3Com 530, 510, 520 manual About this Guide, Introduction, How to Use This Guide

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Introduction

This guide describes the features, installation and initial configuration of the OfficeConnect Remote. The guide has been designed to be used by both first-time and experienced computer network users who want to install and use the OfficeConnect Remote. xxx

If you are working with an ISDN bridge or router for the first time, it is possible you may make mistakes. We have tried to identify the likely errors you may make and have provided hints and tips to help you recover from error situations.

Once you have carried out the intial configuration of the unit using the Quick Configuration option you can carry out additional configuration to optimize the unit’s performance on your network. Refer to the Software Reference guide for more details.

How to Use This Guide

This table shows where to find specific information:

If you are looking for information on:

Turn to:

 

 

About the OfficeConnect Remote’s features, a

Chapter 1

description of the front panel indicators and rear

 

panel connectors and step-by-step installation

 

and configuration instructions.

 

An overview of bridging and routing and an

Appendix A

introduction to IP and IPX protocols.

 

Technical Information and cable specifications

Appendix B

Glossary of technical terms

Appendix C

Technical Support information

Appendix D

 

 

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Contents User Guide Officeconnecttm Remote3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Disconnect the power adapter before moving the unit Important Safety InformationWAN = Selv Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise’INFORMATION DE Sécurité Importante Page Contents WAN Port Connecting Cable V.11/X.21 Specifications B-1 Management Connector Interface B-1 Dimensions B-4Index Page Introduction How to Use This GuideThis table shows where to find specific information About this GuideText conventions used in this guide are ConventionsIcon conventions that are used throughout this guide are Additional Safety Information Additional Safety InformationAbout this Guide Getting Started OfficeConnect Remote FeaturesGetting Started Benefits of Isdn Easy to install, configure and supportPack Contents Checklist Registering Ownership Of Your OfficeConnect Remote Pre-installation RequirementsFront Panel OfficeConnect Remote Front and Rear Panel FeaturesQuick flash Self test or software loading during power up Getting Started Rear Panel WAN OfficeConnect Remote 520 and 530 only Introduction To prolong the operational life of your equipment InstallationUsing the Rubber Feet and Stacking Clips Siting the OfficeConnect RemoteClipping Your Units Together Wall Mounting the OfficeConnect RemoteConnecting to Your 10BaseT LAN Connecting the Power AdapterTo connect the OfficeConnect Remote to in-house LAN Connecting to a Single WorkstationCounter-clockwise to unlock it and remove it Connecting to Your 10Base2 LANConnecting to the Voice Port Connecting to IsdnConnecting to the WAN Location of OfficeConnect Fax and Print Servers Connecting a Management TerminalStarting Quick Configuration Quick ConfigurationMain Menu Screen At the command prompt enter QCAbout Quick Configuration Setting the Unit Name Press CTRL+E to submit this information Connecting to a Novell IPX NetworkComplete the fields on this screen as follows 12 Connecting To An IP Host On The Same Network Connecting to an IP Host on the Same IP Network13 Connecting to an IP Host on a Different Network Connecting to an IP Host on a Different IP NetworkPress CTRL+E to submit this information 14 Connecting To The Internet Or PPP Router Connecting to the Internet or a PPP RouterGetting Started Press CTRL+E to save this information Password is case-sensitiveMonitoring Isdn Line Usage Setting Up a WAN LinkSetting Up a WAN Link Novell Network Examples of Typical Isdn Networking ApplicationsExamples of Typical Isdn Networking Applications Disconnected. In this way Isdn calls are kept to a minimum192.000.000.xxx IP Host on the Same IP NetworkIP Host on Another IP Network 18 IP routed network Internet or PPP Router19 PPP Connections to the Internet and Corporate Network 20 Multiple Connections from a Single Site Multiple Connections from a Single SiteTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSoftware Reference guide for more Bridging and Routing Concepts Bridging and RoutingHow Bridges Learn Guidelines For Choosing Bridging or RoutingBridging and Routing Concepts Bridging Between Remote SitesBuilding a Larger Network Figure A-2 Multiple Remote Bridges Multiple Paths Between Bridged LANsOptimum Use of Resource Network TopologyBroadcast Storms Internet Routing IP and IPXNetwork Organization, Structure and Physical Layout Figure A-4 Open Systems Interconnection Network Layer Model IP Routing Bridging and Routing Routing IP and IPX A-11 IPX RoutingClass C IP AddressesMask, for example Subnet MaskingKruislaan USA InterNIC, Network SolutionsHuntmar park Drive HerndonNumbered and Unnumbered Links Bridging and Routing Technical Information SpecificationsPerformance Bridge CharacteristicsApprovals FCC Requirement Dimensions WAN Port Connecting Cable V.11/X.21 Support Interface Cable CharacteristicsWAN Port Connecting Cable V.24/V.28 Support WAN Port Connecting Cable V.35/V.36 Support Manager Port Connecting Cable Modem Cable LAN Port Connecting Cable 10BaseTOrdering Information Glossary 100BaseVG An Ieee standard for using the new IeeeChapter C Glossary Page Chapter C Glossary Page Chapter C Glossary Page Topology The way that a network is physically laid out Technical Support On-line Technical Services3Com Bulletin Board Service World Wide Web Site Support from Your Network SupplierSupport from 3Com To obtain an RMA number, call or fax Returning Products for RepairTechnical Support Numerics IndexLAN Limited Warranty OfficeConnect Remote EMC Update