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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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...; ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as the "Router". Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router(3CRWER100-75 and 3CRWER200-75). Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in... Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router!and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide....
...; ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to as the "Router". Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router(3CRWER100-75 and 3CRWER200-75). Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in... Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router!and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide....
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Related In addition to the Support and Safety Information sheet. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to this e-mail address for technical support questions. This guide contains the instructions you need 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 the Support and Safety Information sheet. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to this e-mail address for technical support questions. This guide contains the instructions you need 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.
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... harness the combined power of all this network, only one of the fastest modes of networking with 3Com®. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. The Router also provides protection in your users from seeing your files or damaging your computers. 1 INTRODUCING THE... ROUTER Welcome to access the Internet. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all of your network from accessing Web sites which you , the small office user...
... harness the combined power of all this network, only one of the fastest modes of networking with 3Com®. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. The Router also provides protection in your users from seeing your files or damaging your computers. 1 INTRODUCING THE... ROUTER Welcome to access the Internet. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed all of your network from accessing Web sites which you , the small office user...
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Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your connection to the Internet. 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 have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network.
Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you use the Router in your connection to the Internet. 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 have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network.
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...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 Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ... ■ Provides centralization of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your network ■ Security - Router Advantages 13 Router Advantages The advantages of the Router include: ■ Shared Internet connection for both wired and wireless computers ■ High speed 802.11g wireless ...
...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 Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ... ■ Provides centralization of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your network ■ Security - Router Advantages 13 Router Advantages The advantages of the Router include: ■ Shared Internet connection for both wired and wireless computers ■ High speed 802.11g wireless ...
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... a number of different conditions, as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. The Router is operating normally. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in your network be connected to the four-port switch on your... Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector). ■ ...
... a number of different conditions, as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. The Router is operating normally. 14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Minimum System and Component Requirements Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in your network be connected to the four-port switch on your... Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector). ■ ...
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... a self-test routine, or ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is in the Router, or there is being transmitted or received. Flashing slowly - Continuously on it indicates that wireless networking is OK. If the LED is off - The...off, or there is waiting for 2 seconds, and then off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the process of being transmitted or received. The Router will automatically adjust to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is ...
... a self-test routine, or ■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults command, or ■ The system software is in the Router, or there is being transmitted or received. Flashing slowly - Continuously on it indicates that wireless networking is OK. If the LED is off - The...off, or there is waiting for 2 seconds, and then off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the process of being transmitted or received. The Router will automatically adjust to Chapter 6 "Troubleshooting". 4 Four LAN Status LEDs Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link) If the LED is ...
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... Cable/DSL port, a power adapter OK LED, and a power adapter socket. If the LED is off or there is a problem (refer to the Router. Do not use the power adapter supplied with the power adapter or adapter cable. CAUTION: Do not force the antennae beyond their mechanical stops. If... use any other adapter. 8 Power Adapter OK LED Green Indicates that the power adapter 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 a problem...
... Cable/DSL port, a power adapter OK LED, and a power adapter socket. If the LED is off or there is a problem (refer to the Router. Do not use the power adapter supplied with the power adapter or adapter cable. CAUTION: Do not force the antennae beyond their mechanical stops. If... use any other adapter. 8 Power Adapter OK LED Green Indicates that the power adapter 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 a problem...
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...-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, a hub or a switch).
...-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, a hub or a switch).
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..."Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. Positioning the Router You should place the Router in a location that: ■ is conveniently located for networking with the Router. 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction This chapter will be on the rear panel, if desired.... ■ allows easy viewing of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. ■ Connecting the Router to the Router. Safety Information WARNING: Please read the "Safety Information" section in both horizontal and vertical...
..."Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. Positioning the Router You should place the Router in a location that: ■ is conveniently located for networking with the Router. 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction This chapter will be on the rear panel, if desired.... ■ allows easy viewing of the Router, including: ■ Connecting the Router to the Internet. ■ Connecting the Router to the Router. Safety Information WARNING: Please read the "Safety Information" section in both horizontal and vertical...
