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... 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 52...
... 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 52...
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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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...the LED is off, nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is a problem. The port will then enter the start -up sequence... is in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults" on page 105. Continuously on , the link between the port and the next piece of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current... operation and the alert LED is Off. Flashing slowly - On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, ...
...the LED is off, nothing is connected, the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is a problem. The port will then enter the start -up sequence... is in "Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults" on page 105. Continuously on , the link between the port and the next piece of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current... operation and the alert LED is Off. Flashing slowly - On for you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, ...
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...you Install your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have a DSL connection and your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over PPTP, you need a User Name, Password and PPTP Server Address: PPTP User Name PPTP Password PPTP Server Address Do not enter anything if your ISP requires ...one. If you need a User Name and Password: PPPoE User Name PPPoE Password PPPoE Service Name You only need a PPPoE Service Name if your ISP does not require this information. Before you Install your Router Before you install and configure your ISP allocates IP ...
...you Install your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you have a DSL connection and your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over PPTP, you need a User Name, Password and PPTP Server Address: PPTP User Name PPTP Password PPTP Server Address Do not enter anything if your ISP requires ...one. If you need a User Name and Password: PPPoE User Name PPPoE Password PPPoE Service Name You only need a PPPoE Service Name if your ISP does not require this information. Before you Install your Router Before you install and configure your ISP allocates IP ...
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... THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard The Router setup program is Web-based, which means that you have at least one computer connected to do this. 2 Launch your Web browser on the computer. 3 Enter the following URL in as an administrator, enter the password (the default setting is accessed through your browser... (Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher). To use the Setup Wizard: 1 Ensure that it is admin) in the System Password field and click Log in (Figure 10). Refer to Chapter 2 for details on how to the...
... THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard The Router setup program is Web-based, which means that you have at least one computer connected to do this. 2 Launch your Web browser on the computer. 3 Enter the following URL in as an administrator, enter the password (the default setting is accessed through your browser... (Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher). To use the Setup Wizard: 1 Ensure that it is admin) in the System Password field and click Log in (Figure 10). Refer to Chapter 2 for details on how to the...
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Figure 11 Country Selection Screen 30 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Figure 10 Router Login Screen 5 If the password is automatically set. Select the country you wish to configure the Router for, then click Apply. (Figure 11) If your purchased your Router in the United States, you do not see this screen, as it is correct, the Country Selection screen will appear.
Figure 11 Country Selection Screen 30 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Figure 10 Router Login Screen 5 If the password is automatically set. Select the country you wish to configure the Router for, then click Apply. (Figure 11) If your purchased your Router in the United States, you do not see this screen, as it is correct, the Country Selection screen will appear.
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The Router is case sensitive. 32 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Figure 13 Wizard Screen Password Figure 14 Change Administration Password Screen When the Change Administration Password screen (Figure 14) appears, type the Old Password, then a new password in both the New Password and Confirm Password boxes. 3Com recommends entering a new password when setting up the Router for the first time. Password is shipped from the factory with a default password, admin. 1.
The Router is case sensitive. 32 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Figure 13 Wizard Screen Password Figure 14 Change Administration Password Screen When the Change Administration Password screen (Figure 14) appears, type the Old Password, then a new password in both the New Password and Confirm Password boxes. 3Com recommends entering a new password when setting up the Router for the first time. Password is shipped from the factory with a default password, admin. 1.
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... of Internet connection you can change your It does not cause the system clock to set up your settings in the future. Write the new password down menu, check the daylight savings option if required, and then click Next. Click Next to display the Time Zone setup screen (Figure 15). The...
... of Internet connection you can change your It does not cause the system clock to set up your settings in the future. Write the new password down menu, check the daylight savings option if required, and then click Next. Click Next to display the Time Zone setup screen (Figure 15). The...
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...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 ...page 37 ■ L2TP is required (some DSL users in the PPPoE Password text box. For further information on selecting a mode see page 39 and click Next. 34 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING...
...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 ...page 37 ■ L2TP is required (some DSL users in the PPPoE Password text box. For further information on selecting a mode see page 39 and click Next. 34 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING...
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... the value supplied by your settings, and then click Next. Not all ISPs require a secondary DNS address. 7 Check all of your ISP in the PPTP Password text box. 4 Enter your ISP has not supplied an MTU value, leave this at the default value. Your ISP may provide you with a PPTP connection... Server Address text box. 2 Enter your PPTP user name in the PPTP User Name text box. 3 Enter your PPTP password in the MTU text box. Accessing the Wizard 37 4 Enter your ISP Router address in the Internet (ISP) Gateway Address text box. 5 Enter your primary DNS address in the Primary DNS Address...
... the value supplied by your settings, and then click Next. Not all ISPs require a secondary DNS address. 7 Check all of your ISP in the PPTP Password text box. 4 Enter your ISP has not supplied an MTU value, leave this at the default value. Your ISP may provide you with a PPTP connection... Server Address text box. 2 Enter your PPTP user name in the PPTP User Name text box. 3 Enter your PPTP password in the MTU text box. Accessing the Wizard 37 4 Enter your ISP Router address in the Internet (ISP) Gateway Address text box. 5 Enter your primary DNS address in the Primary DNS Address...
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...Accessing the Wizard 39 To set up the Router for use the following procedure: 1 Enter your L2TP server address in the L2TP Server Address text box. 2 Enter your L2TP user name in the L2TP User Name text box. 3 Enter your L2TP password in the L2TP Password text box. 4 Enter your Primary DNS ...Address and Secondary DNS address. This is 1440. 6 Select an idle time from the Maximum Idle Time drop-down list. If your ISP in the appropriate text boxes. Your ISP may provide you want to allow before the Router ends...
...Accessing the Wizard 39 To set up the Router for use the following procedure: 1 Enter your L2TP server address in the L2TP Server Address text box. 2 Enter your L2TP user name in the L2TP User Name text box. 3 Enter your L2TP password in the L2TP Password text box. 4 Enter your Primary DNS ...Address and Secondary DNS address. This is 1440. 6 Select an idle time from the Maximum Idle Time drop-down list. If your ISP in the appropriate text boxes. Your ISP may provide you want to allow before the Router ends...
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... the configuration pages, browse to change your system password (default admin). displays the firmware version of your browser. allows the administrator to the Router, log in Figure 29 on page 46. When you to the Router by entering the URL in the main part of the wireless network. ■ Internet Settings - allows you to...
... the configuration pages, browse to change your system password (default admin). displays the firmware version of your browser. allows the administrator to the Router, log in Figure 29 on page 46. When you to the Router by entering the URL in the main part of the wireless network. ■ Internet Settings - allows you to...
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...you to the Configuration Wizard. (See "Accessing the Wizard" on page 29 for example). You can also gain access to provide 3Com with feedback on the required tab. Getting Help On every screen, a Help button is available which are accessed through the use of the... the Router's advanced features, including RIP, DDNS and Security. ■ Status and Logs - displays the current status and activity logs of tabs (see Figure 29 for details). contains a comprehensive online help system. Notice Board Figure 29 Notice Board Screen To access a sub-section, simply click on your Password.
...you to the Configuration Wizard. (See "Accessing the Wizard" on page 29 for example). You can also gain access to provide 3Com with feedback on the required tab. Getting Help On every screen, a Help button is available which are accessed through the use of the... the Router's advanced features, including RIP, DDNS and Security. ■ Status and Logs - displays the current status and activity logs of tabs (see Figure 29 for details). contains a comprehensive online help system. Notice Board Figure 29 Notice Board Screen To access a sub-section, simply click on your Password.
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... Defaults" on page 105 If you have forgotten your password you had disabled wireless networking or wireless encryption. Welcome Screen 47 The Notice Board is case sensitive. Password Figure 30 Password Screen Changing the Administration Password You can change the password to prevent unauthorized access to reset the Router. For example, you would be warned if you need...
... Defaults" on page 105 If you have forgotten your password you had disabled wireless networking or wireless encryption. Welcome Screen 47 The Notice Board is case sensitive. Password Figure 30 Password Screen Changing the Administration Password You can change the password to prevent unauthorized access to reset the Router. For example, you would be warned if you need...
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...3Com Wireless Network Adapter. To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ User name ■ Password ■ Service Name (if required by your 3Com Wireless Network Adapter(s). This method is also used by your modem ask you to the User Guide that the adapter is popular with Cable...9632; 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. If, once the profile is imported, the Wireless Network Adapter cannot connect to know the...
...3Com Wireless Network Adapter. To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ User name ■ Password ■ Service Name (if required by your 3Com Wireless Network Adapter(s). This method is also used by your modem ask you to the User Guide that the adapter is popular with Cable...9632; 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. If, once the profile is imported, the Wireless Network Adapter cannot connect to know the...
