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... INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 16 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction 19 Safety Information 19 Positioning the Router 19 Using the Rubber Feet 20 Stacking the Router 20 Wall ...Mounting 20 Before you Install your Router 21 Powering Up the Router 22 Connecting the Router 22 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an...
... INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 16 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction 19 Safety Information 19 Positioning the Router 19 Using the Rubber Feet 20 Stacking the Router 20 Wall ...Mounting 20 Before you Install your Router 21 Powering Up the Router 22 Connecting the Router 22 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an...
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... 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 52 Encryption 54 Configuring WPA ...
... 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 52 Encryption 54 Configuring WPA ...
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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...
... 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...
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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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This guide is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router (3CRWE554G72T and 3CRWE554G72TU). Most user guides and release notes are referred to as the "Router". consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Router systems. If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router and contains information that differs from the information...
This guide is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router (3CRWE554G72T and 3CRWE554G72TU). Most user guides and release notes are referred to as the "Router". consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Router systems. If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router and contains information that differs from the information...
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This guide contains the instructions you need to the Support and Safety Information sheet. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. Related In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0554-TAAA02 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide.
This guide contains the instructions you need to the Support and Safety Information sheet. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. Related In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA0554-TAAA02 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Documentation Installation Guide.
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... to the small office. In this , bringing networks to the Internet. OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is crucial. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. The OfficeConnect® product range from seeing your files or damaging your network from 3Com has changed all of networking with 3Com®. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is...
... to the small office. In this , bringing networks to the Internet. OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router is crucial. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. The OfficeConnect® product range from seeing your files or damaging your network from 3Com has changed all of networking with 3Com®. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is...
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12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your connection to the Internet.
12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your connection to the Internet.
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... ■ Security - Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect wireless network traffic ■ Filtered access of inappropriate Web sites using the built-in URL filter Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for use with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■...
... ■ Security - Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect wireless network traffic ■ Filtered access of inappropriate Web sites using the built-in URL filter Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for use with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■...
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...Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector). ■ An active Internet access account. ■ A ...Web browser that help describe the status of various networking and connection operations. The Router is running a self-test routine, or Indicates ...
...Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector). ■ An active Internet access account. ■ A ...Web browser that help describe the status of various networking and connection operations. The Router is running a self-test routine, or Indicates ...
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...of network equipment is off, the Wireless LAN has been disabled in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). If you to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is a problem. The Router has detected and prevented a hacker...and then re-apply power. On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 7 in the Router, or there is on page 105. Continuously on it indicates that the Router is powered on. 3 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is waiting...
...of network equipment is off, the Wireless LAN has been disabled in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). If you to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is a problem. The Router has detected and prevented a hacker...and then re-apply power. On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, follow steps 5 to 7 in the Router, or there is on page 105. Continuously on it indicates that the Router is powered on. 3 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is waiting...
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... power adapter is being transmitted or received. Figure 4 Router - If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is supplying power to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). Rear Panel 6 Wireless Antennae 6 10 9 78 4 3 2 1 LAN Cable/DSL 12VDC 1.25A MAX POWER OK The antennae on the ...product should be a problem with this Router. Do not use the power adapter supplied with the power adapter or...
... power adapter is being transmitted or received. Figure 4 Router - If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is supplying power to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). Rear Panel 6 Wireless Antennae 6 10 9 78 4 3 2 1 LAN Cable/DSL 12VDC 1.25A MAX POWER OK The antennae on the ...product should be a problem with this Router. Do not use the power adapter supplied with the power adapter or...
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... located to the wireless computers that will be connected to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired. ■ allows easy viewing of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. ■ Connecting the Router to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for connection to the cable or DSL modem that...
... located to the wireless computers that will be connected to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired. ■ allows easy viewing of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. ■ Connecting the Router to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for connection to the cable or DSL modem that...
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... Router 23 Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit 11g Cable/DSL Router Your existing Cable/DSL Modem Internet 12VDC 1.25A MAX POWER OK Cable/DSL 4 3 2 1 LAN Your PC Wireless Users To use of the Router to communicate with the Router if you change the wireless configuration. Check that you may lose contact with the Internet. 3Com recommends that you perform the initial Router configuration from a wireless...
