3Com 10014299 manual 3COM Router Introduction

1 3COM 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 The 3Com Router OS is the network operating system platform. With TCP/IP

Router System 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 With TCP/IP model as its reference, the 3Com Router implements data link layer,

3Com Routernetwork layer, and application layer protocols, as per the architecture shown in the following diagram: