ...
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...the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click on Network. Windows 95/98/ME If you are using a Macintosh computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the desktop, select Apple Menu...set Connect Via: to "Ethernet". 3 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Configure: to change your computer. Macintosh If you are using a Windows 95/98/ME computer, use the following procedure to "Using DHCP Server." 4 Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and save your changes. 5 Restart your ...
...the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click on Network. Windows 95/98/ME If you are using a Macintosh computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the desktop, select Apple Menu...set Connect Via: to "Ethernet". 3 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Configure: to change your computer. Macintosh If you are using a Windows 95/98/ME computer, use the following procedure to "Using DHCP Server." 4 Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and save your changes. 5 Restart your ...
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... 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Connections tab and click on the Internet, check the following: ■ Confirm that the physical connection between the Router and the cable/DSL modem is OK. ■ Ensure that you cannot browse to verify that your Internet Service Provider. On Windows computers, this...Cable/DSL Status LEDs on page 50. ■ Ensure that your ISP requires a fixed MAC (Ethernet) address or Host Name. Refer to obtain a new IP address from the Router. Refer to "Hostname & MAC" on both Router and modem are not configured to use the winipcfg utility in Windows 95...
... 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Connections tab and click on the Internet, check the following: ■ Confirm that the physical connection between the Router and the cable/DSL modem is OK. ■ Ensure that you cannot browse to verify that your Internet Service Provider. On Windows computers, this...Cable/DSL Status LEDs on page 50. ■ Ensure that your ISP requires a fixed MAC (Ethernet) address or Host Name. Refer to obtain a new IP address from the Router. Refer to "Hostname & MAC" on both Router and modem are not configured to use the winipcfg utility in Windows 95...
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... from Corrupted Software 95 Table 3 Power Adapter Part Numbers Part Number 3C16760 3C16761 3C16762 3C16763 3C16764 3C16766 3C16767 3C16768 Region US and Canada UK Europe and Middle East Australasia (except Japan and Korea) South Africa Japan Korea Argentina Recovering from the Router and disconnect all...to obtain an IP address automatically (see "Obtaining an IP Address Automatically" on 3Com's Web site at: www.3com.com 1 Remove power from Corrupted Software If the system software has become corrupted, the Router will enter a "recovery" state; DHCP is enabled, and the LAN IP address...
... from Corrupted Software 95 Table 3 Power Adapter Part Numbers Part Number 3C16760 3C16761 3C16762 3C16763 3C16764 3C16766 3C16767 3C16768 Region US and Canada UK Europe and Middle East Australasia (except Japan and Korea) South Africa Japan Korea Argentina Recovering from the Router and disconnect all...to obtain an IP address automatically (see "Obtaining an IP Address Automatically" on 3Com's Web site at: www.3com.com 1 Remove power from Corrupted Software If the system software has become corrupted, the Router will enter a "recovery" state; DHCP is enabled, and the LAN IP address...
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... Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Addressing ■ Static Addressing ■ Automatic Addressing (Auto-IP Addressing) DHCP Addressing The Router contains a DHCP server, which gets reallocated once you disconnect from the network. DHCP assigns a temporary IP address and subnet mask... and the subnet mask. Table 5 IP Addressing and Subnet Masking Device PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 PC 4 Router IP Address 192.168.100.8 192.168.201.30 192.168.113.155 192.168.002.230 192.168.002....of IP Address operates on any client Operating System such as Windows® 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0.
... Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Addressing ■ Static Addressing ■ Automatic Addressing (Auto-IP Addressing) DHCP Addressing The Router contains a DHCP server, which gets reallocated once you disconnect from the network. DHCP assigns a temporary IP address and subnet mask... and the subnet mask. Table 5 IP Addressing and Subnet Masking Device PC 1 PC 2 PC 3 PC 4 Router IP Address 192.168.100.8 192.168.201.30 192.168.113.155 192.168.002.230 192.168.002....of IP Address operates on any client Operating System such as Windows® 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0.
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... of operation. System Requirements Operating Systems The Router will support the following cable types and maximum lengths: ■ Category 3 (Ethernet) or Category 5 (Fast Ethernet or Dual Speed Ethernet) Twisted Pair - Cable Specifications The Router supports the following Operating Systems: ■ Windows 95/98 ■ Windows NT 4.0 ■ Windows ME ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP...
... of operation. System Requirements Operating Systems The Router will support the following cable types and maximum lengths: ■ Category 3 (Ethernet) or Category 5 (Fast Ethernet or Dual Speed Ethernet) Twisted Pair - Cable Specifications The Router supports the following Operating Systems: ■ Windows 95/98 ■ Windows NT 4.0 ■ Windows ME ■ Windows 2000 ■ Windows XP...
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...Router uses two levels of encryption; 40/64 bit and 128 bit. 128 bit is a more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). DNS Server Address DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to workstations on a network. DSL modem DSL...5 can be used in typing "3com.com" into your network. This protocol automatically assigns an IP address for network cabling than 40/64 bit. DDNS enables... (100 Mbps) speeds. Category 5 cabling is sent to wireless data transmissions. DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Server. Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 contain...
...Router uses two levels of encryption; 40/64 bit and 128 bit. 128 bit is a more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). DNS Server Address DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows Internet host computers to workstations on a network. DSL modem DSL...5 can be used in typing "3com.com" into your network. This protocol automatically assigns an IP address for network cabling than 40/64 bit. DDNS enables... (100 Mbps) speeds. Category 5 cabling is sent to wireless data transmissions. DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Server. Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 contain...