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DUA100A-72AAA01 Rev. 01 Published September 2004 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router User Guide 3CRWDR100A-72 3CRWDR100B-72 3CRWDR100U-72 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
DUA100A-72AAA01 Rev. 01 Published September 2004 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router User Guide 3CRWDR100A-72 3CRWDR100B-72 3CRWDR100U-72 http://www.3com.com/ Part No.
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... Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 15 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Router 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Powering Up the Router 18 Connecting the Router 18 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining...
... Guide 8 Related Documentation 9 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Front Panel 14 Rear Panel 15 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction 17 Safety Information 17 Positioning the Router 17 Using the Rubber Feet 18 Powering Up the Router 18 Connecting the Router 18 3 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining...
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... the Setup Wizard 27 Setup Wizard - Connection Type 29 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 39 Main Menu 39 Status Screen 39 Status 40 LAN Setup 40 LAN Settings 41 Wireless Settings 43 Configuring Wireless 43 Encryption 44 Internet Settings 50 Connection Type 50 DNS 55 ...Hostname & MAC 56 Routing 57 Static Routes 57 RIP Parameters 58 Routing Table 59 Firewall...
... the Setup Wizard 27 Setup Wizard - Connection Type 29 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 39 Main Menu 39 Status Screen 39 Status 40 LAN Setup 40 LAN Settings 41 Wireless Settings 43 Configuring Wireless 43 Encryption 44 Internet Settings 50 Connection Type 50 DNS 55 ...Hostname & MAC 56 Routing 57 Static Routes 57 RIP Parameters 58 Routing Table 59 Firewall...
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...Time Zone 76 Status and Logs 77 ADSL Status 77 Logs 77 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 79 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 79 Connecting to the Internet 80 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 80 Wireless Networking 81 Recovering from Corrupted Software ... Internet Protocol Suite 85 Managing the Router over the Network 85 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 85 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 87 DHCP Addressing 87 Static Addressing 87 Auto-IP Addressing 87 B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 89 Standards 90
...Time Zone 76 Status and Logs 77 ADSL Status 77 Logs 77 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 79 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 79 Connecting to the Internet 80 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 80 Wireless Networking 81 Recovering from Corrupted Software ... Internet Protocol Suite 85 Managing the Router over the Network 85 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 85 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 87 DHCP Addressing 87 Static Addressing 87 Auto-IP Addressing 87 B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 89 Standards 90
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C SAFETY INFORMATION D END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 99 Purchase Value-Added Services 99 Troubleshoot Online 100 Access Software Downloads 100 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 100 Contact Us 101 GLOSSARY REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE OFFICECONNECT ADSL WIRELESS 11G FIREWALL ROUTER INDEX
C SAFETY INFORMATION D END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT E OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR PRODUCT Register Your Product 99 Purchase Value-Added Services 99 Troubleshoot Online 100 Access Software Downloads 100 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 100 Contact Us 101 GLOSSARY REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE OFFICECONNECT ADSL WIRELESS 11G FIREWALL ROUTER INDEX
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Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; This guide is referred to as...
Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site: http://www.3com.com Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; This guide is referred to as...
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For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. Related Documentation In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions. This guide contains the instructions you need to Appendix C. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA100A-72AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Installation Guide.
For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. Related Documentation In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions. This guide contains the instructions you need to Appendix C. Conventions 9 Example: ■ OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router User Guide ■ Part Number DUA100A-72AAA01 ■ Page 24 Do not use this guide, each Router document set includes one Installation Guide.
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... Internet connection amongst several wired and wireless computers. The Router also provides protection in the form of an electronic "firewall" preventing anyone outside of networking with 3Com®. 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Welcome to the world of your ... could afford the networking advantage. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is designed to access the Internet. The Router can also prevent your users from seeing your files or damaging your network from...
... Internet connection amongst several wired and wireless computers. The Router also provides protection in the form of an electronic "firewall" preventing anyone outside of networking with 3Com®. 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Welcome to the world of your ... could afford the networking advantage. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is designed to access the Internet. The Router can also prevent your users from seeing your files or damaging your network from...
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... The advantages of the Router include: ■ Shared Internet connection for both wired and wireless computers ■ High speed 802.11g wireless networking ■ No need for a dedicated, "always on your retailer. Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to Web, ...(DHCP) ■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to protect wireless network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for use , Web-based setup and configuration ■...
