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5Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter the path and filename of
the software image file.
6When the upload has completed, the Gateway 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 Gateway to the
Cable/DSL modem and the computers in your network. Do not
forget to reconfigure the computer you used for the software
upload.
If the Gateway does not resume normal operation following the
upload, it may be faulty. Contact your supplier for advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many computers on the LAN does the Cable/DSL
Secure Gateway support?
A maximum of 253 computers on the LAN are supported.
There are only 4 LAN ports on the Gateway. How are
additional computers connected?
You can expand the number of connections available on your
LAN by using hubs and switches connected to the Gateway.
3Com OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, reliable
means of expanding your network; contact your supplier for
more information, or visit:
http://www.3com.com.
Does the Gateway support virtual private networks
(VPNs)?
The Gateway fully supports VPNs It is capable of:
■Initiating and terminating IPSec connections.
■Terminating L2TP over IPSec and PPTP connections.
■Providing hardware accelerated encryption for IPSec VPNs and
IPSec VPNs within L2TP over IPSec.
■Providing VPN pass-through.
Where can I download software upgrades for the
Gateway?
Upgrades to the Cable/DSL Secure Gateway software are posted
on the 3Com support web site, accessible by visiting:
http://www.3com.com
What other online resources are there?
The 3Com Knowledgebase at:
http://knowledgebase.3com.com
is a database of technical information covering all 3Com
products. It is updated daily with information from 3Com
technical support services, and it is available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week.
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