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WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless networking. Encryption strength is 40/64 bit or 128 bit.

WiFi Wireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products that meet their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, WECA)

Wireless Client The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly connected to your wireless network

Wireless LAN Service Another term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)

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Wizard A Windows application that automates a procedure such as installation or configuration.

WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. A WLAN is a group of computers and devices connected together by wireless in a relatively small area (such as a house or office).

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Contents OfficeConnect 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents Running the Setup Wizard Using Discovery Page About this Guide Pddtechpubscomments@3com.com ConventionsConventions About this Guide OfficeConnect WirelessCable/DSL Gateway Example Network Without a Gateway Gateway Advantages Front Panel Minimum System Component RequirementsAlert LED Orange Four LAN Status LEDs Power LED GreenWireless Antennae Wireless LAN Wlan Status LEDRear Panel Cable/DSL Status LEDEthernet Cable/DSL port Power Adapter SocketFour 10/100 LAN ports Introducing the Gateway Introduction Safety InformationPositioning the Gateway 25 mm 1 in. clearance Wall MountingPptp User Name Pptp Password Pptp Server Address Powering Up Connecting the Gateway Hardware Installation Obtaining an IP Address Automatically Setting UP Your ComputersRestart your computer Windows 95/98/ME Windows XPPptp Client Disabling PPPoESoftware Wizard AccessingGateway Login Screen Welcome Screen Click Next to display the Time Zone setup screen Figure WAN Settings Internet Settings Screen PPPoE Screen PPPoE ModeHostname Screen Dynamic IP Address ModeStatic IP Mode Screen Static IP ModeEnter your Primary DNS Address and Secondary DNS address Pptp ModeLAN Settings LAN IP Address Screen Wireless Configuration Screen Summary Configuration Summary Screen Navigating ConfigurationThrough GatewayGetting Help Changing the Administration Password Unit Configuration LAN SettingsLAN Settings Channel Selection Enable Wireless NetworkingDisable Broadcast Ssid Service Area Name/SSIDWireless Encryption Type Encryption Keys Gateway Configuration Connection Control Detail Screen Authorised Wireless PCsDeleting a MAC Address Modifying a MAC AddressClient List Screen Client ListEncryption settings from the Gateway Service Area Name/SSID of the GatewayProfile Name Dynamic IP Address DSL or Cable Static IP Address DSL or CablePPPoE DSL only Pptp DSL or CableGateway Configuration Connection Parameters Screen Static IP Static IP AddressConnection Parameters Screen Dynamic IP Dynamic IP AddressPPP over Ethernet PPPoE Setup ScreenPptp Virtual DMZ FirewallVirtual Server Virtual Servers Settings ScreenSpecial Applications Special Applications Screen Click Add to save your settings Click PCs access authorized services only Gateway Configuration Security Screen Enabling Remote Administration Restart System ToolsRestore Configuration Data Backup ConfigurationReset to Factory Default Status and Logs Screen Status and LogsSupport Support Screen Gateway Configuration Basic Connection Browsing to the Gateway Configuration ScreensChecks Forgotten Password Connecting toReset to Factory DefaultsWireless Networking Troubleshooting Alert LED Recovering fromHow do I reset the Gateway to Factory Defaults? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow many computers on the LAN does the Gateway support? Does the Gateway support virtual private networks VPNs? Where can I download software upgrades for the Gateway?What other online resources are there? Troubleshooting Running Windows Installation 95/98/2000/Me/NTDiscovery ApplicationDiscovered Gateway Screen Managing the Gateway over the Network Protocol SuiteType Two Type OneHow does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? Appendix B IP Addressing Cable/DSL Gateway Interfaces System Requirements Operating Systems EMCWlan Interface Wireless Cable/DSL Interfaces GatewayFCC Part 15 Class B Maximum cable length of 100m 327.86 ft Appendix C Technical Specifications Important Safety Information Safety InformationWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Consignes importantes de Appendix D Safety Information 3Com Corporation AgreementAppendix E END User Software Licence Agreement Information Regarding Popular ISPs ISP InformationDrizzle, DSL Extreme, Earthlink Glossary Glossary Ethernet Address See MAC address Glossary Glossary Traffic The movement of data packets on a network Area Glossary Index Ping FCC Declaration FCC StatementConformity Model DescriptionEurope CE StatementCSA Statement Bsmi Statement Vcci StatementChannels Regulatory Notices for Wireless CABLE/DSL GatewayModel Description 3CRWE52196 How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference ProblemsBsmi Statement RF Exposure Compliance Page All specifications are subject to change without notice