... The advantages of the Router include: ■ Shared Internet connection for both wired and wireless computers ■ High speed 802.11g wireless networking ■ No need for a dedicated, "always on your retailer. Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to Web, ...(DHCP) ■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to protect wireless network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for use , Web-based setup and configuration ■...
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... Panel 1 2 3 5 4 3CRWDR100A-72 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Power SYNC OnlineWLAN LAN Status 1 2 34 Green = 100M, Yellow = 10M, Flash = Activity 1 Power LED Green Indicates that the Router is powered on it indicates that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or ... or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ An active ADSL subscription and connection. ■ A Web browser that DSL connection is on . 2 SYNC LED Green...
... Panel 1 2 3 5 4 3CRWDR100A-72 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Power SYNC OnlineWLAN LAN Status 1 2 34 Green = 100M, Yellow = 10M, Flash = Activity 1 Power LED Green Indicates that the Router is powered on it indicates that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or ... or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ An active ADSL subscription and connection. ■ A Web browser that DSL connection is on . 2 SYNC LED Green...
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... is OK. Rear Panel 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 VDC 1A MAX ADSL Power Reset LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 6 Wireless Antennae The antennae on , the link between the port and the next piece of the Router contains four LAN ports, one ADSL port, a reset button, a power switch, and a power adapter socket. Rotating...Status LEDs Green If the LED is on the product should be placed in the Router, or there is a problem. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in a 'V' position when initially installed. Rear Panel Rear ...
... is OK. Rear Panel 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 VDC 1A MAX ADSL Power Reset LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 6 Wireless Antennae The antennae on , the link between the port and the next piece of the Router contains four LAN ports, one ADSL port, a reset button, a power switch, and a power adapter socket. Rotating...Status LEDs Green If the LED is on the product should be placed in the Router, or there is a problem. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in a 'V' position when initially installed. Rear Panel Rear ...
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2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction This chapter will be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in Appendix C before you through a basic installation of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear... to the four LAN ports 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 Please note the following: WARNING: Please read the "Safety Information" section in both horizontal and...
2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Introduction This chapter will be on top of a high shelf or similar furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in Appendix C before you through a basic installation of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the rear... to the four LAN ports 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 Please note the following: WARNING: Please read the "Safety Information" section in both horizontal and...
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... provider will have to add low-pass filters to your ADSL Router. Connecting the Router 19 Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit Internet Telephone Socket Splitter/ Microfilter Block 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Your PC Wireless Users 1 Run the provided telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to the ADSL port on the plug clicks into position to ensure...
... provider will have to add low-pass filters to your ADSL Router. Connecting the Router 19 Figure 5 Connecting the Router Power Supply Unit Internet Telephone Socket Splitter/ Microfilter Block 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Your PC Wireless Users 1 Run the provided telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL service to the ADSL port on the plug clicks into position to ensure...
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... wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set up your Router. If you configure the Router from a computer that you may lose contact with the Router if you change the wireless configuration. none ■ SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11 Figure 7 Installing without a splitter Connecting the Router ... can make use of the LAN ports. Next you need to one of the Router to communicate with the Internet. 3Com recommends that you perform the initial Router configuration from a wireless computer, note that is directly connected to set as follows: ■ Encryption -...
... wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set up your Router. If you configure the Router from a computer that you may lose contact with the Router if you change the wireless configuration. none ■ SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11 Figure 7 Installing without a splitter Connecting the Router ... can make use of the LAN ports. Next you need to one of the Router to communicate with the Internet. 3Com recommends that you perform the initial Router configuration from a wireless computer, note that is directly connected to set as follows: ■ Encryption -...
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... Password text box. 4 Enter your settings, and then click Next. 30 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD PPPoE Mode Figure 15 PPPoE Screen To setup the router for use with a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection, use the following procedure: 1 Enter your PPP over Ethernet user name in the Username text box. 2 Enter... your PPP over Ethernet password in the Password text box. 3 Re-type your PPP over Ethernet password in the Encapsulation drop-down list. The Wireless Settings screen is displayed.
... Password text box. 4 Enter your settings, and then click Next. 30 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD PPPoE Mode Figure 15 PPPoE Screen To setup the router for use with a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection, use the following procedure: 1 Enter your PPP over Ethernet user name in the Username text box. 2 Enter... your PPP over Ethernet password in the Password text box. 3 Re-type your PPP over Ethernet password in the Encapsulation drop-down list. The Wireless Settings screen is displayed.
