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Support/Feedback 124 Support 124 Feedback 124 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic 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 ... 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 137 Standards 139
Support/Feedback 124 Support 124 Feedback 124 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic 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 ... 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 137 Standards 139
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SAFETY INFORMATION END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 148 Solve Problems Online 148 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 148 Access Software Downloads 149 Contact Us 149 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 149 GLOSSARY REGULATORY NOTICES INDEX
SAFETY INFORMATION END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 148 Solve Problems Online 148 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 148 Access Software Downloads 149 Contact Us 149 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 149 GLOSSARY REGULATORY NOTICES INDEX
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...Technical Support, please refer 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. AA ■ Page 24 Do not use this e-mail address for technical support questions. They will help make our documentation more useful to...
...Technical Support, please refer 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. AA ■ Page 24 Do not use this e-mail address for technical support questions. They will help make our documentation more useful to...
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...wireless computers ■ High speed 802.11n wireless networking ■ No need for compatibility with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable ■ One CD-ROM containing this User Guide, copies of the quick install guide in various languages and the 3Com Detect application. ■ Installation guide ■ Support...9632; Security - Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect wireless network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router ■ One ...
...wireless computers ■ High speed 802.11n wireless networking ■ No need for compatibility with the Router ■ Four rubber feet ■ One Ethernet cable ■ One CD-ROM containing this User Guide, copies of the quick install guide in various languages and the 3Com Detect application. ■ Installation guide ■ Support...9632; Security - Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and encryption to protect wireless network traffic Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items: ■ One 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router ■ One ...
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... 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Cable or ADSL modem needs to have an Ethernet interface. ■ A Web browser that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher,... front panel of the Router contains a series of various networking and connection operations. Note that help describe the state of indicator lights (LEDs) that your Router. ■ An 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n draft2.0 compliant wireless NIC. ■ An active ADSL or Cable subscription and connection. Front...
... 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Cable or ADSL modem needs to have an Ethernet interface. ■ A Web browser that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher,... front panel of the Router contains a series of various networking and connection operations. Note that help describe the state of indicator lights (LEDs) that your Router. ■ An 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n draft2.0 compliant wireless NIC. ■ An active ADSL or Cable subscription and connection. Front...
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...Enter the pre-shared key in the form of a word, phrase or series of letters and numbers. WPA supports TKIP and AES Encryption technique, for some old module of asterisks (*), then check the Hide PSK checkbox. 6...server option. In this case, we suggest you to be between 8 and 63 characters long and can support AES over WPA, we suggest you directly select "AES for WPA2". Each client that you enter to select... "AUTO for WPA, AES for both WPA and WPA2. If your wireless client cards can include spaces and symbols. The key must use the same key. 5 If you...
...Enter the pre-shared key in the form of a word, phrase or series of letters and numbers. WPA supports TKIP and AES Encryption technique, for some old module of asterisks (*), then check the Hide PSK checkbox. 6...server option. In this case, we suggest you to be between 8 and 63 characters long and can support AES over WPA, we suggest you directly select "AES for WPA2". Each client that you enter to select... "AUTO for WPA, AES for both WPA and WPA2. If your wireless client cards can include spaces and symbols. The key must use the same key. 5 If you...
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...TKIP, AES, Auto for WPA AES for WPA2, and AES for both WPA and WPA2. WPA supports TKIP and AES Encryption technique, for some old module of the RADIUS server on your wireless client cards can support AES over WPA, we suggest you to change this setting, you can do so by specifying... best security solution. In this case, we suggest you directly select "AES for both WPA and WPA2". 4 Enter the IP address of wireless client cards, they may only support TKIP. If your network into the RADIUS Server field. 5 Enter the port number that a RADIUS server is operating on the network. 48...
