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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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... 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 Not Lit 94 Replacement Power Adapters 94...
... 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 Not Lit 94 Replacement Power Adapters 94...
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...-test routine, or ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is operating normally. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in the process of ...browser that supports JavaScript, such as described below. The modem must have an Ethernet port for each computer to your Router. ■ A cable or DSL broadband connection to the Internet, with an operating system that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/...
...-test routine, or ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is operating normally. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in the process of ...browser that supports JavaScript, such as described below. The modem must have an Ethernet port for each computer to your Router. ■ A cable or DSL broadband connection to the Internet, with an operating system that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/...
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..."). On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, refer to "Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults process, and is being transmitted or received. Refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that the Router is powered on. 3 Four LAN Status...Router and the cable or DSL modem is OK. To do this, remove power, wait 10 seconds and then re-apply power. If you to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to reset the unit. The Router has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults...
..."). On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, refer to "Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults process, and is being transmitted or received. Refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 2 Power LED Green Indicates that the Router is powered on. 3 Four LAN Status...Router and the cable or DSL modem is OK. To do this, remove power, wait 10 seconds and then re-apply power. If you to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to reset the unit. The Router has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults...
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If your ISP has this requirement, enter the host name in the Host Name text box. 2 Either: ■ If your ISP requires an assigned MAC address, enter the values for a MAC address. Or, ■ To reset the MAC Address to the default, select Reset MAC. 3 Click Next to the cable modem, select Clone. Or, ■ If the computer you are now using is the one that was previously connected directly to display the LAN Settings screen. 36 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Hostname and MAC Figure 20 Hostname and MAC Address Screen Address 1 Some ISPs require a host name.
If your ISP has this requirement, enter the host name in the Host Name text box. 2 Either: ■ If your ISP requires an assigned MAC address, enter the values for a MAC address. Or, ■ To reset the MAC Address to the default, select Reset MAC. 3 Click Next to the cable modem, select Clone. Or, ■ If the computer you are now using is the one that was previously connected directly to display the LAN Settings screen. 36 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Hostname and MAC Figure 20 Hostname and MAC Address Screen Address 1 Some ISPs require a host name.
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.... The Hostname and MAC Address screen displays (see Figure 31). Use the Firewall menu option to enable and disable the firewall, and to the cable modem, select Clone. See "SPI" on page 51. If your ISP has this requirement, enter the host name in the Host Name text ...types of network attacks such as DoS attacks. Figure 31 Internet Settings - Or, ■ To reset the MAC Address to the default, select Reset MAC. 3 Click Apply to save the settings. 50 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Hostname & MAC To configure the Hostname and MAC Address information for a WAN MAC address. ...
.... The Hostname and MAC Address screen displays (see Figure 31). Use the Firewall menu option to enable and disable the firewall, and to the cable modem, select Clone. See "SPI" on page 51. If your ISP has this requirement, enter the host name in the Host Name text ...types of network attacks such as DoS attacks. Figure 31 Internet Settings - Or, ■ To reset the MAC Address to the default, select Reset MAC. 3 Click Apply to save the settings. 50 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Hostname & MAC To configure the Hostname and MAC Address information for a WAN MAC address. ...
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... to the SNMP management agent if a problem occurs, click Apply to change time zone settings. resets the Router to reset the system password. ■ Time Zone - 72 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION System Tools 3 In the Community column, enter the name of the PC to which you... data (for example, bandwidth usage) from the Version drop-down list. enables you to Factory Defaults - enables you to restart the Router and retain the current system configuration. ■ Reset to save a configuration file, and restore any saved configuration file. ■ Upgrade - enables you...
... to the SNMP management agent if a problem occurs, click Apply to change time zone settings. resets the Router to reset the system password. ■ Time Zone - 72 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION System Tools 3 In the Community column, enter the name of the PC to which you... data (for example, bandwidth usage) from the Version drop-down list. enables you to Factory Defaults - enables you to restart the Router and retain the current system configuration. ■ Reset to save a configuration file, and restore any saved configuration file. ■ Upgrade - enables you...
