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... Disabling PPPoE and PPTP Client Software 28 Disabling Web Proxy 28 4 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 29 Password 32 Time Zone 33 WAN Settings 33 LAN Settings 40 DHCP 40 Wireless Settings 41 Summary 42 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 45 Main Menu... 45 Option Tabs 46 Welcome Screen 46 Notice Board 46 Password 47 Wizard 48 LAN Settings 48 Unit Configuration 48 DHCP Clients List 49 Wireless Settings 51 Configuration ...
... Disabling PPPoE and PPTP Client Software 28 Disabling Web Proxy 28 4 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 29 Password 32 Time Zone 33 WAN Settings 33 LAN Settings 40 DHCP 40 Wireless Settings 41 Summary 42 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 45 Main Menu... 45 Option Tabs 46 Welcome Screen 46 Notice Board 46 Password 47 Wizard 48 LAN Settings 48 Unit Configuration 48 DHCP Clients List 49 Wireless Settings 51 Configuration ...
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... Logs 100 Support/Feedback 100 Support 100 Feedback 101 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 103 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 103 Connecting to the Internet 104 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 105 Wireless Networking 105 Replacement Power Adapters 107 Alert LED 108 Recovering from Corrupted Software 108 Frequently Asked Questions 109
... Logs 100 Support/Feedback 100 Support 100 Feedback 101 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 103 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 103 Connecting to the Internet 104 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 105 Wireless Networking 105 Replacement Power Adapters 107 Alert LED 108 Recovering from Corrupted Software 108 Frequently Asked Questions 109
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A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 111 Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 111 B IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 113 Managing the Router over the Network 113 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 113 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 115 DHCP Addressing 115 Static Addressing 115 Auto-IP Addressing 115 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D SAFETY INFORMATION E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT F ISP INFORMATION GLOSSARY INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE WIRELESS 11G CABLE/DSL ROUTER Industry Canada - Class B 143
A USING DISCOVERY Running the Discovery Application 111 Windows Installation (95/98/2000/Me/NT) 111 B IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 113 Managing the Router over the Network 113 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 113 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 115 DHCP Addressing 115 Static Addressing 115 Auto-IP Addressing 115 C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS D SAFETY INFORMATION E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT F ISP INFORMATION GLOSSARY INDEX REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE WIRELESS 11G CABLE/DSL ROUTER Industry Canada - Class B 143
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..." in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used to: ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ... ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that alerts you to potential personal injury. Feedback about this document to 3Com at the place where it is defined in this Your suggestions are linked with a plus sign (+). Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice...
..." in the text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used to: ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ... ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that alerts you to potential personal injury. Feedback about this document to 3Com at the place where it is defined in this Your suggestions are linked with a plus sign (+). Table 1 Notice Icons Icon Notice...
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... connected device is switched off, or there is waiting for 2 seconds, and then off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is being transmitted or received. On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 7 in "Forgotten Password and Reset to... the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is in the process of being upgraded In each of network equipment is enabled. To do this, remove power, wait 10 seconds and then re-apply power. The Router will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex. The...
... connected device is switched off, or there is waiting for 2 seconds, and then off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is being transmitted or received. On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 7 in "Forgotten Password and Reset to... the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is in the process of being upgraded In each of network equipment is enabled. To do this, remove power, wait 10 seconds and then re-apply power. The Router will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex. The...
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... you have a web proxy enabled on your computer to free resources, as it . To do not have PPPoE or PPTP client software installed on your computer, you do this: 1 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click on Internet Options. Ensure... that the Use Proxy Server option is not required for use with the Router. Make sure that you will need to remove the PPPoE client software from your computer. Select the Connections tab and click LAN Settings at the bottom. Figure 8 Internet Properties Screen...
... you have a web proxy enabled on your computer to free resources, as it . To do not have PPPoE or PPTP client software installed on your computer, you do this: 1 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click on Internet Options. Ensure... that the Use Proxy Server option is not required for use with the Router. Make sure that you will need to remove the PPPoE client software from your computer. Select the Connections tab and click LAN Settings at the bottom. Figure 8 Internet Properties Screen...
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... profile has been saved it has been imported into the Wireless Network Adapter configuration software. To set up a profile (once the Service Area Name/SSID and Encryption settings have been configured in the Router): 1 Enter a Profile Name (up to 25 alphanumeric characters...Wireless Settings option. ■ Encryption settings from the Router This is configured on the Encryption tab under the Wireless Settings option. ■ Profile Name This is used to import Wireless configurations via a 'profile'. 64 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Profile Figure 46 Profile Screen Some 3Com Wireless...