...TKIP, AES, Auto for WPA AES for WPA2, and AES for both WPA and WPA2. WPA supports TKIP and AES Encryption technique, for some old module of the RADIUS server on your wireless client cards can support AES over WPA, we suggest you to change this setting, you can do so by specifying... best security solution. In this case, we suggest you directly select "AES for both WPA and WPA2". 4 Enter the IP address of wireless client cards, they may only support TKIP. If your network into the RADIUS Server field. 5 Enter the port number that a RADIUS server is operating on the network. 48...
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... home network or very small business networking environment, PSK is a password, in the form of a word, phrase or series of wireless client cards, they may only support TKIP. If your network does not have a RADIUS server, select the no server option. Figure 44 WPA-PSK (no server) Screen... CONFIGURING THE ROUTER ■ enter a memorable passphrase in the Pre-shared Key (PSK) field. The WEP keys on each device on the wireless network must be specified. 2 Click Apply. If your wireless client cards can be identical. The pre-shared key is typically used. WPA supports TKIP and ...
... home network or very small business networking environment, PSK is a password, in the form of a word, phrase or series of wireless client cards, they may only support TKIP. If your network does not have a RADIUS server, select the no server option. Figure 44 WPA-PSK (no server) Screen... CONFIGURING THE ROUTER ■ enter a memorable passphrase in the Pre-shared Key (PSK) field. The WEP keys on each device on the wireless network must be specified. 2 Click Apply. If your wireless client cards can be identical. The pre-shared key is typically used. WPA supports TKIP and ...
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...must use the same key. 5 If you want the key that a RADIUS server is running on the screen as a series of wireless client cards, they may only support TKIP. Figure 45 WPA (with RADIUS Server) Screen 1 Select WPA with RADIUS Server) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) provides dynamic key...options are available: TKIP, AES, Auto for WPA AES for WPA2, and AES for WPA2". Wireless Settings 61 numbers. WPA supports TKIP and AES Encryption technique, for both WPA and WPA2. If your wireless client cards can include spaces and symbols. This function requires that you enter to be between 8...
...must use the same key. 5 If you want the key that a RADIUS server is running on the screen as a series of wireless client cards, they may only support TKIP. Figure 45 WPA (with RADIUS Server) Screen 1 Select WPA with RADIUS Server) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) provides dynamic key...options are available: TKIP, AES, Auto for WPA AES for WPA2, and AES for WPA2". Wireless Settings 61 numbers. WPA supports TKIP and AES Encryption technique, for both WPA and WPA2. If your wireless client cards can include spaces and symbols. This function requires that you enter to be between 8...
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The higher the AC priority, the higher the probability that are connected to update the list. Wireless Settings 65 Client List You can view the list of all wireless clients that data is transmitted. WMM uses traffic priority based on the four ACs; Voice, Video, Best Effort, and Background. Figure 49 WMM Screen WMM Wireless Multimedia (WMM) mode, which supports devices that meet the 801.11e QBSS standard. Check the Enable WMM Function box, the WMM parameters table will appear. Figure 48 Client List Screen Click Refresh to the Router.
The higher the AC priority, the higher the probability that are connected to update the list. Wireless Settings 65 Client List You can view the list of all wireless clients that data is transmitted. WMM uses traffic priority based on the four ACs; Voice, Video, Best Effort, and Background. Figure 49 WMM Screen WMM Wireless Multimedia (WMM) mode, which supports devices that meet the 801.11e QBSS standard. Check the Enable WMM Function box, the WMM parameters table will appear. Figure 48 Client List Screen Click Refresh to the Router.
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...Points to rebroadcast received signals to extend range and reach, though this can vary from product to Figure 51). Figure 50 Wireless WDS Settings Screen 1 Check the Enable WDS Function checkbox. 2 To refresh the list of the desired APs is no guarantee... Wireless Networking. In addition, the security settings for WDS links should be added), the add WDS screen will interoperate. WDS enables one setup for your wireless clients. Note that different products will appear (refer to product. 68 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER WDS The Router supports WDS (Wireless Distribution...
...Points to rebroadcast received signals to extend range and reach, though this can vary from product to Figure 51). Figure 50 Wireless WDS Settings Screen 1 Check the Enable WDS Function checkbox. 2 To refresh the list of the desired APs is no guarantee... Wireless Networking. In addition, the security settings for WDS links should be added), the add WDS screen will interoperate. WDS enables one setup for your wireless clients. Note that different products will appear (refer to product. 68 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER WDS The Router supports WDS (Wireless Distribution...
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... respond to access the Internet. This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports and in order to support this feature. The Router ships with the Router, basically "telling" the Router which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by advanced users, and if your ISP assigns you multiple IP ... Apply; This function should only be able to an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Ping from the outside. Some applications require the Router's firewall to be set up so it will not be disabled by your ISP with passing IPSec traffic through - An application that are Universal ...
... respond to access the Internet. This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports and in order to support this feature. The Router ships with the Router, basically "telling" the Router which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by advanced users, and if your ISP assigns you multiple IP ... Apply; This function should only be able to an Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) Ping from the outside. Some applications require the Router's firewall to be set up so it will not be disabled by your ISP with passing IPSec traffic through - An application that are Universal ...
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... Advanced 99 RIP RIP (Routing Information Protocol) - Figure 80 RIP Parameter Screen You can set up RIP independently on your network that does not support RIPv2. RIP allows the network administrator to other RIP-enabled devices. ■ Silent - RIP is enabled for the WAN or LAN interface. ... routing data to all other RIP-enabled devices rather than full routing data. 3 Select the Operation Mode: ■ Disable - The router will not transmit any messages itself. 4 In the Version field, select 1 or 2. 3Com recommends that information to other cases, you only use RIPv2.
... Advanced 99 RIP RIP (Routing Information Protocol) - Figure 80 RIP Parameter Screen You can set up RIP independently on your network that does not support RIPv2. RIP allows the network administrator to other RIP-enabled devices. ■ Silent - RIP is enabled for the WAN or LAN interface. ... routing data to all other RIP-enabled devices rather than full routing data. 3 Select the Operation Mode: ■ Disable - The router will not transmit any messages itself. 4 In the Version field, select 1 or 2. 3Com recommends that information to other cases, you only use RIPv2.
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... to map a static domain name to a dynamic IP address. This function allows you to create a hostname that points to your DDNS provider. 3 Click Apply. The Router supports five DDNS providers: ■ DynDNS.org ■ TZO.com ■ Dt DNS.com ■ No-IP.com ■ Zoneedit.com Figure 81 Dynamic Domain Name... DDNS. 2 Select the provider, and then enter the necessary information provided by your dynamic IP or static IP address or URL. Advanced 101 DDNS The Router provides a list of dynamic DNS providers for you to choose from your DDNS provider.
... to map a static domain name to a dynamic IP address. This function allows you to create a hostname that points to your DDNS provider. 3 Click Apply. The Router supports five DDNS providers: ■ DynDNS.org ■ TZO.com ■ Dt DNS.com ■ No-IP.com ■ Zoneedit.com Figure 81 Dynamic Domain Name... DDNS. 2 Select the provider, and then enter the necessary information provided by your dynamic IP or static IP address or URL. Advanced 101 DDNS The Router provides a list of dynamic DNS providers for you to choose from your DDNS provider.
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...Enable Syslog Server checkbox. 2 Enter the Server LAN IP Address in the space provided. 3 Click Apply. The Router supports V1 and V2c trap messaging. Advanced 103 You can configure your SNMP management agent supports. To configure SNMP traps: 1 In the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the PC to ...which you want your Router to send status messages. 2 In the Community field, enter the name of the ...
...Enable Syslog Server checkbox. 2 Enter the Server LAN IP Address in the space provided. 3 Click Apply. The Router supports V1 and V2c trap messaging. Advanced 103 You can configure your SNMP management agent supports. To configure SNMP traps: 1 In the IP Address field, enter the IP address of the PC to ...which you want your Router to send status messages. 2 In the Community field, enter the name of the ...
