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AA Published March 2006 OfficeConnect® ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide WL-552 3CRWDR101A-75 3CRWDR101B-75 http://www.3Com.com/ Part No. 10015091 Rev.
AA Published March 2006 OfficeConnect® ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide WL-552 3CRWDR101A-75 3CRWDR101B-75 http://www.3Com.com/ Part No. 10015091 Rev.
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... Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Physical Features 14 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Router 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting... 18 Powering Up the Router 19 Connecting the Router 19 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining ...
... Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Physical Features 14 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Router 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Wall Mounting... 18 Powering Up the Router 19 Connecting the Router 19 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining ...
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... 104 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 104 Wireless Networking 105 Recovering from Corrupted Software 107 Frequently Asked Questions 108 A IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 109 Managing the Router over the Network 109 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 109...Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 111 DHCP Addressing 111 Static Addressing 111 Auto-IP Addressing 111 B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router 113 Standards 114 C SAFETY INFORMATION D END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product ...
... 104 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 104 Wireless Networking 105 Recovering from Corrupted Software 107 Frequently Asked Questions 108 A IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 109 Managing the Router over the Network 109 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 109...Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 111 DHCP Addressing 111 Static Addressing 111 Auto-IP Addressing 111 B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router 113 Standards 114 C SAFETY INFORMATION D END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product ...
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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, the 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is referred to install and configure the 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router (3CRWDR101A-75/3CRWDR101B-75). This guide is shipped with the 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router and contains information that differs from the information in this guide...
... 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 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is referred to install and configure the 3Com OfficeConnect© ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router (3CRWDR101A-75/3CRWDR101B-75). This guide is shipped with the 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router and contains information that differs from the information in this guide...
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... and configure your Router. AA ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Installation Guide. They will help make our documentation more useful to Appendix C. For information about this document to us. Please e-mail comments... are very important to 3Com 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) Example: ■ 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide ■ Part...
... and configure your Router. AA ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Installation Guide. They will help make our documentation more useful to Appendix C. For information about this document to us. Please e-mail comments... are very important to 3Com 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) Example: ■ 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide ■ Part...
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...-effective means of networking with 3Com®. The Router can also prevent your users from seeing your files or damaging your network from accessing Web sites which you find unsuitable. This computer must always be one computer is connected to the Internet. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is crucial. The Router also provides protection in the form...
...-effective means of networking with 3Com®. The Router can also prevent your users from seeing your files or damaging your network from accessing Web sites which you find unsuitable. This computer must always be one computer is connected to the Internet. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is crucial. The Router also provides protection in the form...
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Figure 2 Example Network Using a Firewall Router Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet. 12 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 have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network.
Figure 2 Example Network Using a Firewall Router Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet. 12 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 have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network.
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...; Easy-to Web, FTP, and other services on your retailer. Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect wireless network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Telephone Cable ■ One...
...; Easy-to Web, FTP, and other services on your retailer. Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect wireless network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Telephone Cable ■ One...
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... 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 a standard electrical wall socket. 3 Press the power button located on the back of the Router. If you are using splitterless ADSL service, add low-pass...
... 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 a standard electrical wall socket. 3 Press the power button located on the back of the Router. If you are using splitterless ADSL service, add low-pass...
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...802.11g, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 54 Mbps, automatic fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, or 6 Mbps Maximum channels: 13 Range up to 304.8m (1000ft) Sensitivity: 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 Mbps: -85 dBm; 54 Mbps -66...5.5 Mbps: -85 dBm; 11 Mbps -82 dBm typical Modulation: CCK, BPSK, QPSK Encryption: 40/64 bit WEP, 128 bit WEP, WPA Maximum clients: 128 O/P Power 16dBm B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router Interfaces ...
...802.11g, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 54 Mbps, automatic fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, or 6 Mbps Maximum channels: 13 Range up to 304.8m (1000ft) Sensitivity: 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 Mbps: -85 dBm; 54 Mbps -66...5.5 Mbps: -85 dBm; 11 Mbps -82 dBm typical Modulation: CCK, BPSK, QPSK Encryption: 40/64 bit WEP, 128 bit WEP, WPA Maximum clients: 128 O/P Power 16dBm B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router Interfaces ...
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.... ■ Maximum cable length of 100m (327.86 ft). OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router 115 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 98Se ■...
.... ■ Maximum cable length of 100m (327.86 ft). OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router 115 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 98Se ■...
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...Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U.S. 137 REGULATORY NOTICES For The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router GENERAL STATEMENTS The 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router (WL-552) must be installed and used with the supplied antenna(s). It is...interference will invalidate 3Com's warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION This device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. US FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) EMC COMPLIANCE US MANUFACTURER'S FCC ...
...Interference Handbook This booklet is available from the U.S. 137 REGULATORY NOTICES For The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router GENERAL STATEMENTS The 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router (WL-552) must be installed and used with the supplied antenna(s). It is...interference will invalidate 3Com's warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. EXPOSURE TO RADIO FREQUENCY RADIATION This device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. US FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) EMC COMPLIANCE US MANUFACTURER'S FCC ...
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... windows to licensing. 138 Complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to provide maximum shielding. To prevent radio interference to ADSL networks This equipment may cause undesired operation. 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router Model WL-552 INDUSTRY CANADA - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Pour empecher que cet...
... windows to licensing. 138 Complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is subject to provide maximum shielding. To prevent radio interference to ADSL networks This equipment may cause undesired operation. 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54Mbps 11g Firewall Router Model WL-552 INDUSTRY CANADA - This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Pour empecher que cet...
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... using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below. ■ In Italy the end-user must apply for the 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router at http://support.3com.com/doc/WL-552_EU_DOC.pdf. Hawnhekk, 3Com Corporation, jiddikjara li dan RLAN device jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Alul...
... using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where noted below. ■ In Italy the end-user must apply for the 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 54 Mbps 11g Firewall Router at http://support.3com.com/doc/WL-552_EU_DOC.pdf. Hawnhekk, 3Com Corporation, jiddikjara li dan RLAN device jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC. Alul...