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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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... Drive Marlborough, MA USA 01752-3064 Copyright © 2006, 3Com Corporation. You agree not to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be trademarks of safely. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are unable to remove or deface any portion...
... Drive Marlborough, MA USA 01752-3064 Copyright © 2006, 3Com Corporation. You agree not to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be trademarks of safely. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect and the 3Com logo are unable to remove or deface any portion...
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...://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps! 11g Cable/DSL Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in the release note. Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router(3CRWER100-75...
...://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps! 11g Cable/DSL Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in the release note. Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router(3CRWER100-75...
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...Ctrl+Alt+Del Italics are used throughout this document to potential personal injury. Click OK. Caution Warning Information that alerts you to 3Com at the place where it is defined in this Your suggestions are very important to you must press two or more useful to...Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to : ■ Emphasize a point. ■ Denote a new term at : pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if ...
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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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... communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router is designed to provide a cost-effective means of networking with 3Com®. In this , bringing networks to the small office. The Router can network the computers in the form of an electronic "firewall", preventing anyone...
... communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router The OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router is designed to provide a cost-effective means of networking with 3Com®. In this , bringing networks to the small office. The Router can network the computers in the form of an electronic "firewall", preventing anyone...
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Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Connections can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you use the Router in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet.
Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router Connections can have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. 12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router When you use the Router in your connection to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet.
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... 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...
... 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...
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...3 Router - Flashing quickly - Indicates one of the following : ■ A computer with an operating system 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 ...- 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with at least the following conditions: The Router is operating normally. Front Panel ...
...3 Router - Flashing quickly - Indicates one of the following : ■ A computer with an operating system 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 ...- 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with at least the following conditions: The Router is operating normally. Front Panel ...
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...seconds and then re-apply power. The port will then enter the start -up process. The Router will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex. Continuously on it indicates that wireless networking is enabled. A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to reset the unit... then off - Front Panel 15 ■ The Router has just been started up sequence and resume normal operation. Flashing slowly - The Router has completed the Reset to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is on, the link ...
...seconds and then re-apply power. The port will then enter the start -up process. The Router will automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex. Continuously on it indicates that wireless networking is enabled. A fault has been detected with the connection (refer to reset the unit... then off - Front Panel 15 ■ The Router has just been started up sequence and resume normal operation. Flashing slowly - The Router has completed the Reset to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is on, the link ...
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... be placed in a 'V' position when initially installed. Rear Panel 6 Wireless Antennae The antennae on , the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is supplying power to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Rear Panel 5 Cable/DSL Status LED Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is on the product should be...
... be placed in a 'V' position when initially installed. Rear Panel 6 Wireless Antennae The antennae on , the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem is supplying power to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting"). 16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Rear Panel 5 Cable/DSL Status LED Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is on the product should be...
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... . 10 Four 10/100 LAN ports Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect your cable or DSL modem. Rear Panel 17 9 Ethernet Cable/DSL port Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Router to the Ethernet port on your Router to a computer, or to any other piece of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for example...
... . 10 Four 10/100 LAN ports Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect your cable or DSL modem. Rear Panel 17 9 Ethernet Cable/DSL port Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Router to the Ethernet port on your Router to a computer, or to any other piece of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for example...
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...access to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for connection to the cable or DSL modem that will be used to connect to the Internet. ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to ... coverage. ■ allows convenient connection to the computers that will connect to the Router. Positioning the Router You should place the Router in a location that: ■ is conveniently located for networking with the Router. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt "Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise" sorgfältig durch, bevor...
...access to your network. ■ Setting up your computers for connection to the cable or DSL modem that will be used to connect to the Internet. ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to ... coverage. ■ allows convenient connection to the computers that will connect to the Router. Positioning the Router You should place the Router in a location that: ■ is conveniently located for networking with the Router. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt "Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise" sorgfältig durch, bevor...
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... 25 mm (1 in.) clearance. Wall Mounting There are stacking your Router. 20 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION When positioning your Router, ensure: ■ It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. ■ Cabling is away from moving around the unit and through the vents in... Stacking the Router If you provide a minimum of the Router that it downwards to the documentation supplied with your desk or when stacking with another stackable OfficeConnect unit. When in line, gently push the unit on to the wall and move it is not restricted. 3Com recommends you are...
... 25 mm (1 in.) clearance. Wall Mounting There are stacking your Router. 20 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION When positioning your Router, ensure: ■ It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. ■ Cabling is away from moving around the unit and through the vents in... Stacking the Router If you provide a minimum of the Router that it downwards to the documentation supplied with your desk or when stacking with another stackable OfficeConnect unit. When in line, gently push the unit on to the wall and move it is not restricted. 3Com recommends you are...
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...Service Name You only need a PPPoE Service Name if your ISP requires one. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not 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...need the following additional information. Before you to push the unit up and off the wall. Before you Install your Router Before you install and configure your Router 21 When making connections, be careful not to record this information. Do not enter anything if your Internet Service ...
...Service Name You only need a PPPoE Service Name if your ISP requires one. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not 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...need the following additional information. Before you to push the unit up and off the wall. Before you Install your Router Before you install and configure your Router 21 When making connections, be careful not to record this information. Do not enter anything if your Internet Service ...
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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 need...power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket. See Figure 5: Powering Up the Router To power up the Router: 1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the back panel of cable connections. 22 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION If your ISP allocates fixed or static IP...
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 need...power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket. See Figure 5: Powering Up the Router To power up the Router: 1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the back panel of cable connections. 22 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION If your ISP allocates fixed or static IP...
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... one of the LAN ports. 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 of the Router to communicate with the Internet. 3Com recommends that you perform the initial Router configuration from a wireless computer, note that you may lose...
... one of the LAN ports. 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 of the Router to communicate with the Internet. 3Com recommends that you perform the initial Router configuration from a wireless computer, note that you may lose...
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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 - none ■ Service Area Name/SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11