ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide describes how to install and configure the OfficeConnect
Cable/DSL Gateway (3C857) and the OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL
Gateway (3CRWE52196). All procedures in this guide apply to both
Gateways except when stated.
This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet gateway systems.
If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway or OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in the release note.
Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site:
http://www.3com.com
Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway and OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway are referred to as the “Gateway”.
Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as Twisted
Pair Cables throughout this guide.
