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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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...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... 59 Special Applications 60 Virtual Servers 61 Client IP Filters 62 MAC Address Filtering 66 DMZ 67 Advanced 68 DDNS 70 SNMP 71 SNMP Community 71 SNMP Trap 72 System Tools 73 Restart Router 73 Reset to Factory Default ...
...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... 59 Special Applications 60 Virtual Servers 61 Client IP Filters 62 MAC Address Filtering 66 DMZ 67 Advanced 68 DDNS 70 SNMP 71 SNMP Community 71 SNMP Trap 72 System Tools 73 Restart Router 73 Reset to Factory Default ...
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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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... to install and configure the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router (3CRWD100x-72). If a release note is shipped with the ADSL 11g Wireless Router and contains information that differs from 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, the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is intended for use by...
... to install and configure the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router (3CRWD100x-72). If a release note is shipped with the ADSL 11g Wireless Router and contains information that differs from 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, the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is intended for use by...
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This guide contains the instructions you need to Appendix C. Related Documentation In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. 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.
This guide contains the instructions you need to Appendix C. Related Documentation In addition to this e-mail address for technical support questions. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to install and configure your Router. 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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...seeing your files or damaging your users from accessing Web sites which you find unsuitable. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is crucial. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. This computer must always be one computer is connected to the Internet. Computer networks ... Internet. In this network, only one of the fastest modes of networking with 3Com®. 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Welcome to the world of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage.
...seeing your files or damaging your users from accessing Web sites which you find unsuitable. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is crucial. Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. This computer must always be one computer is connected to the Internet. Computer networks ... Internet. In this network, only one of the fastest modes of networking with 3Com®. 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Welcome to the world of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage.
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..., please contact your network ■ Security - Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption 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 compatibility with Windows... Safety Information Sheet ■ One Warranty Flyer If any 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.
..., please contact your network ■ Security - Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption 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 compatibility with Windows... Safety Information Sheet ■ One Warranty Flyer If any 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.
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...or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. Front Panel The front panel of the Router contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that DSL connection is present. Front 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. 2 SYNC LED Green If the LED is ...
...or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher. Front Panel The front panel of the Router contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs) that DSL connection is present. Front 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. 2 SYNC LED Green If the LED is ...
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...lite) connection, then your service provider will have to add low-pass filters to your ADSL Router. In this case you can connect your phones and computer directly to the incoming ADSL line, but filter data signals out.) 2 Then: ■ If you are using a... phone system. 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...
...lite) connection, then your service provider will have to add low-pass filters to your ADSL Router. In this case you can connect your phones and computer directly to the incoming ADSL line, but filter data signals out.) 2 Then: ■ If you are using a... phone system. 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...
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... through - Before you enable NAT (Network Address Translation), make sure you have a single IP address and you have changed the administrator password. The ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router supports NAT-T draft 2 implementation. NAT-T (NAT Traversal) is needed as it is an Internet Draft proposed to IETF in order to help the...your network. For NAT-T to work, both ends of the connection need NAT disabled for an advanced system configuration. 68 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Advanced From the Advanced screen, you need to support this function. NAT is the method by which the...
... through - Before you enable NAT (Network Address Translation), make sure you have a single IP address and you have changed the administrator password. The ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router supports NAT-T draft 2 implementation. NAT-T (NAT Traversal) is needed as it is an Internet Draft proposed to IETF in order to help the...your network. For NAT-T to work, both ends of the connection need NAT disabled for an advanced system configuration. 68 CHAPTER 5: ROUTER CONFIGURATION Advanced From the Advanced screen, you need to support this function. NAT is the method by which the...
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B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Interfaces DSL connection LAN connection - four 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet ports (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) WLAN Interfaces Standard IEEE 802.11g, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 54Mbps, automatic fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, or 6 Mbps Maximum channels: 14...
