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...box. 3 Enter your ISP requires an assigned MAC address, select Yes, I would like to the cable modem, choose Yes, please clone the MAC address from the PC I'm currently using is the one ...that was previously connected directly to enter a MAC address manually and enter the values for use with a static IP address connection, use the following procedure: 1 ...and then click Next. If the computer you are now using . Static IP Mode To setup the Router for a MAC address if required (Figure 19). Figure 20 displays. Figure 20 Static IP Mode Screen ...
...box. 3 Enter your ISP requires an assigned MAC address, select Yes, I would like to the cable modem, choose Yes, please clone the MAC address from the PC I'm currently using is the one ...that was previously connected directly to enter a MAC address manually and enter the values for use with a static IP address connection, use the following procedure: 1 ...and then click Next. If the computer you are now using . Static IP Mode To setup the Router for a MAC address if required (Figure 19). Figure 20 displays. Figure 20 Static IP Mode Screen ...
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...to "Using Manual Pre-Shared Key" on page 57. Wireless Settings 55 The pre-shared key is 1812. 5 Enter a Secret value. Using Enterprise Mode Figure 36 WPA Encryption Screen - Enterprise Mode To set up the pre-shared key manually as a pass-phrase, refer to start the dialog between the Router and the... client. on page 56. ■ To set up window opens. 3 Enter the RADIUS Server IP address. 4 Enter the Server Port. The RADIUS Server Settings pop-up the pre-shared key manually as the WPA Type: 1 Select Enterprise Mode from...
...to "Using Manual Pre-Shared Key" on page 57. Wireless Settings 55 The pre-shared key is 1812. 5 Enter a Secret value. Using Enterprise Mode Figure 36 WPA Encryption Screen - Enterprise Mode To set up the pre-shared key manually as a pass-phrase, refer to start the dialog between the Router and the... client. on page 56. ■ To set up window opens. 3 Enter the RADIUS Server IP address. 4 Enter the Server Port. The RADIUS Server Settings pop-up the pre-shared key manually as the WPA Type: 1 Select Enterprise Mode from...
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... shown in Figure 37 displays. 2 Enter a pair of hexadecimal digits in each of the 32 Key fields. Manual Pre-shared Key To set up Manual Pre-shared Key as the WPA Type: 1 Select Manual Pre-shared Key from 00 to ff, for a Secondary RADIUS Server. 8 Click Apply to generate the key.... Each field can contain a hexadecimal number from the WPA Type drop-down box. Using Manual Pre-Shared Key Figure 37 WPA Encryption Screen - 56 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION 6 Select the Modify button to save the changes and return to the Encryption screen, or select Close to exit...
... shown in Figure 37 displays. 2 Enter a pair of hexadecimal digits in each of the 32 Key fields. Manual Pre-shared Key To set up Manual Pre-shared Key as the WPA Type: 1 Select Manual Pre-shared Key from 00 to ff, for a Secondary RADIUS Server. 8 Click Apply to generate the key.... Each field can contain a hexadecimal number from the WPA Type drop-down box. Using Manual Pre-Shared Key Figure 37 WPA Encryption Screen - 56 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION 6 Select the Modify button to save the changes and return to the Encryption screen, or select Close to exit...
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...feature. This method is compatible with these, then enter the appropriate information. The string must be one of the following: ■ Manual Hex Key - The passphrase can contain any alphanumeric characters. If you encounter any difficulty when you enable WEP ensure that you have ... keys for each key on your wireless adapters also supporting this method only generates 1 key which is supported by 3Com Wireless products. You can be between 6 and 30 characters long. You must match Key 2 on the Router and so on your Router. Different manufacturers have the same Hex...
...feature. This method is compatible with these, then enter the appropriate information. The string must be one of the following: ■ Manual Hex Key - The passphrase can contain any alphanumeric characters. If you encounter any difficulty when you enable WEP ensure that you have ... keys for each key on your wireless adapters also supporting this method only generates 1 key which is supported by 3Com Wireless products. You can be between 6 and 30 characters long. You must match Key 2 on the Router and so on your Router. Different manufacturers have the same Hex...
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...'s on your network first. To add a MAC address that can access the Router: 1 Select the MAC addresses of the Wireless PC(s) for which you want to allow access. Valid characters are in the Manual Entry section. Click Close to use if you know the MAC address. You will contain ..., and have the same Service Area Name/SSID, channel and encryption settings as the Router. The drop down the Ctrl key while clicking on the Connection Control window will find this screen easier to discard all Wireless PCs that are '0-9', and 'A-F'. 2 Press Add. To select multiple MAC addresses, ...
...'s on your network first. To add a MAC address that can access the Router: 1 Select the MAC addresses of the Wireless PC(s) for which you want to allow access. Valid characters are in the Manual Entry section. Click Close to use if you know the MAC address. You will contain ..., and have the same Service Area Name/SSID, channel and encryption settings as the Router. The drop down the Ctrl key while clicking on the Connection Control window will find this screen easier to discard all Wireless PCs that are '0-9', and 'A-F'. 2 Press Add. To select multiple MAC addresses, ...
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... save the profile. Once the profile has been saved it has been imported into the Wireless Network Adapter configuration software. 64 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Profile Figure 46 Profile Screen Some 3Com Wireless Network Adapters allow you to configure your Wireless PCs manually. To set up a profile (once the Service Area Name/SSID and Encryption settings have...
... save the profile. Once the profile has been saved it has been imported into the Wireless Network Adapter configuration software. 64 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Profile Figure 46 Profile Screen Some 3Com Wireless Network Adapters allow you to configure your Wireless PCs manually. To set up a profile (once the Service Area Name/SSID and Encryption settings have...
