3Com 3CRWE52196 manual Windows XP, Windows 95/98/ME

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Obtaining an IP Address Automatically

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Windows XP

1From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel.

2Click on Network and Internet Connections.

3Click on the Network Connections icon.

4Double click on LAN or High Speed Connection icon. A screen titled Local Area Connection Status will appear.

5Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.

6Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain DNS servers automatically are both selected. Click OK.

7Restart your computer.

Windows 95/98/ME

1From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2Double click on Network. Select the TCP/IP item for your network card and click on Properties.

3In the TCP/IP dialog, select the IP Address tab, and ensure that Obtain IP address automatically is selected. Click OK.

Macintosh If you are using a Macintosh computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings:

1From the desktop, select Apple Menu, Control Panels, and TCP/IP.

2In the TCP/IP control panel, set Connect Via: to “Ethernet”.

3In the TCP/IP control panel, set Configure: to “Using DHCP Server.”

4Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and save your changes.

5Restart your computer.

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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 Wireless OfficeConnectCable/DSL Gateway Example Network Without a Gateway Gateway Advantages Minimum System Component Requirements Front PanelAlert LED Orange Four LAN Status LEDs Power LED GreenCable/DSL Status LED Wireless LAN Wlan Status LEDWireless Antennae Rear PanelPower Adapter Socket Ethernet Cable/DSL portFour 10/100 LAN ports Introducing the Gateway Safety Information IntroductionPositioning 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 XPDisabling PPPoE Pptp ClientSoftware 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 Gateway ConfigurationNavigating ThroughGetting 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 ListService Area Name/SSID of the Gateway Encryption settings from the GatewayProfile Name Pptp DSL or Cable Static IP Address DSL or CableDynamic IP Address DSL or Cable PPPoE DSL onlyGateway 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 Browsing to the Gateway Configuration Screens Basic ConnectionChecks Factory Defaults Connecting toForgotten Password Reset toWireless Networking Troubleshooting Alert LED Recovering fromFrequently Asked Questions How do I reset the Gateway to Factory Defaults?How many computers on the LAN does the Gateway support? Where can I download software upgrades for the Gateway? Does the Gateway support virtual private networks VPNs?What other online resources are there? Troubleshooting Application Windows Installation 95/98/2000/Me/NTRunning DiscoveryDiscovered 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 Model Description FCC StatementFCC Declaration ConformityBsmi Statement Vcci Statement CE StatementEurope CSA 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