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... 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 72 To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ User name ■ Password ■ L2TP Server address Connection to ISP Before beginning this section,...
... 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 72 To configure the Router you will need to know the following : ■ User name ■ Password ■ L2TP Server address Connection to ISP Before beginning this section,...
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... 4 Enter your PPP over Ethernet user name in the PPPoE User Name text box. 5 Enter a password in the PPPoE Service Name text box. Since the Router contains its own PPPoE client, you do not know this . 7 Enter the MTU value supplied by your computer to the amount of idle time (no .... If you no Internet activity) that will correspond to access the Internet. Not all ISPs require a PPPoE service name. 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.
... 4 Enter your PPP over Ethernet user name in the PPPoE User Name text box. 5 Enter a password in the PPPoE Service Name text box. Since the Router contains its own PPPoE client, you do not know this . 7 Enter the MTU value supplied by your computer to the amount of idle time (no .... If you no Internet activity) that will correspond to access the Internet. Not all ISPs require a PPPoE service name. 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.
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... know this is typically the address of your modem). 3 Enter your PPTP user name in the PPTP User Name text box. 4 Enter your password in your DSL modem, click Suggest to obtain an IP address from the Maximum Idle Time drop-down list. Alternatively, if the PPTP server is 1460. 7 ... procedure: 1 Select PPTP (used when establishing a PPTP connection. Internet Settings 71 To setup the Router for the Router, or click Renew to the amount of idle time (no Internet activity) that will pass before the Router automatically ends your PPTP session. 8 IP settings must be used by your ISP. If not,...
... know this is typically the address of your modem). 3 Enter your PPTP user name in the PPTP User Name text box. 4 Enter your password in your DSL modem, click Suggest to obtain an IP address from the Maximum Idle Time drop-down list. Alternatively, if the PPTP server is 1460. 7 ... procedure: 1 Select PPTP (used when establishing a PPTP connection. Internet Settings 71 To setup the Router for the Router, or click Renew to the amount of idle time (no Internet activity) that will pass before the Router automatically ends your PPTP session. 8 IP settings must be used by your ISP. If not,...
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...an L2TP connection. 72 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION L2TP Figure 51 L2TP Setup Screen Check with an L2TP connection, use with your ISP to the amount of idle time (no Internet activity) that will correspond to make sure they have been provided, enter the addresses in the L2TP Password text box. 5 Enter your... server address in the L2TP Server Address text box. 3 Enter your L2TP user name in the L2TP User Name text box. 4 Enter your L2TP password in the appropriate text boxes. The default is 1440. 7 Select an idle time from the Maximum Idle Time drop-down list. Your ISP may provide...
...an L2TP connection. 72 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION L2TP Figure 51 L2TP Setup Screen Check with an L2TP connection, use with your ISP to the amount of idle time (no Internet activity) that will correspond to make sure they have been provided, enter the addresses in the L2TP Password text box. 5 Enter your... server address in the L2TP Server Address text box. 3 Enter your L2TP user name in the L2TP User Name text box. 4 Enter your L2TP password in the appropriate text boxes. The default is 1440. 7 Select an idle time from the Maximum Idle Time drop-down list. Your ISP may provide...
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... if there is no activity. Stateful Packet Inspection 4 The Stateful Packet Inspection section displays a list of time, in seconds, that you want the Router to wait for FTP connections initiated from the local LAN. Connection Policy 9 In the Fragmentation half-open wait text box, enter the length of a... hacker attack. 6 Enter your SMTP Server Address. 7 Enter your SMTP Server User Name. 8 Enter your SMTP Server Password. The default is 30 seconds. 14 In the H.323 data channel idle timeout text box, enter the length of time, in seconds, that you want...
... if there is no activity. Stateful Packet Inspection 4 The Stateful Packet Inspection section displays a list of time, in seconds, that you want the Router to wait for FTP connections initiated from the local LAN. Connection Policy 9 In the Fragmentation half-open wait text box, enter the length of a... hacker attack. 6 Enter your SMTP Server Address. 7 Enter your SMTP Server User Name. 8 Enter your SMTP Server Password. The default is 30 seconds. 14 In the H.323 data channel idle timeout text box, enter the length of time, in seconds, that you want...