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... 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 an IP Address Automatically 23 Windows 2000 23 Windows XP 25 Windows 95/98/ME 25 Macintosh 25 Disabling PPPoE and PPTP Client Software 26 Disabling Web Proxy 26 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
... 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 an IP Address Automatically 23 Windows 2000 23 Windows XP 25 Windows 95/98/ME 25 Macintosh 25 Disabling PPPoE and PPTP Client Software 26 Disabling Web Proxy 26 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com...
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... THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 27 29 DSL Settings 29 Summary 33 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 35 Main Menu 35 Status Screen 35 Status 36 LAN Setup 36 LAN Settings 37 DHCP Clients List 38 Wireless 39 Configuring Wireless 39 Encryption 40 Disabled 41 WPA-PSK (no server) 41 128-bit WEP 42 64-bit WEP 42 WPA (with RADIUS Server) 43 Internet Settings 44 Connection Type 44 PPPoE 45 PPPoA 46 Bridged Mode for Single PC 47 Routing Mode over ATM 47 DNS 48 Routing 48 Static Routes...
... THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Wizard 27 29 DSL Settings 29 Summary 33 5 ROUTER CONFIGURATION Navigating Through the Router Configuration Pages 35 Main Menu 35 Status Screen 35 Status 36 LAN Setup 36 LAN Settings 37 DHCP Clients List 38 Wireless 39 Configuring Wireless 39 Encryption 40 Disabled 41 WPA-PSK (no server) 41 128-bit WEP 42 64-bit WEP 42 WPA (with RADIUS Server) 43 Internet Settings 44 Connection Type 44 PPPoE 45 PPPoA 46 Bridged Mode for Single PC 47 Routing Mode over ATM 47 DNS 48 Routing 48 Static Routes...
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... Logs 69 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 71 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 71 Connecting to the Internet 72 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 72 Wireless Networking 73 Recovering from Corrupted Software 74 Frequently Asked Questions 75 A IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 77 Managing the Router over the Network 77 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 77 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 79 DHCP Addressing 79 Static Addressing 79 Auto-IP Addressing 79 Downloaded...
... Logs 69 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 71 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 71 Connecting to the Internet 72 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 72 Wireless Networking 73 Recovering from Corrupted Software 74 Frequently Asked Questions 75 A IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 77 Managing the Router over the Network 77 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 77 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 79 DHCP Addressing 79 Static Addressing 79 Auto-IP Addressing 79 Downloaded...
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... text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. If you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. Please e-mail comments about this User Guide Your suggestions are linked with a plus sign (+). Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Feedback about this document to 3Com at the place...
... text. ■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software button names. If you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Examples: From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK. Please e-mail comments about this User Guide Your suggestions are linked with a plus sign (+). Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says "type." Feedback about this document to 3Com at the place...
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... Wireless11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Telephone Cable ■ One CD-ROM containing this User Guide ■ Installation Guide ■ One Support and Safety Information Sheet ■ One Warranty Flyer If any of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to -use with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to Web, FTP...
... Wireless11g Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for compatibility with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Telephone Cable ■ One CD-ROM containing this User Guide ■ Installation Guide ■ One Support and Safety Information Sheet ■ One Warranty Flyer If any of all network address settings (DHCP) ■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to -use with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to Web, FTP...
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... network equipment is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in a 'V' position when initially installed. CAUTION: Do not force the antennae beyond their mechanical stops. Figure 4 Router - Rotating the antennae further may cause damage. 7 Ethernet Ports Using suitable RJ45 cables, you can connect your ISP. 4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Green If the LED is on it indicates that has an Ethernet connection (for Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the LED...
... network equipment is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in a 'V' position when initially installed. CAUTION: Do not force the antennae beyond their mechanical stops. Figure 4 Router - Rotating the antennae further may cause damage. 7 Ethernet Ports Using suitable RJ45 cables, you can connect your ISP. 4 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED Green If the LED is on it indicates that has an Ethernet connection (for Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the LED...
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... the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the Router. Positioning the Router You should place the Router in a location that: ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that 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 your network. ■ Setting up your...
... the front panel LED indicator lights, and access to the Router. Positioning the Router You should place the Router in a location that: ■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that 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 your network. ■ Setting up your...
