3Com 3CRWE754G72-A, 3CRWE754G72-B, WL-540A, WL-540B manual Setting UP Your Computers

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3	SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS

The Router has the ability to dynamically allocate network addresses to the computers on your network, using DHCP. However, your computers need to be configured correctly for this to take place. To change the configuration of your computers to allow this, follow the instructions in this chapter.

Obtaining an IP

Address

Automatically

Windows 2000 If you are using a Windows 2000-based computer, use the following procedure to change your TCP/IP settings:

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

2Double click on Network and Dial-Up Connections.

3Double click on Local Area Connection.

4Click on Properties.

5A screen similar to Figure 8 should be displayed. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.

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Contents OfficeConnect Adsl Wireless 11g Firewall Router User Guide 3Com Corporation Campus Drive Marlborough, MA USA Contents Running the Setup Wizard Troubleshooting Technical Specifications About this Guide Pddtechpubscomments@3com.com ConventionsDocument to 3Com at Configure your Router About this Guide Firewall Router Wireless11gOfficeConnect Adsl Example Network Without a Gateway Router Advantages DSL Sync LED Green Power LED GreenMinimum System Component Requirements Front PanelFour LAN Status LEDs Wireless LAN Wlan Status LED GreenWireless Antennae Rear PanelAdsl Port Reset ButtonPower Adapter Socket Positioning the Router Safety InformationIntroduction Router Powering UpConnecting Either Connecting the GatewayInstalling with a splitter Installing without a splitter Hardware Installation Obtaining an IP Address Automatically Setting UP Your ComputersLocal Area Properties Screen Restart your computerWindows 95/98/ME Windows XPFrom the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel Proxy SoftwareWizard AccessingRouter Login Screen Accessing the Wizard PPPoE Screen PPPoE ModeRFC1483 Routed Mode PPPoA ModeRFC1483 Routed Configuration Screen RFC1483 Bridged ModeRFC1483 Bridged Configuration Screen Running the Setup Wizard Pages ConfigurationNavigating Through the RouterLAN Setup LAN Setup Dhcp Clients List Dhcp Clients List Screen Wireless Settings Screen WirelessEncryption Encryption Screen WPA-PSK no server WPA-PSK no server Screen Bit WEP 128-bit WEP Screen WPA with Radius Server Screen ServerConnection Type Connection Type Screen Internet Settings PPPoA PPPoA Settings Screen Single PC Enter a value of 0 to disable this timeout Click ApplyRIP Routing Information Protocol RIP allows the network RoutingSupports the following routing functionality Static RoutingRouting Disabled RIP is not enabled for the WAN or LAN interface Select the Operation ModeRouting Table Screen FirewallSpecial Applications Special Applications Screen Virtual Servers Virtual Servers Screen Access Control Access Control Screen Add PC Screen Click OK to add the settingsURL Blocking URL Blocking Screen Click Add Rule Add Schedule Rule Screen MAC Address Filtering Screen FilteringDMZ DMZ Screen Universal Plug and Play Remote AdminNAT Enable WAN Ping Blocking Remote AdministrationSnmp Community Agent installedSnmp Simple Network Management Protocol allows remote Snmp Trap Snmp Trap Screen Restart Router Perform certain administrative functionsDefault System ToolsSettings Admin Password Admin Password Screen Time and Time Zone Time and Time Zone screen This screen shows modem status and statistics Router Configuration Checks Browsing to the Router Configuration ScreensBasic Connection Factory Defaults Connecting toForgotten Password Reset toNetworking Troubleshooting How many computers on the LAN does the Router support? Frequently Asked QuestionsHow do I reset the Router to Factory Defaults? How many wireless clients does the Router support?Does the Router support virtual private networks VPNs? Where can I download software updates for the Router?TCP working together. TCP/IP is an internationally adopted Protocol SuiteManaging the Router over the Network Internet protocol suite consists of a well-defined setType Two Type OneHow does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? Appendix a IP Addressing Wlan Interfaces OfficeConnect Adsl Wireless 11g Firewall RouterInterfaces Weight Operating TemperaturePower DimensionsMaximum cable length of 100m 327.86 ft System Requirements Operating SystemsAppendix B Technical Specifications Important Safety Information Safety InformationWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Consignes Importantes de Sécurité Appendix C Safety Information 3Com Corporation AgreementAppendix D END User Software License Agreement Purchase Product to Gain Service BenefitsServices Register YourTelephone Technical Access SoftwareDownloads Contact UsAustralia 800 678 Philippines Published 16th July Glossary Glossary Ethernet Address See MAC address Glossary Glossary Traffic The movement of data packets on a network Area Glossary Index Index You are located ChannelsFCC Statement Local regulatory agenciesModel Description 3CRWE754G72-A/B ConformityStatement U.S CE StatementEurope RF Exposure Compliance108 Page DUA0075-4AAA01 Rev