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...allocate IP information, as described below: 1 Static IP Address (DSL or Cable) The ISP provides the IP addressing information for you to enter manually. This method is also used by your ISP) To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ User name... accompanies your 3Com Wireless Network Adapter(s). To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ ISP Router ■ DNS address(es) 2 Dynamic IP Address (DSL or Cable) Dynamic IP addressing (or DHCP) automatically assigns the Router IP information....
...allocate IP information, as described below: 1 Static IP Address (DSL or Cable) The ISP provides the IP addressing information for you to enter manually. This method is also used by your ISP) To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ User name... accompanies your 3Com Wireless Network Adapter(s). To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ IP Address ■ Subnet Mask ■ ISP Router ■ DNS address(es) 2 Dynamic IP Address (DSL or Cable) Dynamic IP addressing (or DHCP) automatically assigns the Router IP information....
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...: ■ Static IP address (to be specified manually) see page 67 ■ Dynamic IP address (automatically allocated) see page 68 ■ PPPoE (used by DSL providers only) see page 69 ■ PPTP (used by some European providers. To configure the Router you will need to know the following: ■...■ User name ■ Password ■ VPN Server address (usually your modem) When you install the Router, you will not need to 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 ISPs) ...
...: ■ Static IP address (to be specified manually) see page 67 ■ Dynamic IP address (automatically allocated) see page 68 ■ PPPoE (used by DSL providers only) see page 69 ■ PPTP (used by some European providers. To configure the Router you will need to know the following: ■...■ User name ■ Password ■ VPN Server address (usually your modem) When you install the Router, you will not need to 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 ISPs) ...
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...Address text box. Not all ISPs require a secondary DNS address. 7 Check all of the information in this screen, should go to you should be specified manually) in the Primary DNS Address text box. 6 Enter your settings, and then click Apply. This information, along with a Static IP address connection: 1 ...Select Static IP Address (to be provided to step 7. 3 Enter your subnet mask in the Subnet Mask text box. 4 Enter your ISP Router address in the ISP Gateway Address text box. 5 Enter your primary DNS address in the IP Allocation Mode field (Figure 47). 2 Enter your ISP....
...Address text box. Not all ISPs require a secondary DNS address. 7 Check all of the information in this screen, should go to you should be specified manually) in the Primary DNS Address text box. 6 Enter your settings, and then click Apply. This information, along with a Static IP address connection: 1 ...Select Static IP Address (to be provided to step 7. 3 Enter your subnet mask in the Subnet Mask text box. 4 Enter your ISP Router address in the ISP Gateway Address text box. 5 Enter your primary DNS address in the IP Allocation Mode field (Figure 47). 2 Enter your ISP....
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... address of the PC you are using this computer to connect directly to your ISP has this address only if you want to configure the Router. Some ISPs require a host name. Internet Settings 69 ■ Use this option if you were previously using to specify a new MAC ...If they have been provided, enter the addresses in the boxes. 3 Enter the Host Name (optional). If your modem. ■ Enter a new MAC address manually - Use this PC's MAC address - If not, leave 0.0.0.0 in the appropriate text boxes. This field is automatically filled in the IP Allocation Mode field....
... address of the PC you are using this computer to connect directly to your ISP has this address only if you want to configure the Router. Some ISPs require a host name. Internet Settings 69 ■ Use this option if you were previously using to specify a new MAC ...If they have been provided, enter the addresses in the boxes. 3 Enter the Host Name (optional). If your modem. ■ Enter a new MAC address manually - Use this PC's MAC address - If not, leave 0.0.0.0 in the appropriate text boxes. This field is automatically filled in the IP Allocation Mode field....
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... speed try relocating both the wireless computers and the Router to improve coverage. This is generally a licence free band for 802.11b and 802.11g. The Router can simultaneously support WPA and WEP encryption, but can try initiating a search manually if the client software supports this... problem exists. ■ Most wireless computer Adapters will flash when there is wireless activity. Place one antenna vertically...
... speed try relocating both the wireless computers and the Router to improve coverage. This is generally a licence free band for 802.11b and 802.11g. The Router can simultaneously support WPA and WEP encryption, but can try initiating a search manually if the client software supports this... problem exists. ■ Most wireless computer Adapters will flash when there is wireless activity. Place one antenna vertically...
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...are: ■ Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Addressing ■ Static Addressing ■ Automatic Addressing (Auto-IP Addressing) DHCP Addressing The Router contains a DHCP server, which gets reallocated once you disconnect from the network. Using a static IP and subnet mask means the address is... themselves Static Addressing You must enter an IP Address and the subnet mask manually on every device. See Table 5 for an example about how a network (only four computers represented) and a Router might be duplicated for networks with large numbers of '255.255.0.0'. DHCP ...
...are: ■ Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Addressing ■ Static Addressing ■ Automatic Addressing (Auto-IP Addressing) DHCP Addressing The Router contains a DHCP server, which gets reallocated once you disconnect from the network. Using a static IP and subnet mask means the address is... themselves Static Addressing You must enter an IP Address and the subnet mask manually on every device. See Table 5 for an example about how a network (only four computers represented) and a Router might be duplicated for networks with large numbers of '255.255.0.0'. DHCP ...
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...Agreement sets forth the entire understanding and agreement between you have any time by the laws of the State of 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com is commercial in this Agreement is applicable. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGENDS: The Software, Documentation and any form. The ...the United Nations Convention on the Limited Warranty Card or in the product manual, whether in any other technical data provided hereunder is a registered trademark of California, U.S.A. Should you and 3Com and supersedes all copies and merged portions in paper or electronic form, ...