3Com WL-553 manual Frequently Asked Questions, How do I reset the Router to Factory Defaults?

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■IP address: 192.168.1.2

■Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

■Default Router address: 192.168.1.1

3Restart the computer, and re-apply power to the Router.

4Using the Web browser on the computer, enter the following URL in the location bar:

http://192.168.1.1.

This will connect you to the Microcode Recovery utility in the Router.

5Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter the path and filename of the software image file.

6When the upload has completed, the Router will restart, run the self-test and, if successful, resume normal operation. The Alert LED will go out.

7Refer to the Installation Guide to reconnect your Router with your ADSL service and the computers in your network. Do not forget to reconfigure the computer you used for the software upload.

If the Router does not resume normal operation following the upload, it may be faulty. Contact your supplier for advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset the Router to Factory Defaults?

See “Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults” on page 102.

How many computers on the LAN does the Router support?

A maximum of 253 computers on the LAN are supported. Please note that the performance will degrade with increase number of users.

How many wireless clients does the Router support?

A maximum of 128 wireless clients are supported.

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

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Contents OfficeConnect 3Com Corporation Campus Drive Marlborough, MA USA Contents Running the Setup Wizard WAN Using Discovery END User Software License Agreement Page Conventions About this GuideText Conventions Configure your RouterIntroducing the Router Example Network Without a Firewall Router Advantages Firewall RouterOperations Minimum System Component RequirementsFront Panel Power LED Green Socket Rear PanelPower Adapter OK LED Introducing the Router Positioning the Router Safety InformationIntroduction Stacking the Router Using the RubberWall Mounting FeetIP Address Subnet Mask Default Router address DNS address Page Connecting the Router Hardware Installation Automatically Details on how to obtain an IP address automaticallyObtaining an IP AddressLocal Area Properties Screen Restart your computerObtaining an IP Address Automatically Macintosh Disabling PPPoEPptp Client SoftwareUse Proxy Server option is unchecked Disabling WebProxy Setting UP Your Computers Wizard AccessingCountry Selection Screen Welcome Welcome Screen Wizard Screen Password Change Administration Password Screen Click Next to display the Time Zone setup screen WAN Settings Internet Settings Screen PPPoE Screen PPPoE ModePPPoA Screen PPPoA ModeDynamic/Fixed IP in Bridge Mode Dynamic/Fixed IP in 1483 Bridge ModeIP over ATM Screen IP over ATM ModeIPoABridging Mode Screen Bridging ModeDhcp Server Setup Screen Accessing the Wizard Summary Configuration Summary Screen Pages ConfigurationNavigating Through the RouterGetting Help Changing the Administration Password Unit Configuration LAN SettingsFor information on how to run the wizard LAN Settings menu provides the following optionsLAN Settings Static Dhcp Dhcp Lease Table Dhcp Lease Table Screen Please select your country from the drop-down list Enable Wireless NetworkingWireless Mode Country DomainEnable Broadcast Ssid Service Area Name/SSIDProfile Support for NICs WEP To enable WEP, select WEP from the Encryption TypeWPA with Radius Click Save to save the settingTo enable WPA, select WPA-PSKor WPA2-PSKfrom the Encryption TypeEnter the Radius Port number Enter the Radius Server IP addressEdca AP Paramenters Txop Transmission Opportunity WMM Wireless MultimediaEdca STA Parameters Connection Control Screen Client List Screen Client ListAdvanced Wireless Settings Screen Wireless Settings Router Configuration WDS Screen PPPoA PPP over ATMIPoA IP over ATM FirewallPPPoE Virtual Servers Screen Virtual ServerSpecial Applications Special Applications Screen Multiple DMZ Click Apply to save the configuration and apply the changesSingle DMZ SPI Screen PC Privileges PC Privileges Screen Router Configuration Schedule Rules Screen Content Filter Screen Make sure the Enable Content Filter check box is checkedURL Filter Screen To enable the URL Filtering, please do the followingSystem Tools Items Restart, Time Zone, Configuration, and UpgradeRestart Restart Screen Time Zone Time Zone Screen Reset to Factory Default Backup ConfigurationRestore Configuration Data Upgrade Upgrade Screen Advanced Service, ProxyARP, Port Mapping, and IPSecRIP screen Setting Up RIPDdns screen TZO.comNOIP.com Quality of Service QoS ScreenProxy ARP Screen IPSec Screen Port Mapping Screen Management Check Enable System Log box Snmp Screen UPnP Screen Check UPnP Enabled to activate UPnPRemote Management Screen Disable Remote Administration This option is set as defaultDiagnostics Device Info Diagnostics ScreenSummary The Summary Screen Statistics The Statistics Screen ARP screen is used to display the ARP status Support Support Screen Feedback Feedback Screen Router Configuration Checks Browsing to the Router Configuration ScreensBasic Connection Factory Defaults Connecting toForgotten Password Reset toNetworking WirelessTroubleshooting LED Not Lit Power LED orPower Adapter OK Further advice Recovering fromFault with the hardware. Remove power from the Router, wait Seconds and then re-apply power. If the Alert LED comes onHow do I reset the Router to Factory Defaults? Frequently Asked QuestionsHttp//knowledgebase.3com.com 3Com Warranty and Support Services3Com Warranty and Support Services Troubleshooting Application Windows Installation 95/98/2000/Me/NT/ XPRunning DiscoveryDiscovered Router Screen 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 B IP Addressing Wlan Interfaces Adsl Wireless 11g 108Mbps Firewall RouterInterfaces Weight Operating TemperaturePower DimensionsMaximum cable length of 100m 327.86 ft System Requirements Operating SystemsAppendix C Technical Specifications Important Safety Information Safety InformationWichtige Sicherheitshinweise Consignes importantes de sécurité Appendix D Safety Information Agreement Appendix E END User Software License Agreement Glossary Chapter Glossary Ethernet Address See MAC address IP Address RouterHalf Duplex HubProtocol MAC AddressNetwork Card NICChapter Glossary Traffic The movement of data packets on a network Area Index Index Regulatory Including interference that may cause undesired operation Ycanada IC Même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le That the Industry Canada technical specifications were metPower Eirp is not more than that required for successful Installed outdoors is subject to licensing141 142 Page USA

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