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DUA100A-72AAA02 Published August 2005 OfficeConnect® ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router User Guide Model WL-542 3CRWDR100A-72 3CRWDR100B-72 3CRWDR100U-72 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
DUA100A-72AAA02 Published August 2005 OfficeConnect® ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router User Guide Model WL-542 3CRWDR100A-72 3CRWDR100B-72 3CRWDR100U-72 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
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... User Guide 6 Related Documentation 7 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 9 Router Advantages 11 Package Contents 11 Minimum System and Component Requirements 12 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction 15 Safety Information 15 Positioning the Router 15 Using the Rubber Feet 16 Powering Up the Router 16 Connecting the Router 16 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 21 Windows 2000 21 Windows XP 23 Windows...
... User Guide 6 Related Documentation 7 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 9 Router Advantages 11 Package Contents 11 Minimum System and Component Requirements 12 Front Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction 15 Safety Information 15 Positioning the Router 15 Using the Rubber Feet 16 Powering Up the Router 16 Connecting the Router 16 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 21 Windows 2000 21 Windows XP 23 Windows...
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... 35 Status 35 LAN Setup 36 LAN Settings 37 Wireless Settings 39 Configuring Wireless 39 Encryption 40 Internet Settings 46 Connection Type 46 DNS 55 Hostname & MAC 56 Firewall 57 Special Applications 58 Virtual Servers 59 Client IP Filters 60 MAC Address Filtering 65 DMZ 66 Advanced 68 Routing 70 DDNS 73 SNMP 74 System Tools 75 Restart Router 75 Reset to Factory Default 76 Backup/Restore Settings 76 Upgrade 77 Admin Password 77 Time and Time Zone 78 Syslog Server 79 Status and Logs 80 4 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Setup Wizard 25 Setup Wizard -
... 35 Status 35 LAN Setup 36 LAN Settings 37 Wireless Settings 39 Configuring Wireless 39 Encryption 40 Internet Settings 46 Connection Type 46 DNS 55 Hostname & MAC 56 Firewall 57 Special Applications 58 Virtual Servers 59 Client IP Filters 60 MAC Address Filtering 65 DMZ 66 Advanced 68 Routing 70 DDNS 73 SNMP 74 System Tools 75 Restart Router 75 Reset to Factory Default 76 Backup/Restore Settings 76 Upgrade 77 Admin Password 77 Time and Time Zone 78 Syslog Server 79 Status and Logs 80 4 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Setup Wizard 25 Setup Wizard -
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... 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 83 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 83 Connecting to the Internet 84 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 84 Wireless Networking 85 Recovering from Corrupted Software 87 Frequently Asked Questions 88 A IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 89 Managing the Router over the Network 89 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 89 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 91 DHCP Addressing 91 Static Addressing 91 Auto-IP Addressing 91 B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router...
... 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 83 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 83 Connecting to the Internet 84 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 84 Wireless Networking 85 Recovering from Corrupted Software 87 Frequently Asked Questions 88 A IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 89 Managing the Router over the Network 89 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 89 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 91 DHCP Addressing 91 Static Addressing 91 Auto-IP Addressing 91 B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router...
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... in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, follow the information in this guide, the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Routers. This guide is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router (3CRWD100x-72).
... in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, follow the information in this guide, the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Routers. This guide is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router (3CRWD100x-72).
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For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions. This guide contains the instructions you need to Appendix E. Related Documentation 7 Related Documentation Example: ■ OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA100A-72AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Installation Guide.
For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions. This guide contains the instructions you need to Appendix E. Related Documentation 7 Related Documentation Example: ■ OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA100A-72AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Installation Guide.
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... networking with 3Com®. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is crucial. 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Welcome to the world of sharing a single broadband Internet connection amongst several wired and wireless computers. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is designed to be powered on for the other computers on the network to the Internet. The Router can also prevent your users from seeing your files...
... networking with 3Com®. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is crucial. 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Welcome to the world of sharing a single broadband Internet connection amongst several wired and wireless computers. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is designed to be powered on for the other computers on the network to the Internet. The Router can also prevent your users from seeing your files...
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... encryption to Web, FTP, and other services on " computer serving as your Internet connection ■ Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to protect wireless network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter...
... encryption to Web, FTP, and other services on " computer serving as your Internet connection ■ Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to protect wireless network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter...
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Front Panel 1 2 3 5 4 3CRWDR100A-72 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Power SYNC OnlineWLAN LAN Status 1 2 34 Green = 100M, Yellow = 10M, Flash = Activity 1 Power LED Green Indicates that the Router is powered on. 2 SYNC LED Green If the LED is on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ An active ADSL subscription and connection. ■ A Web browser that DSL connection is present. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Router requires that...
Front Panel 1 2 3 5 4 3CRWDR100A-72 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Power SYNC OnlineWLAN LAN Status 1 2 34 Green = 100M, Yellow = 10M, Flash = Activity 1 Power LED Green Indicates that the Router is powered on. 2 SYNC LED Green If the LED is on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ An active ADSL subscription and connection. ■ A Web browser that DSL connection is present. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Router requires that...
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... is a problem with your username/password has been authenticated successfully with the connection (refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 5 LAN Status LEDs Green If the LED is on, the link between the port and the next piece of the Router contains four LAN ports, one ADSL port, a reset button, a power switch, and a power adapter socket. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in a 'V' position when initially installed. Rotating the antennae further may...
... is a problem with your username/password has been authenticated successfully with the connection (refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 5 LAN Status LEDs Green If the LED is on, the link between the port and the next piece of the Router contains four LAN ports, one ADSL port, a reset button, a power switch, and a power adapter socket. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in a 'V' position when initially installed. Rotating the antennae further may...
