3Com 3CRWE52196 manual Contents

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CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Naming Convention 7

Conventions 8

Feedback about this User Guide 8

Related Documentation 9

Product Registration 9

1INTRODUCING THE GATEWAY

OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway and Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway 11

Gateway Advantages

13

Package Contents

13

Minimum System and Component Requirements 14

Front Panel

14

 

Rear Panel

16

 

2HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Introduction 19

Safety Information 19

Positioning the Gateway

19

Using the Rubber Feet

20

Wall Mounting 20

 

Before you Install your Gateway 21

Powering Up the Gateway

22

Connecting the Gateway

22

Wireless Only 23

 

3SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS

Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 25

Windows 2000

25

Windows XP

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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