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PPPoA Mode Figure 17 PPPoA Screen To setup the router for use with a PPP over ATM (PPPoA) connection, use from the Channel drop-down list. 8 Specify the SSID to use the following procedure: 1 Enter your PPP over ATM user name in the Username text box. 2 Enter your PPP over ATM password in the SSID field. Accessing the Setup Wizard 31 Figure 16 Wireless Settings Screen 7 Set the Wireless Channel you should give your wireless network a unique name. If there are other wireless networks in your area, you want to be used by your Wireless Network in the Password text box.
PPPoA Mode Figure 17 PPPoA Screen To setup the router for use with a PPP over ATM (PPPoA) connection, use from the Channel drop-down list. 8 Specify the SSID to use the following procedure: 1 Enter your PPP over ATM user name in the Username text box. 2 Enter your PPP over ATM password in the SSID field. Accessing the Setup Wizard 31 Figure 16 Wireless Settings Screen 7 Set the Wireless Channel you should give your wireless network a unique name. If there are other wireless networks in your area, you want to be used by your Wireless Network in the Password text box.
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... screen is displayed. Figure 18 Wireless Settings Screen 7 Set the Wireless Channel you by your settings, and then click Next. Bridge Mode (for a single PC) (RFC 1483 Bridged Mode) To setup the Router for use from the Channel drop-down list. 32 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD 3 Re-...type your PPP over ATM password in the Retype Password text box. 4 Enter your wireless network a unique name. This information will have been provided ...
... screen is displayed. Figure 18 Wireless Settings Screen 7 Set the Wireless Channel you by your settings, and then click Next. Bridge Mode (for a single PC) (RFC 1483 Bridged Mode) To setup the Router for use from the Channel drop-down list. 32 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD 3 Re-...type your PPP over ATM password in the Retype Password text box. 4 Enter your wireless network a unique name. This information will have been provided ...
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... in the SSID field. This information will have been provided to you by your Wireless Network in your area, you want to be used by your ISP. 3 Check all of your wireless network a unique name. Accessing the Setup Wizard 33 Figure 19 Bridged Mode Configuration Screen 1 Enter your VPI and VCI information... the encapsulation type (LLC or VC MUX) in the Encapsulation drop-down list. 5 Specify the SSID to use from the Channel drop-down list. The Wireless Settings screen is displayed.
... in the SSID field. This information will have been provided to you by your Wireless Network in your area, you want to be used by your ISP. 3 Check all of your wireless network a unique name. Accessing the Setup Wizard 33 Figure 19 Bridged Mode Configuration Screen 1 Enter your VPI and VCI information... the encapsulation type (LLC or VC MUX) in the Encapsulation drop-down list. 5 Specify the SSID to use from the Channel drop-down list. The Wireless Settings screen is displayed.
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34 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Routing Mode over ATM (RFC 1483 Routed Mode) To setup the Router for use with an RFC1483 routed connection: Figure 21 Routing Mode Screen 1 Enter your Internet IP address in ...the WAN IP text box. 2 Enter the subnet mask in the Subnet Mask text box. 3 Enter the default router in the Default Gateway text box. 4 Enter the DNS address in the Encapsulation drop-down list. This information will have been provided... type (LLC or VC MUX) in the DNS text box. 5 Enter your settings, and then click Next.The Wireless Settings screen is displayed.
34 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Routing Mode over ATM (RFC 1483 Routed Mode) To setup the Router for use with an RFC1483 routed connection: Figure 21 Routing Mode Screen 1 Enter your Internet IP address in ...the WAN IP text box. 2 Enter the subnet mask in the Subnet Mask text box. 3 Enter the default router in the Default Gateway text box. 4 Enter the DNS address in the Encapsulation drop-down list. This information will have been provided... type (LLC or VC MUX) in the DNS text box. 5 Enter your settings, and then click Next.The Wireless Settings screen is displayed.
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... in the Subnet Mask text box. Accessing the Setup Wizard 35 Figure 22 Wireless Settings Screen 8 Set the Wireless Channel you should give your wireless network a unique name. If there are other wireless networks in your area, you want to use from the Channel drop-down list. 9 Specify the SSID to be used by...
... in the Subnet Mask text box. Accessing the Setup Wizard 35 Figure 22 Wireless Settings Screen 8 Set the Wireless Channel you should give your wireless network a unique name. If there are other wireless networks in your area, you want to use from the Channel drop-down list. 9 Specify the SSID to be used by...