13COM ROUTER INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes information on the following topics:
■Overview of the 3Com Router System
■Architecture of the 3Com Router
■Features of the 3Com Router Version 1.10
■New Features of the 3Com Router 1.x
Overview of the 3Com
Router System The 3Com Router OS is the network operating system platform. With TCP/IP
protocol stack as the core, the 3Com Router integrates data communication
essentials such as routing technology, multicast technology, QoS technology, VPN
technology, security technology in the operating system and provides excellent
data transmission capability.
The 3Com Router can run on multiple hardware platforms with consistent
network interface, user interface and management interface, providing flexible
and multiple application solutions for users.
This manual describes features and functions of the 3Com Router 1.x system
software platform series of low end and middle range routers. In this manual the
3Com Router is also referred to as the 3Com Router 1.x software version. You
should make sure that the 3Com Router you use is operating with the software
version documented in this manual.
The software specification is different between various types of products. Product
specification related matters should be confirmed with the 3Com Technical
Support Department.
Architecture of the
3Com Router With TCP/IP model as its reference, the 3Com Router implements data link layer,
network layer, and application layer protocols, as per the architectur e shown in the
following diagram: