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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 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...
... 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 Not Lit 94 Replacement Power...
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... that the computer(s) and components in the process of being upgraded The Router is running a self-test routine, or ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to your Router. ■ A cable or DSL broadband connection to the Internet, with a suitable modem. Front Panel 12 34 1 Alert LED ... conditions, as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. Front Panel The front panel of the Router contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP, Unix,...
... that the computer(s) and components in the process of being upgraded The Router is running a self-test routine, or ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to your Router. ■ A cable or DSL broadband connection to the Internet, with a suitable modem. Front Panel 12 34 1 Alert LED ... conditions, as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. Front Panel The front panel of the Router contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP, Unix,...
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...is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or received. The Router has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults process, and is OK. If you to Factory Defaults" on , the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is waiting for 2 seconds, and then off , or there is a... and Reset to reset the unit. Continuously on , the link between the port and the next piece of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current operation and the alert LED is OK. A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to the correct speed and duplex. 4 Cable/DSL Status ...
...is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or received. The Router has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults process, and is OK. If you to Factory Defaults" on , the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is waiting for 2 seconds, and then off , or there is a... and Reset to reset the unit. Continuously on , the link between the port and the next piece of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current operation and the alert LED is OK. A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to the correct speed and duplex. 4 Cable/DSL Status ...
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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, ■ If the computer you are now using is the one that was previously connected directly to display the LAN Settings screen. Or, ■ To reset the MAC Address to the default, select Reset MAC. 3 Click Next to the cable modem, select Clone. 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, ■ If the computer you are now using is the one that was previously connected directly to display the LAN Settings screen. Or, ■ To reset the MAC Address to the default, select Reset MAC. 3 Click Next to the cable modem, select Clone. 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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...and MAC Address screen displays (see Figure 31). Hostname and MAC Address Screen Firewall 1 Some ISPs require a host name. 50 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Hostname & MAC To configure the Hostname and MAC Address information for your ISP requires an assigned MAC address, enter the values for a ... default, select Reset MAC. 3 Click Apply to configure the following : 1 Select Internet Settings, then from the sub-menu select Hostname & MAC. Figure 31 Internet Settings - Or, ■ If the computer you are now using is the one that was previously connected directly to the cable modem, select...
...and MAC Address screen displays (see Figure 31). Hostname and MAC Address Screen Firewall 1 Some ISPs require a host name. 50 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Hostname & MAC To configure the Hostname and MAC Address information for your ISP requires an assigned MAC address, enter the values for a ... default, select Reset MAC. 3 Click Apply to configure the following : 1 Select Internet Settings, then from the sub-menu select Hostname & MAC. Figure 31 Internet Settings - Or, ■ If the computer you are now using is the one that was previously connected directly to the cable modem, select...
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... settings. The Systems Tools menu has the following sub-menus: ■ Restart Router - enables you to upgrade the Router's firmware. ■ Admin Password - enables you to restart the Router and retain the current system configuration. ■ Reset to Factory Defaults - 72 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION System Tools 3 In the Community column, enter the name of trap...
... settings. The Systems Tools menu has the following sub-menus: ■ Restart Router - enables you to upgrade the Router's firmware. ■ Admin Password - enables you to restart the Router and retain the current system configuration. ■ Reset to Factory Defaults - 72 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION System Tools 3 In the Community column, enter the name of trap...
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... from the main menu, then select Restart from the sub-menu. Restarting or rebooting the Router will not delete any 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...
... from the main menu, then select Restart from the sub-menu. Restarting or rebooting the Router will not delete any 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...
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... are lost or changed. 3Com recommends that you to restore a previously saved configuration. Backup/Restore You can save your current configuration before performing a firmware update or a reset to Factory Defaults from the sub-menu. Figure 50 Reset to Factory Defaults screen displays... (Figure 50). This option also enables you backup your current configuration using this feature. The Reset to Factory Defaults Screen 2 Click Reset. 74 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION To ...
... are lost or changed. 3Com recommends that you to restore a previously saved configuration. Backup/Restore You can save your current configuration before performing a firmware update or a reset to Factory Defaults from the sub-menu. Figure 50 Reset to Factory Defaults screen displays... (Figure 50). This option also enables you backup your current configuration using this feature. The Reset to Factory Defaults Screen 2 Click Reset. 74 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION To ...
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... be lost, and you do not know or have forgotten the password, follow the steps below to reset the Router to it was before you attempt this process is first powered up , but cannot log in because you will need to restart ... for proper operation. You may reconnect your computers and the cable/DSL modem 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. Remove power from the Router. 5 Remove the cable connecting the Cable/DSL port to the LAN port, and reconnect one of Once ...
... be lost, and you do not know or have forgotten the password, follow the steps below to reset the Router to it was before you attempt this process is first powered up , but cannot log in because you will need to restart ... for proper operation. You may reconnect your computers and the cable/DSL modem 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. Remove power from the Router. 5 Remove the cable connecting the Cable/DSL port to the LAN port, and reconnect one of Once ...
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... of connections available on the 3Com support web site, accessible by establishing an authenticated and encrypted tunnel for advice. How many computers on the LAN are additional computers connected? 96 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Refer to the Installation Guide to reconnect your Router to the computers in , refer to "Reset to Factory Defaults" on the...
... of connections available on the 3Com support web site, accessible by establishing an authenticated and encrypted tunnel for advice. How many computers on the LAN are additional computers connected? 96 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Refer to the Installation Guide to reconnect your Router to the computers in , refer to "Reset to Factory Defaults" on the...
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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...
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...