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Make sure that you will need to free resources, as it . Ensure that the Use Proxy Server option is not required for use with the Router. 26 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Disabling PPPoE and PPTP Client Software If you have PPPoE client software installed on your computer, you do this: 1 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click on Internet Options. 3 Select the Connections Tab. Select the Connections tab and click LAN Settings at...
Make sure that you will need to free resources, as it . Ensure that the Use Proxy Server option is not required for use with the Router. 26 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Disabling PPPoE and PPTP Client Software If you have PPPoE client software installed on your computer, you do this: 1 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click on Internet Options. 3 Select the Connections Tab. Select the Connections tab and click LAN Settings at...
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.... 7 In the Authentication Code field, enter the password that needs to be set on all RIP-enabled devices connected to other RIP-enabled devices rather than full routing data. 3 Select the Operation Mode: ■ Disabled - Auto Summarization sends simplified routing data to be set on your Router and any messages itself. 4 In the Version field, select RIPv1 or RIPv2. The router will not transmit any routing created using the MD5 encryption algorithm that...
.... 7 In the Authentication Code field, enter the password that needs to be set on all RIP-enabled devices connected to other RIP-enabled devices rather than full routing data. 3 Select the Operation Mode: ■ Disabled - Auto Summarization sends simplified routing data to be set on your Router and any messages itself. 4 In the Version field, select RIPv1 or RIPv2. The router will not transmit any routing created using the MD5 encryption algorithm that...
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..., you will need to work properly with the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature of the screen. Select the row that will need to check with the application vendor to determine which ports need to be configured. Also specify whether these ports are TCP or UDP. 3 You can manually input this : 1 Specify the trigger port (the one used by checking or unchecking the Enabled checkbox.
..., you will need to work properly with the Network Address Translation (NAT) feature of the screen. Select the row that will need to check with the application vendor to determine which ports need to be configured. Also specify whether these ports are TCP or UDP. 3 You can manually input this : 1 Specify the trigger port (the one used by checking or unchecking the Enabled checkbox.
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... next to record the security log and control client filtering. Allow at one computer can specify which SNTP servers the Router will use to update it's system clock, although doing this should only be logged into the Router's web management interface at least 15 minutes for security purposes and the default is used to "Enable Daylight Saving". Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The login timeout option is for...
... next to record the security log and control client filtering. Allow at one computer can specify which SNTP servers the Router will use to update it's system clock, although doing this should only be logged into the Router's web management interface at least 15 minutes for security purposes and the default is used to "Enable Daylight Saving". Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The login timeout option is for...
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... Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can re-establish your computers are not configured to use a Web proxy. Under Windows 2000 and Windows XP, use the Release and Renew functions to obtain a new IP address from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Connecting to the Internet If you can be found under Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections. On Windows computers, this . ■ Check that the PPPoE or PPPoA user...
... Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can re-establish your computers are not configured to use a Web proxy. Under Windows 2000 and Windows XP, use the Release and Renew functions to obtain a new IP address from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Connecting to the Internet If you can be found under Control Panel > Internet Options > Connections. On Windows computers, this . ■ Check that the PPPoE or PPPoA user...
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... the Wireless computer enabled in the list of the Router. You may reconnect your clients are using the same SSID or Service Area Name as those configured on the rear of allowed MAC addresses if you are the same as the Router. The Router cannot simultaneously support WPA and WEP encryption. ■ Ensure that it should be lit if wireless is enabled and will restart, and when the start-up...
... the Wireless computer enabled in the list of the Router. You may reconnect your clients are using the same SSID or Service Area Name as those configured on the rear of allowed MAC addresses if you are the same as the Router. The Router cannot simultaneously support WPA and WEP encryption. ■ Ensure that it should be lit if wireless is enabled and will restart, and when the start-up...
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... Router or wireless computers as this frequency band. The speeds supported by 802.11b are no devices like microwave ovens for more details. If you are generally available with Wireless computers distributed around it. DHCP is enabled, and the LAN IP address is set the channel on the quality of the network with the computer wireless card to carry out a site survey. This is used for low power...
