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AA Published July 2008 Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router User Guide WL-602 3CRWER300-73 http://www.3Com.com/ Part No. 10016790 Rev.
AA Published July 2008 Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router User Guide WL-602 3CRWER300-73 http://www.3Com.com/ Part No. 10016790 Rev.
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... This User Guide 9 Related Documentation 9 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Physical Features 14 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction 19 Safety Information 19 Positioning the Router 19 Using the Rubber Feet 20 Wall Mounting 20 Mounting Instructions for Cement Walls 20 Mounting Instructions for Wood Walls 21 Powering Up the Router 21 Connecting the Router 21 SETTING...
... This User Guide 9 Related Documentation 9 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Physical Features 14 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction 19 Safety Information 19 Positioning the Router 19 Using the Rubber Feet 20 Wall Mounting 20 Mounting Instructions for Cement Walls 20 Mounting Instructions for Wood Walls 21 Powering Up the Router 21 Connecting the Router 21 SETTING...
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... Connection Checks 125 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 126 Connecting to the Internet 127 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 127 Wireless Networking 128 Recovering from Corrupted Software 130 Power Adapter 130 Frequently Asked Questions 132 IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 133 Managing the Router over the Network 133 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 133 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 135 DHCP Addressing 135 Static Addressing 135 Auto-IP Addressing 135 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router...
... Connection Checks 125 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 126 Connecting to the Internet 127 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 127 Wireless Networking 128 Recovering from Corrupted Software 130 Power Adapter 130 Frequently Asked Questions 132 IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 133 Managing the Router over the Network 133 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 133 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 135 DHCP Addressing 135 Static Addressing 135 Auto-IP Addressing 135 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router...
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... 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 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router (3CRWER300-73). Category 3, Category 5, and Category 6 Twisted Pair Cables are available in the release...
... 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 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; Most user guides and release notes are referred to install and configure the 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router (3CRWER300-73). Category 3, Category 5, and Category 6 Twisted Pair Cables are available in the release...
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... documentation more useful to you need to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router User Guide ■ Part Number 10016790 Rev. In addition to this document to install and configure your Router. For information about this guide, each Router document set includes one Installation Guide. Please e-mail comments about contacting Technical Support...
... documentation more useful to you need to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document title ■ Document part number (on the title page) ■ Page number (if appropriate) Example: ■ 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router User Guide ■ Part Number 10016790 Rev. In addition to this document to install and configure your Router. For information about this guide, each Router document set includes one Installation Guide. Please e-mail comments about contacting Technical Support...
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... your computers. This computer must always be one computer is connected to the Internet. Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router The 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router is crucial. In this network, only one of the fastest modes of networking with 3Com®. Computer networks have proved to be powered on for the other computers on the network to access the Internet. 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Welcome to the world of communication but, until recently...
... your computers. This computer must always be one computer is connected to the Internet. Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router The 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router is crucial. In this network, only one of the fastest modes of networking with 3Com®. Computer networks have proved to be powered on for the other computers on the network to access the Internet. 1 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Welcome to the world of communication but, until recently...
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... Internet connection ■ Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of all network address settings (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 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for use with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable...
... Internet connection ■ Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh computers ■ Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration ■ Provides centralization of all network address settings (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 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router ■ One power adapter for use with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable...
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... factory defaults. Fast flash during self test. Fast flash for 2 seconds when the firewall detects a hacker attack. 3 Cable/DSL Blue LED on indicates the physical connection is receiving power from the power adapter. The port will light if the router is on . If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is enabled. If it indicates that wireless networking is a problem...
... factory defaults. Fast flash during self test. Fast flash for 2 seconds when the firewall detects a hacker attack. 3 Cable/DSL Blue LED on indicates the physical connection is receiving power from the power adapter. The port will light if the router is on . If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is enabled. If it indicates that wireless networking is a problem...
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... en route. 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction This chapter will guide you start. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. A suitable location might be connected to the four LAN ports on top of the LED indicator lights, and access to external ADSL or Cable modem. ■ is conveniently located for networking with the Router. Positioning the Router...
... en route. 2 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction This chapter will guide you start. VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. A suitable location might be connected to the four LAN ports on top of the LED indicator lights, and access to external ADSL or Cable modem. ■ is conveniently located for networking with the Router. Positioning the Router...
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22 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ROUTER To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set as follows: ■ Encryption - Figure 5 Network Configuration for 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router. none ■ SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11 This following figure shows a typical network configuration for the Router
22 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ROUTER To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set as follows: ■ Encryption - Figure 5 Network Configuration for 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router. none ■ SSID - 3Com ■ Channel - 11 This following figure shows a typical network configuration for the Router
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... use 3Com Detect to connect to install the utility. Select the 3Com Detect Application link to the Web interface of the CD-ROM. 4 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Router using the 3Com Detect Application The 3Com Detect application works by automatically locating your Router, establishing what IP address it is using and then launching your Router (either directly or on a network that will take you will not be accessed from the Windows Start/Programs list...
... use 3Com Detect to connect to install the utility. Select the 3Com Detect Application link to the Web interface of the CD-ROM. 4 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Router using the 3Com Detect Application The 3Com Detect application works by automatically locating your Router, establishing what IP address it is using and then launching your Router (either directly or on a network that will take you will not be accessed from the Windows Start/Programs list...
