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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 IP Address Automatically 25 Windows...
... 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 IP Address Automatically 25 Windows...
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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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... that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with...
... that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher). ■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with...
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...information. Do not enter anything if your ISP requires one. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not have this information, contact your Router 21 When making connections, be careful not to record this information. Space is provided below for you do not wall mount stacked units. ...If you to push the unit up and off the wall. If you have a DSL connection and your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over PPTP, you need a User Name and Password: PPPoE User Name PPPoE Password PPPoE Service Name You only need...
...information. Do not enter anything if your ISP requires one. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not have this information, contact your Router 21 When making connections, be careful not to record this information. Space is provided below for you do not wall mount stacked units. ...If you to push the unit up and off the wall. If you have a DSL connection and your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over PPTP, you need a User Name and Password: PPPoE User Name PPPoE Password PPPoE Service Name You only need...
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This configuration is to physically connect it to a cable or DSL modem and then connect it to a computer in order to be able to access the Internet. Connecting the Router The first step for installing your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over a protocol other than PPPoE, you do not need any further information. See Figure...
This configuration is to physically connect it to a cable or DSL modem and then connect it to a computer in order to be able to access the Internet. Connecting the Router The first step for installing your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over a protocol other than PPPoE, you do not need any further information. See Figure...
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...the computers on Properties. To change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click on Network and Dial-Up Connections. 3 Double click on Local Area Connection. 4 Click on the Router CD-ROM to detect and configure your operating... in this to Figure 6 should be displayed. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on your network, using DHCP. If your computers are using the Discovery program. Refer to your Router. Obtaining an IP Address Automatically Refer to the section below which relates to Appendix A for...
...the computers on Properties. To change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click on Network and Dial-Up Connections. 3 Double click on Local Area Connection. 4 Click on the Router CD-ROM to detect and configure your operating... in this to Figure 6 should be displayed. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on your network, using DHCP. If your computers are using the Discovery program. Refer to your Router. Obtaining an IP Address Automatically Refer to the section below which relates to Appendix A for...
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Figure 7 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Screen 7 Restart your computer. Click OK. 26 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Figure 6 Local Area Properties Screen 6 Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain DNS server address automatically are both selected as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 7 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Screen 7 Restart your computer. Click OK. 26 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Figure 6 Local Area Properties Screen 6 Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain DNS server address automatically are both selected as shown in Figure 7.
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...are using a Macintosh computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the desktop, select Apple Menu, Control Panels, and TCP/IP. 2 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Connect Via: to "Ethernet". 3 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Configure: to "Using DHCP Server." 4 Close the...will appear. 5 Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Network. Click OK. Select the TCP/IP item for your network card and click on Properties. 3 In the TCP/IP dialog, select the IP Address tab, and ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain DNS servers ...
...are using a Macintosh computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings: 1 From the desktop, select Apple Menu, Control Panels, and TCP/IP. 2 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Connect Via: to "Ethernet". 3 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Configure: to "Using DHCP Server." 4 Close the...will appear. 5 Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Network. Click OK. Select the TCP/IP item for your network card and click on Properties. 3 In the TCP/IP dialog, select the IP Address tab, and ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain DNS servers ...
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...PPP over Ethernet password in Europe) see page 39 and click Next. PPPoE Mode Figure 17 PPPoE Screen To setup the Router for use the following : ■ PPPoE is required (typically DSL users only) see page 34 ■ ISP provides configuration dynamically (via DHCP) see page 35 ■ ISP has ...provided a static IP address see page 36 ■ PPTP is required (some DSL users in Europe) see "Internet Settings" on page 65. For further information on selecting a mode see page 37 ■...
...PPP over Ethernet password in Europe) see page 39 and click Next. PPPoE Mode Figure 17 PPPoE Screen To setup the Router for use the following : ■ PPPoE is required (typically DSL users only) see page 34 ■ ISP provides configuration dynamically (via DHCP) see page 35 ■ ISP has ...provided a static IP address see page 36 ■ PPTP is required (some DSL users in Europe) see "Internet Settings" on page 65. For further information on selecting a mode see page 37 ■...
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... service name in the MTU text box. If your settings, and then click Next. Refer to allow before the Router ends the PPPoE session. 6 Check all of time without Internet activity that you want to "LAN Settings" on page ...40 for use with a dynamic IP address connection: 1 Select the ISP provides configuration dynamically (via DHCP) and then click Next. The default is the...host name in the Host Name text box (Figure 18) and click Next. Dynamic IP Address Mode To setup the Router for more information.
... service name in the MTU text box. If your settings, and then click Next. Refer to allow before the Router ends the PPPoE session. 6 Check all of time without Internet activity that you want to "LAN Settings" on page ...40 for use with a dynamic IP address connection: 1 Select the ISP provides configuration dynamically (via DHCP) and then click Next. The default is the...host name in the Host Name text box (Figure 18) and click Next. Dynamic IP Address Mode To setup the Router for more information.
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... in the Subnet Mask text box. Static IP Mode To setup the Router for a MAC address if required (Figure 19). Figure 20 displays. 36 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Figure 19 Clone MAC Address Screen 3 If your subnet mask in the IP Address text box. 3 Enter your ISP requires an ...assigned MAC address, select Yes, I would like to the cable modem, ...
... in the Subnet Mask text box. Static IP Mode To setup the Router for a MAC address if required (Figure 19). Figure 20 displays. 36 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Figure 19 Clone MAC Address Screen 3 If your subnet mask in the IP Address text box. 3 Enter your ISP requires an ...assigned MAC address, select Yes, I would like to the cable modem, ...
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... must be used when establishing a PPTP connection. Fill in your ISP has provided you want to select an IP address on the same subnet as the PPTP server. Alternatively, if the PPTP server is the amount of time without Internet activity that you with ...these settings. This is located in the Initial IP Address and the Initial Subnet Mask fields if your DSL modem, click Suggest to allow before the Router ends the PPTP session. 7 Check all of your settings, and then click Next. 38 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE...
... must be used when establishing a PPTP connection. Fill in your ISP has provided you want to select an IP address on the same subnet as the PPTP server. Alternatively, if the PPTP server is the amount of time without Internet activity that you with ...these settings. This is located in the Initial IP Address and the Initial Subnet Mask fields if your DSL modem, click Suggest to allow before the Router ends the PPTP session. 7 Check all of your settings, and then click Next. 38 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE...
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It also allows you have finished. The largest available continuous IP pool will be automatically entered; DHCP The Router contains a Dynamic Host Configuration (DHCP) server that can automatically configure the TCP/IP settings of the Router. Figure 25 DHCP Server Setup Screen To activate the DHCP Server ...option, select Enable the DHCP server with the following settings: and specify the IP pool range. if this is not appropriate, make ...
It also allows you have finished. The largest available continuous IP pool will be automatically entered; DHCP The Router contains a Dynamic Host Configuration (DHCP) server that can automatically configure the TCP/IP settings of the Router. Figure 25 DHCP Server Setup Screen To activate the DHCP Server ...option, select Enable the DHCP server with the following settings: and specify the IP pool range. if this is not appropriate, make ...
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... the administrator to configure IP address and subnet mask information, set up DHCP server parameters, and display the DHCP client list. ■ Wireless Settings - When you have browsed to the Router by entering the URL in the main part of the wireless network. ■ Internet Settings - 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages This chapter...
... the administrator to configure IP address and subnet mask information, set up DHCP server parameters, and display the DHCP client list. ■ Wireless Settings - When you have browsed to the Router by entering the URL in the main part of the wireless network. ■ Internet Settings - 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages This chapter...
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...List provides details on the devices that is 192.168.1.1. 2 If you want to use 3Com NBX telephones, enter the IP address of the NBX call processor at 3Com NBX Call Processor. 5 Check all of your Router, and to the LAN the following information is set up as a DHCP Server, check ... when the Router is displayed: Alternatively, you use the Router as a DHCP server. The DHCP server will give out addresses to both . 4 If you can change the address range by changing the last digit(s) of the IP Pool Start Address, or the IP Pool End Address, or both wired and wireless clients.
...List provides details on the devices that is 192.168.1.1. 2 If you want to use 3Com NBX telephones, enter the IP address of the NBX call processor at 3Com NBX Call Processor. 5 Check all of your Router, and to the LAN the following information is set up as a DHCP Server, check ... when the Router is displayed: Alternatively, you use the Router as a DHCP server. The DHCP server will give out addresses to both . 4 If you can change the address range by changing the last digit(s) of the IP Pool Start Address, or the IP Pool End Address, or both wired and wireless clients.
