3Com 3CRWE52196 manual Minimum System Component Requirements, Front Panel, Alert LED Orange

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14CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE GATEWAY

Minimum System

and Component

Requirements

Your Gateway requires that the computer(s) and components in your network be configured with at least the following:

■A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher).

■An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be connected to the four-port switch on your Gateway.

■An 802.11b wireless NIC (if you are using an OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway).

■A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45 connector).

■An active Internet access account.

■A Web browser program that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.

Front Panel	The front panel of the Gateway contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs)
	that help describe the state of various networking and connection
	operations.
	Figure 3 Gateway - Front Panel

For example purposes only, this graphic shows a Wireless Cable/DSL

Gateway.

1Alert LED Orange

Indicates a number of different conditions, as described below. Off - The Gateway is operating normally.

Flashing quickly - Indicates one of the following conditions:

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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 Conventions Pddtechpubscomments@3com.comConventions About this Guide Cable/DSL Gateway WirelessOfficeConnect Example Network Without a Gateway Gateway Advantages Alert LED Orange Minimum System Component RequirementsFront Panel Power LED Green Four LAN Status LEDsRear Panel Wireless LAN Wlan Status LEDWireless Antennae Cable/DSL Status LEDFour 10/100 LAN ports Power Adapter SocketEthernet Cable/DSL port Introducing the Gateway Positioning the Gateway Safety InformationIntroduction Wall Mounting 25 mm 1 in. clearancePptp User Name Pptp Password Pptp Server Address Powering Up Connecting the Gateway Hardware Installation Setting UP Your Computers Obtaining an IP Address AutomaticallyRestart your computer Windows XP Windows 95/98/MESoftware Disabling PPPoEPptp Client Accessing WizardGateway Login Screen Welcome Screen Click Next to display the Time Zone setup screen Figure WAN Settings Internet Settings Screen PPPoE Mode PPPoE ScreenDynamic IP Address Mode Hostname ScreenStatic IP Mode Static IP Mode ScreenPptp Mode Enter your Primary DNS Address and Secondary DNS addressLAN Settings LAN IP Address Screen Wireless Configuration Screen Summary Configuration Summary Screen Through ConfigurationNavigating GatewayGetting Help Changing the Administration Password LAN Settings Unit ConfigurationLAN Settings Enable Wireless Networking Channel SelectionService Area Name/SSID Disable Broadcast SsidWireless Encryption Type Encryption Keys Gateway Configuration Authorised Wireless PCs Connection Control Detail ScreenModifying a MAC Address Deleting a MAC AddressClient List Client List ScreenProfile Name Service Area Name/SSID of the GatewayEncryption settings from the Gateway PPPoE DSL only Static IP Address DSL or CableDynamic IP Address DSL or Cable Pptp DSL or CableGateway Configuration Static IP Address Connection Parameters Screen Static IPDynamic IP Address Connection Parameters Screen Dynamic IPPPPoE Setup Screen PPP over EthernetPptp Firewall Virtual DMZVirtual Servers Settings Screen Virtual ServerSpecial Applications Special Applications Screen Click Add to save your settings Click PCs access authorized services only Gateway Configuration Security Screen Enabling Remote Administration System Tools RestartBackup Configuration Restore Configuration DataReset to Factory Default Status and Logs Status and Logs ScreenSupport Support Screen Gateway Configuration Checks Browsing to the Gateway Configuration ScreensBasic Connection Reset to Connecting toForgotten Password Factory DefaultsWireless Networking Troubleshooting Recovering from Alert LEDHow many computers on the LAN does the Gateway support? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I reset the Gateway to Factory Defaults? What other online resources are there? Where can I download software upgrades for the Gateway?Does the Gateway support virtual private networks VPNs? Troubleshooting Discovery Windows Installation 95/98/2000/Me/NTRunning ApplicationDiscovered Gateway Screen Protocol Suite Managing the Gateway over the NetworkType One Type TwoHow does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? Appendix B IP Addressing Cable/DSL Gateway Interfaces EMC System Requirements Operating SystemsWireless Cable/DSL Interfaces Gateway Wlan InterfaceFCC Part 15 Class B Maximum cable length of 100m 327.86 ft Appendix C Technical Specifications Safety Information Important Safety InformationWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Consignes importantes de Appendix D Safety Information Agreement 3Com CorporationAppendix E END User Software Licence Agreement ISP Information Information Regarding Popular ISPsDrizzle, 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 Conformity FCC StatementFCC Declaration Model DescriptionCSA Statement CE StatementEurope Bsmi Statement Vcci StatementRegulatory Notices for Wireless CABLE/DSL Gateway ChannelsHow to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems Model Description 3CRWE52196Bsmi Statement RF Exposure Compliance Page All specifications are subject to change without notice