... profile has been saved it has been imported into the Wireless Network Adapter configuration software. To set up a profile (once the Service Area Name/SSID and Encryption settings have been configured in the Router): 1 Enter a Profile Name (up to 25 alphanumeric characters...Wireless Settings option. ■ Encryption settings from the Router This is configured on the Encryption tab under the Wireless Settings option. ■ Profile Name This is used to import Wireless configurations via a 'profile'. 64 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Profile Figure 46 Profile Screen Some 3Com Wireless...
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... page 69 ■ PPTP (used by some Internet Service Providers (ISPs). To configure the Router you will not need to use the PPPoE software on your PC. 4 PPTP (DSL or Cable) PPTP is supported before selecting this option. To configure the Router you will need to know the following: ■ User name ■ Password ■...
... page 69 ■ PPTP (used by some Internet Service Providers (ISPs). To configure the Router you will not need to use the PPPoE software on your PC. 4 PPTP (DSL or Cable) PPTP is supported before selecting this option. To configure the Router you will need to know the following: ■ User name ■ Password ■...
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... PPTP Setup Screen Only enter a service name if your ISP requires this , leave it at the default value. This value will pass before the Router automatically ends your PPP over Ethernet service name in the PPPoE Password text box. 6 Enter your PPP over Ethernet session. Not all ISPs require a... PPPoE service name. If you no longer need to run PPPoE client software on your computer to the amount of idle time (no Internet activity) that will correspond to access the Internet. 70 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION 4 Enter your PPP over Ethernet user name in the PPPoE User Name text...
... PPTP Setup Screen Only enter a service name if your ISP requires this , leave it at the default value. This value will pass before the Router automatically ends your PPP over Ethernet service name in the PPPoE Password text box. 6 Enter your PPP over Ethernet session. Not all ISPs require a... PPPoE service name. If you no longer need to run PPPoE client software on your computer to the amount of idle time (no Internet activity) that will correspond to access the Internet. 70 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION 4 Enter your PPP over Ethernet user name in the PPPoE User Name text...
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... to be told about them. Special Applications Figure 55 Special Applications Screen Select Special Apps tab to display Authorized Application setup screen. (Figure 55) Some software applications require special or multiple connections to the Internet and these special applications can work properly and are specified using a comma-separated list, with hyphens...
... to be told about them. Special Applications Figure 55 Special Applications Screen Select Special Apps tab to display Authorized Application setup screen. (Figure 55) Some software applications require special or multiple connections to the Internet and these special applications can work properly and are specified using a comma-separated list, with hyphens...
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...sessions. 20 In the Incomplete TCP/UDP sessions detect sensitive time period text box, enter the length of time that must be reached before the software stops deleting half-open fragmentation packets allowed from the same host. The default is 250 sessions. 18 In the Incomplete TCP/UDP sessions (per min... Tools DoS Detect Criteria 15 In the Total incomplete TCP/UDP sessions HIGH text box, enter the number of unestablished sessions that will cause the software to save the settings. The default is 300 msec. 21 In the Maximum half-open fragmentation packet number from the same host text box, ...
...sessions. 20 In the Incomplete TCP/UDP sessions detect sensitive time period text box, enter the length of time that must be reached before the software stops deleting half-open fragmentation packets allowed from the same host. The default is 250 sessions. 18 In the Incomplete TCP/UDP sessions (per min... Tools DoS Detect Criteria 15 In the Total incomplete TCP/UDP sessions HIGH text box, enter the number of unestablished sessions that will cause the software to save the settings. The default is 300 msec. 21 In the Maximum half-open fragmentation packet number from the same host text box, ...
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... may make a backup of the configuration beforehand, in case the upgrade process fails for any new releases of system software that 3Com may need to download the software from the 3Com support web site to re-establish communication with the Router. Upgrade Figure 69 Upgrade Screen The Upgrade facility allows you to install on the...
... may make a backup of the configuration beforehand, in case the upgrade process fails for any new releases of system software that 3Com may need to download the software from the 3Com support web site to re-establish communication with the Router. Upgrade Figure 69 Upgrade Screen The Upgrade facility allows you to install on the...