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... for details on each of the configuration settings in the Router to Defaults the factory (default) settings. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that you reset to factory defaults, otherwise configuration information may be lost. System Tools 73 Refer to the following sections for details. Reset to Factory Use this option to reset all of these options. Restarting or rebooting the...
... for details on each of the configuration settings in the Router to Defaults the factory (default) settings. CAUTION: 3Com recommends that you reset to factory defaults, otherwise configuration information may be lost. System Tools 73 Refer to the following sections for details. Reset to Factory Use this option to reset all of these options. Restarting or rebooting the...
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...3Com recommends that you to restore a previously saved configuration. This option also enables you backup your current configuration using this feature. Backup/Restore You can save your current configuration before performing a firmware update or a reset to Factory Defaults Screen 2 Click Reset. The Reset to Factory Defaults from the sub-menu. 74 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER... CONFIGURATION To restore the factory default settings: 1 Select System...
...3Com recommends that you to restore a previously saved configuration. This option also enables you backup your current configuration using this feature. Backup/Restore You can save your current configuration before performing a firmware update or a reset to Factory Defaults Screen 2 Click Reset. The Reset to Factory Defaults from the sub-menu. 74 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER... CONFIGURATION To restore the factory default settings: 1 Select System...
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...Wizard. Remove power from the Router. 3 Using a straight through Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet Cable/DSL port on continuously again, then a fault has been detected. The Alert LED will flash as it 's factory default configuration. You may reconnect your network as the Router starts up, and after approximately.... 7 When the Setup Wizard has completed, you do not know or have forgotten the password, follow the steps below to reset the Router to it was before you attempt this indicates that the software has detected a possible fault with the hardware. Also, other computer...
...Wizard. Remove power from the Router. 3 Using a straight through Ethernet cable, connect the Ethernet Cable/DSL port on continuously again, then a fault has been detected. The Alert LED will flash as it 's factory default configuration. You may reconnect your network as the Router starts up, and after approximately.... 7 When the Setup Wizard has completed, you do not know or have forgotten the password, follow the steps below to reset the Router to it was before you attempt this indicates that the software has detected a possible fault with the hardware. Also, other computer...
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...TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Refer to the Installation Guide to reconnect your Router to the computers in , refer to "Reset to Factory Defaults" on page 73. Or ■ If you used for more information, or visit: http://www.3com.com/ Does the Router support virtual private networks (VPNs)? Updates to "VPN" ...? You can not log on, see "Forgotten Password and Reset to the Router. 3Com wireless access points and hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of 253 computers on page 93.. Do not forget to Factory Defaults? The Router has a Virtual Private Network (VPN) feature that provides a...
...TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Refer to the Installation Guide to reconnect your Router to the computers in , refer to "Reset to Factory Defaults" on page 73. Or ■ If you used for more information, or visit: http://www.3com.com/ Does the Router support virtual private networks (VPNs)? Updates to "VPN" ...? You can not log on, see "Forgotten Password and Reset to the Router. 3Com wireless access points and hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of 253 computers on page 93.. Do not forget to Factory Defaults? The Router has a Virtual Private Network (VPN) feature that provides a...
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126 INDEX P ping blocking 81 plug and play 80 PPPoE 24, 31, 42 PPTP 43 R remote administration 81 Reset to Factory Defaults 93 reset to factory defaults 73 restart router 73 restore settings 74 RIP 83 routing 82 RIP 83 routing table 85 static route 82 routing table 85 S Safety Information 17 schedule rule 60 ...
126 INDEX P ping blocking 81 plug and play 80 PPPoE 24, 31, 42 PPTP 43 R remote administration 81 Reset to Factory Defaults 93 reset to factory defaults 73 restart router 73 restore settings 74 RIP 83 routing 82 RIP 83 routing table 85 static route 82 routing table 85 S Safety Information 17 schedule rule 60 ...