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... the private interface (the Ethernet connection to -Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). To allow only one computer to use this occurs, the packet is through the firewall, enable MSS Clamping. Before you have changed the factory default Administration Password. When this feature, select Disable Remote Administration. ■ Select Enable administration from anywhere on the WAN interface, the client sends an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) error to the external server to use the remote administration. However...
... the private interface (the Ethernet connection to -Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). To allow only one computer to use this occurs, the packet is through the firewall, enable MSS Clamping. Before you have changed the factory default Administration Password. When this feature, select Disable Remote Administration. ■ Select Enable administration from anywhere on the WAN interface, the client sends an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) error to the external server to use the remote administration. However...
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... from the Router. 3 Re-apply power to use a Web proxy. Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can browse to the Router configuration screen but cannot access Web sites on the Internet, check the following: ■ Confirm that the physical connection between the Router and the cable/DSL modem is OK, and that the Cable/DSL LED on the Router is taking place, so choose a time when this . 6 When the configuration wizard has...
... from the Router. 3 Re-apply power to use a Web proxy. Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults If you can browse to the Router configuration screen but cannot access Web sites on the Internet, check the following: ■ Confirm that the physical connection between the Router and the cable/DSL modem is OK, and that the Cable/DSL LED on the Router is taking place, so choose a time when this . 6 When the configuration wizard has...
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... try changing the antenna positions on the rear of the Router. The Router contains an Access Point that there are no devices, like microwave ovens for example, close to operate in the list of allowed MAC addresses if you are using the same SSID or Service Area Name as the Router. You should be lit if wireless is enabled and will flash when there is correctly installed and configured.
... try changing the antenna positions on the rear of the Router. The Router contains an Access Point that there are no devices, like microwave ovens for example, close to operate in the list of allowed MAC addresses if you are using the same SSID or Service Area Name as the Router. You should be lit if wireless is enabled and will flash when there is correctly installed and configured.
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... total users on the LAN are only 4 LAN ports on the LAN does the Router support? VPN initiation/termination is used when you need to establisha secure site-to-site communication or make your laptop with VPN client." 132 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Frequently Asked Questions How do I reset the Router to Factory Defaults on page 127. How are connected to 3Com Router and access the corporate network from your network accessible to the Router. 3Com wireless access points and hubs and switches provide...
... total users on the LAN are only 4 LAN ports on the LAN does the Router support? VPN initiation/termination is used when you need to establisha secure site-to-site communication or make your laptop with VPN client." 132 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Frequently Asked Questions How do I reset the Router to Factory Defaults on page 127. How are connected to 3Com Router and access the corporate network from your network accessible to the Router. 3Com wireless access points and hubs and switches provide...
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... dual speed Ethernet port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) LAN connection - One internal PIFA antenna for the 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router. 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router Interfaces WAN connection - B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for RX function only and the gain value is 2 dBi. four 10 Mbps/100 Mbps dual speed Ethernet ports (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Antenna Two external Dipole antennas for TX/RX function and the gain value is 2 dBi. MCS15 (20MHz): -65 dBm ; WLAN Interfaces IEEE...
... dual speed Ethernet port (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) LAN connection - One internal PIFA antenna for the 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router. 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router Interfaces WAN connection - B TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This section lists the technical specifications for RX function only and the gain value is 2 dBi. four 10 Mbps/100 Mbps dual speed Ethernet ports (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Antenna Two external Dipole antennas for TX/RX function and the gain value is 2 dBi. MCS15 (20MHz): -65 dBm ; WLAN Interfaces IEEE...
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3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router 139 Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g Safety: EN 60950-1: 2001 UL 60950-1 IEC 60950-1: 2001 CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC: FCC Part15 B EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 EN 301 489-1 ICES-003 Radio FCC Part 15 C RSS-210 EN 300 328 Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68) *See "Regulatory Notices" for conditions of operation.
3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router 139 Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g Safety: EN 60950-1: 2001 UL 60950-1 IEC 60950-1: 2001 CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1 EMC: FCC Part15 B EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 EN 301 489-1 ICES-003 Radio FCC Part 15 C RSS-210 EN 300 328 Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68) *See "Regulatory Notices" for conditions of operation.
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... hardware and software, including revision level ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Access Software Downloads 149 Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for your region, use the Serial Number as a separately ordered product. Access Software Downloads You are available for assistance, please have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list of your warranty and other service Support...
... hardware and software, including revision level ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable Access Software Downloads 149 Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for your region, use the Serial Number as a separately ordered product. Access Software Downloads You are available for assistance, please have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list of your warranty and other service Support...
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... operation of this equipment must be installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of the devices included with this equipment. 163 REGULATORY NOTICES For 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router GENERAL STATEMENTS The 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router (WL-602) must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
... operation of this equipment must be installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of the devices included with this equipment. 163 REGULATORY NOTICES For 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router GENERAL STATEMENTS The 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router (WL-602) must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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... Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be installed and operated with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Cet appareil numerique de ...Brand Name: 3Com Corporation Model Number: WL-602 Equipment Type: 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router Complies with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. 164 US MANUFACTURER'S FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The correction of interference caused by 3Com could void the user's authority to channels 1 through ...
... Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be installed and operated with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Cet appareil numerique de ...Brand Name: 3Com Corporation Model Number: WL-602 Equipment Type: 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router Complies with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. 164 US MANUFACTURER'S FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The correction of interference caused by 3Com could void the user's authority to channels 1 through ...