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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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...any time. If you are unable to the following: All technical data and computer software are commercial in other countries. 3Com, and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252....obligation on the removable media in conjunction with a low heavy-metal content. Improving our environmental record on paper that comes from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to be recycled, reused and disposed of -life electronic components. All rights reserved. Conserving energy, ...
...any time. If you are unable to the following: All technical data and computer software are commercial in other countries. 3Com, and the 3Com logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252....obligation on the removable media in conjunction with a low heavy-metal content. Improving our environmental record on paper that comes from 3Com Corporation. 3Com Corporation reserves the right to be recycled, reused and disposed of -life electronic components. All rights reserved. Conserving energy, ...
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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...
... 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...
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Connection Type 27 5 CONFIGURING THE ROUTER Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 35 Main Menu 35 Status Screen 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...
Connection Type 27 5 CONFIGURING THE ROUTER Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 35 Main Menu 35 Status Screen 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...
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... 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 93 Standards 94
... 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 93 Standards 94
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C SAFETY INFORMATION D END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 103 Purchase Value-Added Services 103 Troubleshoot Online 104 Access Software Downloads 104 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 104 Contact Us 105 GLOSSARY REGULATORY NOTICES INDEX
C SAFETY INFORMATION D END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 103 Purchase Value-Added Services 103 Troubleshoot Online 104 Access Software Downloads 104 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 104 Contact Us 105 GLOSSARY REGULATORY NOTICES INDEX
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... a release note is shipped with the ADSL 11g Wireless Router and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is intended for use by those responsible...
... a release note is shipped with the ADSL 11g Wireless Router and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is intended for use by those responsible...
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...this User Guide 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 appropriate... From the Help menu, select Contents. They will help make our documentation more keys simultaneously, the key names are very important to 3Com at the place where it is defined in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Please e-mail ...
...this User Guide 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 appropriate... From the Help menu, select Contents. They will help make our documentation more keys simultaneously, the key names are very important to 3Com at the place where it is defined in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Please e-mail ...
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For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to this e-mail address for technical support questions. In addition to Appendix E. This guide contains the instructions you need to install and configure your Router. 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 this e-mail address for technical support questions. In addition to Appendix E. This guide contains the instructions you need to install and configure your Router. 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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... and sharing information is designed to the Internet. The Router also provides protection in the form of an electronic "firewall" preventing anyone outside of networking with 3Com®. The Router can also prevent your computers. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is crucial. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. Computer networks have proved to be powered on for the...
... and sharing information is designed to the Internet. The Router also provides protection in the form of an electronic "firewall" preventing anyone outside of networking with 3Com®. The Router can also prevent your computers. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is crucial. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. Computer networks have proved to be powered on for the...
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Figure 2 Example Network Using a Firewall Router Connections can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you use the Router in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet.
Figure 2 Example Network Using a Firewall Router Connections can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. 10 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you use the Router in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet.
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... If any 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 for use , Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of these items are missing...
... If any 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 for use , Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of these items are missing...
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... be connected to the four-port switch on it indicates that DSL connection is present. Figure 3 Router - Front Panel The front panel of the Router contains a series of various networking and connection operations. 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...
... be connected to the four-port switch on it indicates that DSL connection is present. Figure 3 Router - Front Panel The front panel of the Router contains a series of various networking and connection operations. 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...
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... is a problem. 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. Figure 4 Router - If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is OK. Rear Panel 6 7 8 9 10... 11 12 VDC 1A MAX ADSL Power Reset LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 6 Wireless Antennae The antennae on it indicates that wireless networking is enabled. The rear panel (Figure...
... is a problem. 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. Figure 4 Router - If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is OK. Rear Panel 6 7 8 9 10... 11 12 VDC 1A MAX ADSL Power Reset LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 6 Wireless Antennae The antennae on it indicates that wireless networking is enabled. The rear panel (Figure...
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...MDI/MDIX feature, which means either straight-through or a crossover cable can connect your Router to a computer, or to any other piece of equipment that is off. 11 Ethernet Ports Using suitable ...RJ45 cables, you should connect your Router to factory default settings, and cannot access the web management interface (for example, due to a..."Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults" on . 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER 7 ADSL Port Using the RJ11 cable provided, you can be used. In the "out" position, the unit is supplied ...
...MDI/MDIX feature, which means either straight-through or a crossover cable can connect your Router to a computer, or to any other piece of equipment that is off. 11 Ethernet Ports Using suitable ...RJ45 cables, you should connect your Router to factory default settings, and cannot access the web management interface (for example, due to a..."Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults" on . 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER 7 ADSL Port Using the RJ11 cable provided, you can be used. In the "out" position, the unit is supplied ...
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... that: ■ is conveniently located for connection to the telephone socket. ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Router. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt "Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise" sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerä...
... that: ■ is conveniently located for connection to the telephone socket. ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Router. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt "Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise" sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerä...
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... first step for installing your Router is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in order to be able to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of the Router. Powering Up the Router To power up the Router: 1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on...
... first step for installing your Router is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in order to be able to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of the Router. Powering Up the Router To power up the Router: 1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on...
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... signals out.) 2 Then: ■ If you can connect your ADSL Router. 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...
... signals out.) 2 Then: ■ If you can connect your ADSL Router. 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...