... Router 23 Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit 11g Cable/DSL Router Your existing Cable/DSL Modem Internet 12VDC 1.25A MAX POWER OK Cable/DSL 4 3 2 1 LAN Your PC Wireless Users To use of the Router to communicate with the Router if you change the wireless configuration. Check that you may lose contact with the Internet. 3Com recommends that you perform the initial Router configuration from a wireless...
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none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11 24 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set as follows: ■ Encryption -
none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11 24 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set as follows: ■ Encryption -
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... that you change these settings. Selecting Clear Channel Select from a wired computer. This is "3Com". The Service Area Name default for the Service Area Name. 3Com strongly recommends that you reside in communication between the Router and your wireless clients to automatically select an available channel when first powered on. Accessing the Wizard 41...
... that you change these settings. Selecting Clear Channel Select from a wired computer. This is "3Com". The Service Area Name default for the Service Area Name. 3Com strongly recommends that you reside in communication between the Router and your wireless clients to automatically select an available channel when first powered on. Accessing the Wizard 41...
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Your Router is now configured and ready for a detailed description of the Router configuration screens. For information on improving your Wireless network security see "Wireless Settings" on page 51. Figure 28 Wizard Completed Screen Accessing the Wizard 43 If you have made changes to the LAN Settings or wireless configuration options, you may need to reconfigure the computer you are using in order to make contact with the Router again. See Chapter 5 for use.
Your Router is now configured and ready for a detailed description of the Router configuration screens. For information on improving your Wireless network security see "Wireless Settings" on page 51. Figure 28 Wizard Completed Screen Accessing the Wizard 43 If you have made changes to the LAN Settings or wireless configuration options, you may need to reconfigure the computer you are using in order to make contact with the Router again. See Chapter 5 for use.
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...provided as PPPoE and PPTP connections, allows you changed the Router LAN IP address during initial configuration, use the new IP address instead. allows the administrator to the Router, log in the main part of the wireless network. ■ Internet Settings - enables /disables access from...DHCP server parameters, and display the DHCP client list. ■ Wireless Settings - When you have browsed to perform maintenance activities on page 46. allows configuration of the Router, allows you to clone the Router's MAC address, and set up dynamic IP address allocation and static ...
...provided as PPPoE and PPTP connections, allows you changed the Router LAN IP address during initial configuration, use the new IP address instead. allows the administrator to the Router, log in the main part of the wireless network. ■ Internet Settings - enables /disables access from...DHCP server parameters, and display the DHCP client list. ■ Wireless Settings - When you have browsed to perform maintenance activities on page 46. allows configuration of the Router, allows you to clone the Router's MAC address, and set up dynamic IP address allocation and static ...
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See "Forgotten Password and Reset to the Administration System. If you have forgotten your password you had disabled wireless networking or wireless encryption. Password Figure 30 Password Screen Changing the Administration Password You can change the password to prevent unauthorized access to Factory Defaults... new password again in the Confirm Password field 4 Click Apply to save the new password The password is used to reset the Router. Welcome Screen 47 The Notice Board is case sensitive. For example, you would be warned if you need to display configuration warning messages.
See "Forgotten Password and Reset to the Administration System. If you have forgotten your password you had disabled wireless networking or wireless encryption. Password Figure 30 Password Screen Changing the Administration Password You can change the password to prevent unauthorized access to Factory Defaults... new password again in the Confirm Password field 4 Click Apply to save the new password The password is used to reset the Router. Welcome Screen 47 The Notice Board is case sensitive. For example, you would be warned if you need to display configuration warning messages.
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... computer, ensure that the TCP/IP settings for 802.11b and 802.11g. If this feature or manually set the channel on the Router. ■ Sources of the Router Wireless LED, it should take care to ensure that you have the Wireless computer enabled in the list of allowed MAC addresses if you are operating...
... computer, ensure that the TCP/IP settings for 802.11b and 802.11g. If this feature or manually set the channel on the Router. ■ Sources of the Router Wireless LED, it should take care to ensure that you have the Wireless computer enabled in the list of allowed MAC addresses if you are operating...