Obtaining Support for your Product

To take advantage of warranty and other service benefits, you must first register your product at http://eSupport.3com.com/. 3Com eSupport services are based on accounts that you create or have authorization to access. First time users must apply for a user name and password that provides access to a number of eSupport features including Product Registration, Repair Services, and Service Request.

Purchase Value-Added Services

To enhance response times or extend warranty benefits, contact 3Com or your authorized 3Com reseller. Value-added services can include 24x7 telephone technical support, software upgrades, onsite assistance or advance hardware replacement. Experienced engineers are available to manage your installation with minimal disruption to your network. Expert assessment and implementation services are offered to fill resource gaps and ensure the success of your networking projects. More information on 3Com Extended Warranty and Professional Services is available at http://www.3com.com/.

Where To Go For Help

Contact your authorized 3Com reseller or 3Com for additional product and support information. You will find support tools posted on the 3Com web site at http://www.3com.com/

Troubleshoot Online

3Com Knowledgebase helps you troubleshoot 3Com products. This query-based interactive tool is located at http://knowledgebase.3com.com/ and contains thousands of technical solutions written by 3Com support engineers.

Connection Assistant helps you install, configure and troubleshoot 3Com desktop and server NICs, wireless cards and Bluetooth devices. This diagnostic software is located at http://www.3com.com/prodforms/software/connection_assistant/ ca_thankyou.html

Access Software Downloads

Software Updates are the bug fix/maintenance releases for the version of software initially purchased with the product. In order to access these Software Updates, you must first register your product on the 3Com web site at http://eSupport.3com.com/. First time users will need to apply for a user name and password. A link to software downloads can be found from the http://eSupport.3com.com/ page or from the http://www.3com.com/ home page.

Software Upgrades are the software releases that follow the software version included with your original product. In order to access upgrades and related documentation you must first purchase a service contract from 3Com or your reseller.