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.... Check the box to the client machine. ■ Host Name - 50 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION ■ IP address - Clients that the Router allocates an IP address chosen by wired or wireless connection. ■ Fix - As you when it encounters a particular device. The Internet Protocol (IP) address issued to fix an association. The lease time is fixed to...
.... Check the box to the client machine. ■ Host Name - 50 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION ■ IP address - Clients that the Router allocates an IP address chosen by wired or wireless connection. ■ Fix - As you when it encounters a particular device. The Internet Protocol (IP) address issued to fix an association. The lease time is fixed to...
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...MAC Address must be displayed in the MAC Address of your wireless network, 3Com recommends that need a specific IP address. To improve the security of client box. Enable Connection Control - Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings menu provides options described in the IP Address for client box. 2 Enter the MAC Address for...the Fixed Mapping, or Close to close the window without adding the Fixed Mapping. To add a Fixed Mapping: 1 Enter the IP Address that do not need a specific IP address, the Router will be entered as a Fixed Association. see page 53 2. see page 60
...MAC Address must be displayed in the MAC Address of your wireless network, 3Com recommends that need a specific IP address. To improve the security of client box. Enable Connection Control - Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings menu provides options described in the IP Address for client box. 2 Enter the MAC Address for...the Fixed Mapping, or Close to close the window without adding the Fixed Mapping. To add a Fixed Mapping: 1 Enter the IP Address that do not need a specific IP address, the Router will be entered as a Fixed Association. see page 53 2. see page 60
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...screen shown in Figure 36 displays. 2 Select the edit button next to start the dialog between the Router and the client. Wireless Settings 55 The pre-shared key is used to Primary RADIUS Server. The RADIUS Server Settings pop-up... pass-phrase, refer to "Using Pre-Shared Passphrase". The default is agreed, making it more difficult to eavesdrop on wireless networks encrypted using WPA, than those encrypted using WEP. ■ To use a RADIUS Server to authenticate each user before...Mode" on page 55. ■ To set up window opens. 3 Enter the RADIUS Server IP address. 4 Enter the Server Port.
...screen shown in Figure 36 displays. 2 Select the edit button next to start the dialog between the Router and the client. Wireless Settings 55 The pre-shared key is used to Primary RADIUS Server. The RADIUS Server Settings pop-up... pass-phrase, refer to "Using Pre-Shared Passphrase". The default is agreed, making it more difficult to eavesdrop on wireless networks encrypted using WPA, than those encrypted using WEP. ■ To use a RADIUS Server to authenticate each user before...Mode" on page 55. ■ To set up window opens. 3 Enter the RADIUS Server IP address. 4 Enter the Server Port.
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... (DSL only) If the installation instructions that accompany your 3Com Wireless Network Adapter(s). To configure the Router you will need to another PC and imported into the 3Com Wireless Network Adapter. This method is within range of the Router if Connection Control has been enabled in the Router, ...the MAC address of the Wireless Network Adapter must be copied on to know the IP information allocation method used if your ISP. Internet Settings Before you can allocate IP information, as described below: 1 Static IP Address (DSL or Cable) The ISP provides the IP ...
... (DSL only) If the installation instructions that accompany your 3Com Wireless Network Adapter(s). To configure the Router you will need to another PC and imported into the 3Com Wireless Network Adapter. This method is within range of the Router if Connection Control has been enabled in the Router, ...the MAC address of the Wireless Network Adapter must be copied on to know the IP information allocation method used if your ISP. Internet Settings Before you can allocate IP information, as described below: 1 Static IP Address (DSL or Cable) The ISP provides the IP ...
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... use the PPPoE software on your PC. 4 PPTP (DSL or Cable) PPTP is only used by some European providers) see page 70 ■ L2TP (supported by some Internet Service Providers (ISPs). To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ Static IP address (to be specified manually) see page 67 ■...
... use the PPPoE software on your PC. 4 PPTP (DSL or Cable) PPTP is only used by some European providers) see page 70 ■ L2TP (supported by some Internet Service Providers (ISPs). To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ Static IP address (to be specified manually) see page 67 ■...