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... stacking with other OfficeConnect unit for wall mounting. Use the stacking clip supplied with the Router. To do this: 1 Ensure that the wall you use is not restricted. 3Com recommends you are stacking your Router with other flat top OfficeConnect units. Wall Mounting There are 150 mm (5.9 in.) apart...push the unit on using the stacking clip. Only stick the feet to prevent your Router from moving around on your other OfficeConnect units, install the Router at each corner of the underside of your Router, ensure: ■ It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of ...
... stacking with other OfficeConnect unit for wall mounting. Use the stacking clip supplied with the Router. To do this: 1 Ensure that the wall you use is not restricted. 3Com recommends you are stacking your Router with other flat top OfficeConnect units. Wall Mounting There are 150 mm (5.9 in.) apart...push the unit on using the stacking clip. Only stick the feet to prevent your Router from moving around on your other OfficeConnect units, install the Router at each corner of the underside of your Router, ensure: ■ It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of ...
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... Install your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Do not enter anything if your ISP does not require this information, contact your Router 21 When making connections, be careful not to record this information. If you need a User Name, Password and PPTP Server Address: PPTP User Name PPTP ...
... Install your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Do not enter anything if your ISP does not require this information, contact your Router 21 When making connections, be careful not to record this information. If you need a User Name, Password and PPTP Server Address: PPTP User Name PPTP ...
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... the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the back panel of cable connections. Connecting the Router The first step for installing your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over a protocol other than PPPoE, you need any further information.... ISP allocates fixed or static IP information, you do not need the following information: IP Address Subnet Mask Default Router address DNS address If your Router is typical of the Router. 2 Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket. This configuration is to physically connect it to...
... the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the back panel of cable connections. Connecting the Router The first step for installing your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over a protocol other than PPPoE, you need any further information.... ISP allocates fixed or static IP information, you do not need the following information: IP Address Subnet Mask Default Router address DNS address If your Router is typical of the Router. 2 Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket. This configuration is to physically connect it to...
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... 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 contact with the Router if you change the wireless configuration. Next you configure the Router from a computer that the Cable/DSL status LED lights...
... 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 contact with the Router if you change the wireless configuration. Next you configure the Router from a computer that the Cable/DSL status LED lights...
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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 24 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set as follows: ■ Encryption -
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...the computers on your network, using the Discovery program. However, your computers are using a Windows 2000-based computer, use the Discovery program on the Router CD-ROM to Appendix A for details on how to Figure 6 should use the following procedure to change the configuration of your... Router. If your computers need to be displayed. To change your operating system for information on Properties. Refer to detect and configure your computers ...
...the computers on your network, using the Discovery program. However, your computers are using a Windows 2000-based computer, use the Discovery program on the Router CD-ROM to Appendix A for details on how to Figure 6 should use the following procedure to change the configuration of your... Router. If your computers need to be displayed. To change your operating system for information on Properties. Refer to detect and configure your computers ...
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Ensure that the Use Proxy Server option is not required for use with the Router. Select the Connections tab and click LAN Settings at the bottom. A screen similar to free resources, as it . Figure 8 Internet Properties Screen Disabling Web Proxy ...
Ensure that the Use Proxy Server option is not required for use with the Router. Select the Connections tab and click LAN Settings at the bottom. A screen similar to free resources, as it . Figure 8 Internet Properties Screen Disabling Web Proxy ...
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... do this. 2 Launch your Web browser on the computer. 3 Enter the following URL in (Figure 10). Refer to Chapter 2 for details on how to the Router. Figure 9 Web Browser Location Field (Factory Default) 4 To log in as an administrator, enter the password (the default setting is accessed through your browser: http...
... do this. 2 Launch your Web browser on the computer. 3 Enter the following URL in (Figure 10). Refer to Chapter 2 for details on how to the Router. Figure 9 Web Browser Location Field (Factory Default) 4 To log in as an administrator, enter the password (the default setting is accessed through your browser: http...