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... wider coverage. ■ allows convenient connection to the computers that will connect to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for connection to the telephone socket. ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will be on top of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. ■ Connecting the Router to the Router. 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction This chapter will guide you start.
... wider coverage. ■ allows convenient connection to the computers that will connect to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for connection to the telephone socket. ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will be on top of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. ■ Connecting the Router to the Router. 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction This chapter will guide you start.
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Connecting the Router 17 Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit Internet Telephone Socket Splitter/ Microfilter Block 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Your PC Wireless Users 1 Run the provided telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to the ADSL port on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. If you are using splitterless ADSL service, add low-pass filters between the ADSL wall jack and your telephones. (These filters pass voice...
Connecting the Router 17 Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit Internet Telephone Socket Splitter/ Microfilter Block 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Your PC Wireless Users 1 Run the provided telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to the ADSL port on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. If you are using splitterless ADSL service, add low-pass filters between the ADSL wall jack and your telephones. (These filters pass voice...
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Note that each client that connects to use the same key. Disabled In this security mode. Wireless Settings 41 ■ WPA-PSK (no server) WPA (WiFi Protected Access) provides dynamic key changes and constitutes the best security solution. However, when setting up or debugging wireless networks, it is a password, in the Pre-shared Key (PSK) field. The pre-shared key is often useful to the network must be visible to everyone. WPA-PSK (no Server) (see page 41) ■ 128...
Note that each client that connects to use the same key. Disabled In this security mode. Wireless Settings 41 ■ WPA-PSK (no server) WPA (WiFi Protected Access) provides dynamic key changes and constitutes the best security solution. However, when setting up or debugging wireless networks, it is a password, in the Pre-shared Key (PSK) field. The pre-shared key is often useful to the network must be visible to everyone. WPA-PSK (no Server) (see page 41) ■ 128...
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... UDP ports and in a specific way to operate properly. The Router ships with passing IPsec traffic through - the router will reduce LAN-WAN throughput. The ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router supports NAT-T draft 2 implementation. To turn NAT off the ping response, select Block ICMP Ping and click Apply; Remote Administration Before you enable this function. Some applications require the Router's firewall to be set the Administration Password. Simply select On in order to help the problems...
... UDP ports and in a specific way to operate properly. The Router ships with passing IPsec traffic through - the router will reduce LAN-WAN throughput. The ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router supports NAT-T draft 2 implementation. To turn NAT off the ping response, select Block ICMP Ping and click Apply; Remote Administration Before you enable this function. Some applications require the Router's firewall to be set the Administration Password. Simply select On in order to help the problems...
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... to the Router configuration screen but cannot access sites on the Internet, check the following: ■ Confirm that the physical connection between the Router and the telephone line is OK, and that the DSL LED on because you have forgotten the password, follow the steps below to reset the Router to its factory default configuration. If these are not configured to use a Web proxy. On Windows computers...
... to the Router configuration screen but cannot access sites on the Internet, check the following: ■ Confirm that the physical connection between the Router and the telephone line is OK, and that the DSL LED on because you have forgotten the password, follow the steps below to reset the Router to its factory default configuration. If these are not configured to use a Web proxy. On Windows computers...
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... your clients are using MAC Address Filtering on the Router. ■ If you are having difficulty connecting or are configured to work in Infrastructure mode and not Ad Hoc mode. Wireless Networking Wireless Networking 85 4 Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel (see "Rear Panel" on page 13) for 5 seconds. 5 The Router will flash when there is designed to operate in Infrastructure mode. You may reconnect your antennae...
... your clients are using MAC Address Filtering on the Router. ■ If you are having difficulty connecting or are configured to work in Infrastructure mode and not Ad Hoc mode. Wireless Networking Wireless Networking 85 4 Press and hold the Reset button on the rear panel (see "Rear Panel" on page 13) for 5 seconds. 5 The Router will flash when there is designed to operate in Infrastructure mode. You may reconnect your antennae...
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OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Interfaces DSL connection LAN connection - B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router. four 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet ports (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) WLAN Interfaces Standard IEEE 802.11g, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 54Mbps, automatic fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, or 6 Mbps Maximum channels: 14 Range up to 304.8m (1000ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe) 2.400-2.4835 GHz Sensitivity: 6, 12...
OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Interfaces DSL connection LAN connection - B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router. four 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet ports (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) WLAN Interfaces Standard IEEE 802.11g, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 54Mbps, automatic fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, or 6 Mbps Maximum channels: 14 Range up to 304.8m (1000ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe) 2.400-2.4835 GHz Sensitivity: 6, 12...
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shielded and unshielded cable types. ■ Maximum cable length of 100m (327.86 ft). OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 95 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 ■ Mac OS 8.5 or higher ■...
shielded and unshielded cable types. ■ Maximum cable length of 100m (327.86 ft). OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 95 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 ■ Mac OS 8.5 or higher ■...
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... 3Com for a user name and password. When you have not pre-registered your reseller. A link to apply for assistance, please have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ Proof of system hardware and software, including revision level ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Access Software Downloads Software Updates are the feature releases that follow the software version...
... 3Com for a user name and password. When you have not pre-registered your reseller. A link to apply for assistance, please have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ Proof of system hardware and software, including revision level ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Access Software Downloads Software Updates are the feature releases that follow the software version...
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... it's wireless clients. The DNS server address used by Xerox, Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation. Firewall Electronic protection that signal can be transmitted and received at the same time and, in typing "3com.com" into the router and each of your network from seeing your files or damaging your Internet browser), the user is sent to transmitted and received, but not at the same time. ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier...
... it's wireless clients. The DNS server address used by Xerox, Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation. Firewall Electronic protection that signal can be transmitted and received at the same time and, in typing "3com.com" into the router and each of your network from seeing your files or damaging your Internet browser), the user is sent to transmitted and received, but not at the same time. ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier...