3Com 3CRWE52196 manual Does the Gateway support virtual private networks VPNs?

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Frequently Asked Questions

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There are only 4 LAN ports on the Gateway. How are additional computers connected?

You can expand the number of connections available on your LAN by using hubs, switches and wireless access points connected to the Gateway. 3Com wireless access points and OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable means of expanding your network; contact your supplier for more information, or visit:

http://www.3com.com/

Does the Gateway support virtual private networks (VPNs)?

The Gateway supports VPN passthrough, which allows VPN clients on the LAN to communicate with VPN hosts on the Internet. It is also possible to set up VPN hosts on your LAN that clients elsewhere on the Internet can connect to, but this is not a recommended configuration.

Where can I download software upgrades for the Gateway?

Upgrades to the Gateway software are posted on the 3Com support web site, accessible by visiting:

http://www.3com.com.

What other online resources are there?

The 3Com Knowledgebase at:

http://knowledgebase.3com.com

is a database of technical information covering all 3Com products. It is updated daily with information from 3Com technical support services, and it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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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 GreenWireless Antennae Wireless LAN Wlan Status LEDRear Panel Cable/DSL Status LEDPower 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 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 ListService Area Name/SSID of the Gateway Encryption settings from 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 Browsing to the Gateway Configuration Screens Basic ConnectionChecks Forgotten Password Connecting toReset to Factory DefaultsWireless 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 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