B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router. OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router Interfaces DSL connection LAN connection - four 10Mbps/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet ports (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) WLAN Interfaces Standard IEEE 802.11g, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Transmission rate: 54Mbps, automatic fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, or 6 Mbps Maximum channels: 14...
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... XP ■ Mac OS 8.5 or higher ■ Unix Ethernet Performance The Router complies to the IEEE 802.3i, u and x specifications. shielded and unshielded cable types. ■ Maximum cable length of 100m (327.86 ft). OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 91 System Requirements Operating Systems The Router will support the following cable types and maximum lengths: ■ Category...
... XP ■ Mac OS 8.5 or higher ■ Unix Ethernet Performance The Router complies to the IEEE 802.3i, u and x specifications. shielded and unshielded cable types. ■ Maximum cable length of 100m (327.86 ft). OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router 91 System Requirements Operating Systems The Router will support the following cable types and maximum lengths: ■ Category...
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... has assigned. Contrast with full duplex. You must have the same ESSID entered into your wireless network. Half Duplex A system that allows packets to repeaters, in typing "3com.com" into the router and each of the same type; ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier. Hubs are generally more ...at a rate of 10 Mbps over a variety of your network from seeing your files or damaging your existing phone lines to wireless data transmissions. Firewall Electronic protection that the transmission distance of security to send and receive data at the same time and, in effect, doubles ...
... has assigned. Contrast with full duplex. You must have the same ESSID entered into your wireless network. Half Duplex A system that allows packets to repeaters, in typing "3com.com" into the router and each of the same type; ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier. Hubs are generally more ...at a rate of 10 Mbps over a variety of your network from seeing your files or damaging your existing phone lines to wireless data transmissions. Firewall Electronic protection that the transmission distance of security to send and receive data at the same time and, in effect, doubles ...
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... for enterprise, small business and home environments. (see also 802.11b, WECA) Wireless Client The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that meet their settings from the Router. A shared key encryption mechanism for example, different buildings, cities, or countries). ... overall throughput of their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi) WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. Encryption strength is an example of a firewall that allows it to your wireless network Wireless LAN Service Another term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier) Area Wizard...
... for enterprise, small business and home environments. (see also 802.11b, WECA) Wireless Client The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that meet their settings from the Router. A shared key encryption mechanism for example, different buildings, cities, or countries). ... overall throughput of their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi) WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. Encryption strength is an example of a firewall that allows it to your wireless network Wireless LAN Service Another term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier) Area Wizard...
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... South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela. REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE OFFICECONNECT ADSL WIRELESS 11G FIREWALL ROUTER Channels FCC Statement Use of Communications Equipment Standards entitled, "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003. This equipment has been tested and found to...interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and the Canadian Department of the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is only authorized for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Table 5 below details the channels ...
... South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela. REGULATORY NOTICES FOR THE OFFICECONNECT ADSL WIRELESS 11G FIREWALL ROUTER Channels FCC Statement Use of Communications Equipment Standards entitled, "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003. This equipment has been tested and found to...interference to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and the Canadian Department of the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is only authorized for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. Table 5 below details the channels ...
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... radio/television technician for help. FCC Declaration of Measurement 112 However, there is no guarantee that the Model: 3CRWDR100A-72 3CRWDR100B-72 3CRWDR100U-72 Description: OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the receiver. ■ Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment...
... radio/television technician for help. FCC Declaration of Measurement 112 However, there is no guarantee that the Model: 3CRWDR100A-72 3CRWDR100B-72 3CRWDR100U-72 Description: OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the receiver. ■ Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that equipment...
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... maintained from the antenna to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, the 3Com ADSL 11g Wireless Router must be installed with the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as per FCC Section 2.1091. CAUTION: The 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router has been certified as a mobile computing device as amended by the party responsible...
... maintained from the antenna to comply with the FCC RF exposure requirements, the 3Com ADSL 11g Wireless Router must be installed with the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as per FCC Section 2.1091. CAUTION: The 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router has been certified as a mobile computing device as amended by the party responsible...