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OfficeConnect® Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router User Guide 3CRWER100-75(Model:WL-537) 3CRWER200-75(Model:WL-537S) http://www.3com.com/
OfficeConnect® Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router User Guide 3CRWER100-75(Model:WL-537) 3CRWER200-75(Model:WL-537S) http://www.3com.com/
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... the "Router". ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, follow the information in this guide. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Router systems. If a release note is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router(3CRWER100-75 and 3CRWER200-75). This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment;
... the "Router". ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide, follow the information in this guide. consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Router systems. If a release note is referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router(3CRWER100-75 and 3CRWER200-75). This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment;
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Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 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. Related In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions. 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.
Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 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. Related In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions. 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.
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OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router is crucial. This computer must always be one of the fastest modes of all this network, only one computer is connected to the Internet. Computer networks have proved to be powered on for the other computers on the network to access the Internet. Now, you can also prevent your users from accessing Web sites which you , the small...
OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router is crucial. This computer must always be one of the fastest modes of all this network, only one computer is connected to the Internet. Computer networks have proved to be powered on for the other computers on the network to access the Internet. Now, you can also prevent your users from accessing Web sites which you , the small...
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Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet. Connections can have in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network.
Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet. Connections can have in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network.
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... your network ■ 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 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable ■ One CD-ROM containing the Quick Installation Guide!and this User Guide ■ Installation Guide...
... your network ■ 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 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable ■ One CD-ROM containing the Quick Installation Guide!and this User Guide ■ Installation Guide...
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... powered on. 3 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on - If the LED is flashing, data is being upgraded In each of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current operation and the alert LED is Off. The port will then enter the start -up process. The Router has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults process, and is OK. Refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100 Mbps link...
... powered on. 3 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Yellow If the LED is on - If the LED is flashing, data is being upgraded In each of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current operation and the alert LED is Off. The port will then enter the start -up process. The Router has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults process, and is OK. Refer to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100 Mbps link...
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... that the Cable/DSL status LED lights on the Router. 3 Connect the cable or DSL modem to the Internet. 4 Connect your Router. Check that the corresponding LAN status LED on the Router lights. Connecting the 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 your Router to connect to the Internet through an external cable or DSL modem: 1 Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the Cable/DSL port on the...
... that the Cable/DSL status LED lights on the Router. 3 Connect the cable or DSL modem to the Internet. 4 Connect your Router. Check that the corresponding LAN status LED on the Router lights. Connecting the 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 your Router to connect to the Internet through an external cable or DSL modem: 1 Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the Cable/DSL port on the...
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... displays. If the computer you are now using . Static IP Mode To setup the Router for a MAC address if required (Figure 19). This step is the one that was previously connected directly to the cable modem, choose Yes, please clone the MAC address from the PC I would like to enter a MAC address manually and enter the values for use with a static IP address connection, use the following procedure: 1 Select ISP has provided...
... displays. If the computer you are now using . Static IP Mode To setup the Router for a MAC address if required (Figure 19). This step is the one that was previously connected directly to the cable modem, choose Yes, please clone the MAC address from the PC I would like to enter a MAC address manually and enter the values for use with a static IP address connection, use the following procedure: 1 Select ISP has provided...
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... same Channel number as the Router. ■ Use the same encryption type and keys as the Router. ■ Ensure that you change the default name. 52 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Service Area Name/SSID This allows you to the Router, you must be configured with exactly the same name or you have set up the Router and wireless clients. THe clients will broadcast the Service Area Name/SSID of your wireless network, whick reduces the security of your Router...
... same Channel number as the Router. ■ Use the same encryption type and keys as the Router. ■ Ensure that you change the default name. 52 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Service Area Name/SSID This allows you to the Router, you must be configured with exactly the same name or you have set up the Router and wireless clients. THe clients will broadcast the Service Area Name/SSID of your wireless network, whick reduces the security of your Router...
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...; Password ■ VPN Server address(usually your ISP for the necessary setup information. User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password you to use when logging onto your PC anymore. 5 Heart Beat Signal(For Australia only) It is only used in Australia only. If the installation instructions that accompany your modern ask you use the dialup VPN on your ISP through a Heart Beat Signal connection. LAN Settings 61 4 PPTP (DSL or Cable) PPTP is a service used...
...; Password ■ VPN Server address(usually your ISP for the necessary setup information. User Name and Password Enter the User Name and Password you to use when logging onto your PC anymore. 5 Heart Beat Signal(For Australia only) It is only used in Australia only. If the installation instructions that accompany your modern ask you use the dialup VPN on your ISP through a Heart Beat Signal connection. LAN Settings 61 4 PPTP (DSL or Cable) PPTP is a service used...
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... Router LAN ports. 6 Re-apply power to the Router, and when the start to flash more slowly (typically 2 seconds on because you do not know or have an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter for each Wireless computer has either Windows 95 or higher or MAC OS 8.5 or higher. ■ Verify that your wireless computers are configured to work in Infrastructure mode. Also, other computer users will start...
... Router LAN ports. 6 Re-apply power to the Router, and when the start to flash more slowly (typically 2 seconds on because you do not know or have an 802.11b or 802.11g wireless adapter for each Wireless computer has either Windows 95 or higher or MAC OS 8.5 or higher. ■ Verify that your wireless computers are configured to work in Infrastructure mode. Also, other computer users will start...
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... information covering all 3Com products. There are only 4 LAN ports on the LAN are there? You can I download software updates for more information, or visit: http://www.3com.com/ Does the Router support virtual private networks (VPNs)? 110 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING How many wireless clients does the Cable/DSL Router support? The 3Com Knowledgebase at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com is a database of connections available on the 3Com support web site, accessible by using hubs, switches and wireless access points connected to , but this...
... information covering all 3Com products. There are only 4 LAN ports on the LAN are there? You can I download software updates for more information, or visit: http://www.3com.com/ Does the Router support virtual private networks (VPNs)? 110 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING How many wireless clients does the Cable/DSL Router support? The 3Com Knowledgebase at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com is a database of connections available on the 3Com support web site, accessible by using hubs, switches and wireless access points connected to , but this...
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... WEP, WPA Maximum clients: 128 O/P Power: 18dBm Standard IEEE 802.11b, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 11bps, automatic fallback to 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps Maximum channels: 14 Range up to 304.8m (1000ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe) 2.400-2.4835 GHz Sensitivity: 1, 2, 5.5 Mbps: -85 dBm; 11 Mbps -82 dBm typical Modulation: CCK, BPSK, QPSK, OFDM C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router. Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Interfaces Cable/DSL modem connection...
... WEP, WPA Maximum clients: 128 O/P Power: 18dBm Standard IEEE 802.11b, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 11bps, automatic fallback to 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps Maximum channels: 14 Range up to 304.8m (1000ft) Frequency: (US/Canada/Europe) 2.400-2.4835 GHz Sensitivity: 1, 2, 5.5 Mbps: -85 dBm; 11 Mbps -82 dBm typical Modulation: CCK, BPSK, QPSK, OFDM C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router. Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Interfaces Cable/DSL modem connection...
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... a bridge between wireless clients and a wired network, such as Ethernet. The rates will switch automatically depending on range and environment. 802.11g The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the coverage area of the access point and still connect with each other wireless clients and which allows speeds of an access point. Ad Hoc mode Ad Hoc mode is where two devices sharing a link...
... a bridge between wireless clients and a wired network, such as Ethernet. The rates will switch automatically depending on range and environment. 802.11g The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of up to 54 Mbps. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the coverage area of the access point and still connect with each other wireless clients and which allows speeds of an access point. Ad Hoc mode Ad Hoc mode is where two devices sharing a link...
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... at high speeds. The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router and Wireless Cable/DSL Router offer a choice of security to operate at 100 Mbps. Encryption A method for your existing phone lines to be found. The ESSID is requested (as 192.34.45.8). ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier. Ethernet Address See MAC address. Full Duplex A system that is the location of the DNS server your computers. See "WPA" and "WEP" for digital subscriber line. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly...
... at high speeds. The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Router and Wireless Cable/DSL Router offer a choice of security to operate at 100 Mbps. Encryption A method for your existing phone lines to be found. The ESSID is requested (as 192.34.45.8). ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier. Ethernet Address See MAC address. Full Duplex A system that is the location of the DNS server your computers. See "WPA" and "WEP" for digital subscriber line. Ethernet A LAN specification developed jointly...
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... operated in conjunction with the product. 139 REGULATORY INFORMATION 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router (WL-537, WL-537S) must be installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm (approximately 8 in.). This product contains encryption. without obtaining a U.S. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.. Any unauthorized product...
... operated in conjunction with the product. 139 REGULATORY INFORMATION 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router (WL-537, WL-537S) must be installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm (approximately 8 in.). This product contains encryption. without obtaining a U.S. consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.. Any unauthorized product...
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... (FCC) This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router (WL-537, WL-537S), or the substitution or attachment of the user. Stock No.004-000-0034504. 3Com is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If not installed and used in a residential...
... (FCC) This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. If this 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router (WL-537, WL-537S), or the substitution or attachment of the user. Stock No.004-000-0034504. 3Com is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If not installed and used in a residential...
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... harmful interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation. 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router Model WL-537, WL-537S Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the Product: Brand Name: 3Com Corporation Model Number: WL-537, WL-537S Equipment Type: 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
... harmful interference, and (2) this device may cause undesired operation. 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router Model WL-537, WL-537S Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that the Product: Brand Name: 3Com Corporation Model Number: WL-537, WL-537S Equipment Type: 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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... GB IS LI NO CH BG RO TR Intended use: IEEE 802.11g/b radio LAN device NOTE: To ensure product operation is installed. Par la présente 3Com Corporation déclare que l'appareil RLAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions... Härmed intygar 3Com Corporation att denna RLAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. 143 EUROPE - Refer to 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router User Guide.
... GB IS LI NO CH BG RO TR Intended use: IEEE 802.11g/b radio LAN device NOTE: To ensure product operation is installed. Par la présente 3Com Corporation déclare que l'appareil RLAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions... Härmed intygar 3Com Corporation att denna RLAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG. 143 EUROPE - Refer to 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router User Guide.