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... clients on the LAN to -Point Tunneling Protocol) - When adding or editing values on the LAN. Check that your ISP's routers support this screen remember that both ends of the connection must contain the same information. Note: Enabling L2TP over IPSec Virtual Servers on ...the LAN. 108 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER VPN The Router has a Virtual Private Network (VPN) feature that provides a secure link between two devices, make sure that your ISP's routers support this is easy to edit existing connections. Note: Enabling the PPTP Server...
... clients on the LAN to -Point Tunneling Protocol) - When adding or editing values on the LAN. Check that your ISP's routers support this screen remember that both ends of the connection must contain the same information. Note: Enabling L2TP over IPSec Virtual Servers on ...the LAN. 108 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER VPN The Router has a Virtual Private Network (VPN) feature that provides a secure link between two devices, make sure that your ISP's routers support this is easy to edit existing connections. Note: Enabling the PPTP Server...
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124 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER Support/Feedback You can use the Support/Feedback screen to obtain support and help, and also provide feedback to the 3Com Web site. Feedback To provide feedback to 3Com, please click Provide Feedback, and this will connect you to 3Com. Figure 109 Feedback Screen This screen shows feedback information. Support Figure 108 Support Screen This screen shows support information.
124 CHAPTER 5: CONFIGURING THE ROUTER Support/Feedback You can use the Support/Feedback screen to obtain support and help, and also provide feedback to the 3Com Web site. Feedback To provide feedback to 3Com, please click Provide Feedback, and this will connect you to 3Com. Figure 109 Feedback Screen This screen shows feedback information. Support Figure 108 Support Screen This screen shows support information.
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...9632; Verify that it should take care to Wireless Settings on page 55 and enable wireless networking. ■ Ensure that the TCP/IP settings for all devices are correct. ■ Ensure that the Wireless Clients are The Router cannot simultaneously support WPA and WEP encryption. ■ Ensure ... 802.11b and 802.11g and 802.11n. 128 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Wireless Networking ■ Ensure that you can try changing the antenna positions on the rear of the Router. Verify that each wireless computer, and that your wireless computers are configured to improve coverage. For...
...9632; Verify that it should take care to Wireless Settings on page 55 and enable wireless networking. ■ Ensure that the TCP/IP settings for all devices are correct. ■ Ensure that the Wireless Clients are The Router cannot simultaneously support WPA and WEP encryption. ■ Ensure ... 802.11b and 802.11g and 802.11n. 128 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING Wireless Networking ■ Ensure that you can try changing the antenna positions on the rear of the Router. Verify that each wireless computer, and that your wireless computers are configured to improve coverage. For...
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... back to find the optimal siting for your Computer Card documentation and vendor for the wireless Router. Consult your wireless computer. If you are not achieving the speed you are generally available with wireless computers distributed around it. The speeds supported by 802.11g are 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps and 1 Mbps. Applications are to the...
... back to find the optimal siting for your Computer Card documentation and vendor for the wireless Router. Consult your wireless computer. If you are not achieving the speed you are generally available with wireless computers distributed around it. The speeds supported by 802.11g are 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps and 1 Mbps. Applications are to the...
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... 3C12VSA 3C12VKR 3C12VRA Region US and Canada UK Europe and Middle East Australasia (except Japan and Korea) South Africa Korea Argentina For reference, the part number for the power adapter supplied for your region is still no power, contact 3Com Technical Support and ask for assistance Caution...: Only use any other power adapter. Do not use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Power Adapter 131 ■ Ensure the power adapter is correctly fitted...
... 3C12VSA 3C12VKR 3C12VRA Region US and Canada UK Europe and Middle East Australasia (except Japan and Korea) South Africa Korea Argentina For reference, the part number for the power adapter supplied for your region is still no power, contact 3Com Technical Support and ask for assistance Caution...: Only use any other power adapter. Do not use the power adapter supplied with the Router. Power Adapter 131 ■ Ensure the power adapter is correctly fitted...