... Router or wireless computers as this frequency band. The speeds supported by 802.11b are no devices like microwave ovens for more details. If you are generally available with Wireless computers distributed around it. DHCP is enabled, and the LAN IP address is set the channel on the quality of the network with the computer wireless card to carry out a site survey. This is used for low power...
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... computers connected? The Router supports VPN passthrough, which allows VPN clients on the LAN to the Router software are posted on the 3Com support web site, accessible by using hubs, switches and wireless access points connected to , but this is not a recommended configuration. 76 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING There are only 4 LAN ports on your LAN by visiting: http://www.3com.com Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Updates to communicate with VPN hosts on the Internet can connect to the Router. 3Com wireless access points...
... computers connected? The Router supports VPN passthrough, which allows VPN clients on the LAN to the Router software are posted on the 3Com support web site, accessible by using hubs, switches and wireless access points connected to , but this is not a recommended configuration. 76 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING There are only 4 LAN ports on your LAN by visiting: http://www.3com.com Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Updates to communicate with VPN hosts on the Internet can connect to the Router. 3Com wireless access points...
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... address from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine First time users will need to access these services for the version of support telephone numbers posted on the 3Com web site at http://www.3com.com/ Software Upgrades are the bug fix / maintenance releases for your reseller. A link to access upgrades and related documentation you contact 3Com for assistance, please have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list...
... address from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine First time users will need to access these services for the version of support telephone numbers posted on the 3Com web site at http://www.3com.com/ Software Upgrades are the bug fix / maintenance releases for your reseller. A link to access upgrades and related documentation you contact 3Com for assistance, please have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list...
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... mode.) Auto-negotiation Some devices in the range support auto-negotiation. It is used to connect a peer to peer network together without the use the best Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The rates will switch automatically depending on range and environment. 802.11g The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of the access point and still connect with each other wireless clients and which acts as a bridge between wireless clients and a wired network...
... mode.) Auto-negotiation Some devices in the range support auto-negotiation. It is used to connect a peer to peer network together without the use the best Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The rates will switch automatically depending on range and environment. 802.11g The IEEE specification for wireless Ethernet which allows speeds of the access point and still connect with each other wireless clients and which acts as a bridge between wireless clients and a wired network...
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... the proper IP address. A DSL modem uses your ISP has assigned. The DNS server address used by Xerox, Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation. ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier. Ethernet networks use CSMA/CD to transmit packets at the same time. Contrast with full duplex. Downloaded from seeing your files or damaging your wireless network. The ESSID is a more sophisticated. Hubs are generally more powerful level of encryption than a repeater and are similar...
... the proper IP address. A DSL modem uses your ISP has assigned. The DNS server address used by Xerox, Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation. ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier. Ethernet networks use CSMA/CD to transmit packets at the same time. Contrast with full duplex. Downloaded from seeing your files or damaging your wireless network. The ESSID is a more sophisticated. Hubs are generally more powerful level of encryption than a repeater and are similar...
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A NIC is for communication between two remote sites over Ethernet. Also called the hardware or physical address. NAT enables all the computers on your home network without having to each computer's network interface card and managing the data traffic between the local network and the Internet. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control. PPPoE Point-to connect Ethernet networks. RJ-45 A standard connector used to the network. The "RJ" stands for the purpose...
A NIC is for communication between two remote sites over Ethernet. Also called the hardware or physical address. NAT enables all the computers on your home network without having to each computer's network interface card and managing the data traffic between the local network and the Internet. The rules dictate format, timing, sequencing and error control. PPPoE Point-to connect Ethernet networks. RJ-45 A standard connector used to the network. The "RJ" stands for the purpose...
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Some vendors of wireless products use a single IP network address for the interconnection of a larger network. Subnet mask A subnet mask, which must assigned by InterNIC). Switches are generally more LANs than a bridge and are similar to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which may be a part of a different type; TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. ensuring that they connect more sophisticated. Servers provide end stations with ESSID. Originally...
Some vendors of wireless products use a single IP network address for the interconnection of a larger network. Subnet mask A subnet mask, which must assigned by InterNIC). Switches are generally more LANs than a bridge and are similar to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which may be a part of a different type; TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. ensuring that they connect more sophisticated. Servers provide end stations with ESSID. Originally...