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if you do , the software may be corrupted and the Router may not start up to 0.0.0.0, this is the default route. Static Route The Router supports static route functionality. the index of the route. If network address and subnet mask are both set to two minutes, and is complete when ... route. Make sure that you do not interrupt power to Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting". If the Alert LED comes on continuously after a failed upgrade, refer to the Router during the upgrade procedure;
if you do , the software may be corrupted and the Router may not start up to 0.0.0.0, this is the default route. Static Route The Router supports static route functionality. the index of the route. If network address and subnet mask are both set to two minutes, and is complete when ... route. Make sure that you do not interrupt power to Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting". If the Alert LED comes on continuously after a failed upgrade, refer to the Router during the upgrade procedure;
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... have no intention of the Security screen displays the following options: ■ Enable universal plug and play allows compatible software to read and change some the Router's firewall settings. Check on the Internet are hackers who may try to break into , stealing from, or damaging ...your network. This reduces the configuration required but lessens your control of computer users throughout the world. 96 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION 4 In the Refresh Time box, enter how often you want the service to automatically refresh, in the Security tab features help ...
... have no intention of the Security screen displays the following options: ■ Enable universal plug and play allows compatible software to read and change some the Router's firewall settings. Check on the Internet are hackers who may try to break into , stealing from, or damaging ...your network. This reduces the configuration required but lessens your control of computer users throughout the world. 96 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION 4 In the Refresh Time box, enter how often you want the service to automatically refresh, in the Security tab features help ...
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... 802.11b and 802.11g. If this feature or manually set the channel on your Wireless computer adapter documentation and vendor to confirm that there are no devices like microwave ovens for low power applications, and you may have a wired and a wireless NIC in the list ... at a low speed try initiating a search manually if the client software supports this resolves the problem consider relocating the Wireless computer or the Router, or trying a different channel on the Router. ■ Sources of the Router Wireless LED, it should take care to ensure that the building structure or...
... 802.11b and 802.11g. If this feature or manually set the channel on your Wireless computer adapter documentation and vendor to confirm that there are no devices like microwave ovens for low power applications, and you may have a wired and a wireless NIC in the list ... at a low speed try initiating a search manually if the client software supports this resolves the problem consider relocating the Wireless computer or the Router, or trying a different channel on the Router. ■ Sources of the Router Wireless LED, it should take care to ensure that the building structure or...
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... become corrupted. You need take no specific action on the accompanying CD-ROM or 3Com web site (http://www.3com.com) and upload it is possible Corrupted Software that the Router has detected a hacker attack from the Internet and has prevented it from harming your region: Table 3 Power Adapter ... East Australasia (except Japan and Korea) South Africa Japan Korea Argentina Alert LED The Alert LED will flash when the Router unit is first powered up while the system software checks the hardware for proper operation. DHCP is available through the Status and Logs screens. The...
... become corrupted. You need take no specific action on the accompanying CD-ROM or 3Com web site (http://www.3com.com) and upload it is possible Corrupted Software that the Router has detected a hacker attack from the Internet and has prevented it from harming your region: Table 3 Power Adapter ... East Australasia (except Japan and Korea) South Africa Japan Korea Argentina Alert LED The Alert LED will flash when the Router unit is first powered up while the system software checks the hardware for proper operation. DHCP is available through the Status and Logs screens. The...
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... page 105. Frequently Asked Questions 109 address is available on 3Com's Web site at: www.3com.com. 1 Remove power from the Router and disconnect the Cable/DSL modem and all your computers, except for the one of your computers has a copy of the new software image file stored on its hard disk or available on CD...
... page 105. Frequently Asked Questions 109 address is available on 3Com's Web site at: www.3com.com. 1 Remove power from the Router and disconnect the Cable/DSL modem and all your computers, except for the one of your computers has a copy of the new software image file stored on its hard disk or available on CD...
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... 110 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING How many wireless clients does the Cable/DSL Router support? There are there? The Router supports VPN passthrough, which allows VPN clients on the LAN to the Router. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, ...Router software are supported. contact your LAN by visiting: http://www.3com.com What other online resources are only 4 LAN ports on the LAN does the Router support? A maximum of 128 wireless clients are additional computers connected? The 3Com Knowledgebase at: http://knowledgebase.3com...
... 110 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING How many wireless clients does the Cable/DSL Router support? There are there? The Router supports VPN passthrough, which allows VPN clients on the LAN to the Router. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, ...Router software are supported. contact your LAN by visiting: http://www.3com.com What other online resources are only 4 LAN ports on the LAN does the Router support? A maximum of 128 wireless clients are additional computers connected? The 3Com Knowledgebase at: http://knowledgebase.3com...
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... use of this Agreement. sanctioned or embargoed country, or to achieve interoperability of the Software and Documentation must destroy any applicable laws or regulations of E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 3Com END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING AND...
... use of this Agreement. sanctioned or embargoed country, or to achieve interoperability of the Software and Documentation must destroy any applicable laws or regulations of E END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 3Com END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS BEFORE DOWNLOADING, INSTALLING AND...