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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. DUA100A-72AAA01 Rev. 01 Published September 2004
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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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...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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... 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 referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide. Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router (3CRWD100x-72). ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide...
... 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 referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide. Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router (3CRWD100x-72). ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is designed to provide a cost-effective means of networking with 3Com®. The Router also provides protection in the form of an electronic "firewall" preventing anyone outside of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information ...
OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is designed to provide a cost-effective means of networking with 3Com®. The Router also provides protection in the form of an electronic "firewall" preventing anyone outside of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information ...
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Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet. 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 have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Firewall Router
Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to the Internet. 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 have in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your network. Figure 2 Example Network Using a Firewall Router
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... a Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP, and other services on your retailer. 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, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy...
... a Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP, and other services on your retailer. 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, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy...
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... 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 present. Figure 3 Router - This LED flashes during configuration at ... that help describe the state of indicator lights (LEDs) that DSL connection is on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ An active ADSL subscription and connection. ■ A Web browser that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.7 ...
... 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 present. Figure 3 Router - This LED flashes during configuration at ... that help describe the state of indicator lights (LEDs) that DSL connection is on your Router. ■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC. ■ An active ADSL subscription and connection. ■ A Web browser that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.7 ...
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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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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 Range up to 304.... dBm typical Modulation: CCK, BPSK, QPSK Encryption: 40/64 bit WEP, 128 bit WEP, WPA 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 Range up to 304.... dBm typical Modulation: CCK, BPSK, QPSK Encryption: 40/64 bit WEP, 128 bit WEP, WPA B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router.
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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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... in which you are designed to radio communications. For proper installation, login to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and the Canadian Department of the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is only authorized for use in France depend on the region in a residential installation. Table 5 below details the channels permitted by each country. REGULATORY NOTICES...
... in which you are designed to radio communications. For proper installation, login to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and the Canadian Department of the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router is only authorized for use in France depend on the region in a residential installation. Table 5 below details the channels permitted by each country. REGULATORY NOTICES...
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..., Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. FCC Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility 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 no guarantee that equipment and receiver are on , the user is in a particular installation...
..., Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. FCC Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility 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 no guarantee that equipment and receiver are on , the user is in a particular installation...
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... changes or modifications not expressly approved by European Directive 93/68/EEC and the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EC. CAUTION: The 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router has been certified as a mobile computing device as amended by the party responsible for human contact during normal operation is far below the FCC...This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as per FCC Section 2.1091. Nevertheless, the 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router shall be less than 20 cm.
... changes or modifications not expressly approved by European Directive 93/68/EEC and the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive 99/5/EC. CAUTION: The 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router has been certified as a mobile computing device as amended by the party responsible for human contact during normal operation is far below the FCC...This product complies with the European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as per FCC Section 2.1091. Nevertheless, the 3Com OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall Router shall be less than 20 cm.