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How to Use This Guide
This table shows where to find specific information:
The icon conventions that are used throughout this guide are:
Conventions
The text conventions used in this guide are:
Additional Safety Information
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AccessBuilder 500 Features
Introduction
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Benefits of ISDN
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Pack Contents Checklist
Registering Ownership Of Your AccessBuilder 500
Pre-installation Requirements
AccessBuilder 500 Front and Rear Panel Features
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Front Panel Liquid Crystal Display
The liquid crystal display (LCD) cycles through a number of displays for
three seconds each. These are shown in the table below:
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Installation
Siting the AccessBuilder 500
on top of the unit.
To prolong the operational life of your equipment, do not place objects
clearance around the unit.
Connecting the Power
Connecting to Your 10BaseT LAN
You can use the 10BaseT connection on the AccessBuilder 500 in the
Connect the other end to a 10BaseT port on your hub.
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AccessBuilder 500.
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Connecting to Your LAN Using a Transceiver
Connecting to ISDN
Connecting to the WAN
Connecting to the Voice Port
Connecting a Management Terminal
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Quick Configuration
Starting Quick Configuration
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The screen changes to display the Quick Configuration menu shown in
At the command prompt enter
About Quick Configuration
Setting the Unit Name
Connecting to a Novell (IPX) Network
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Connecting to an IP Host on the Same IP Network
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Connecting to an IP Host on a Different IP Network
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Connecting to the Internet or a PPP Router
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Monitoring ISDN Line Usage
Setting Up a WAN Link
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Examples of Typical ISDN Networking Applications
Novell Network
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IP Host on the Same IP Network
IP Host on Another IP Network
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Internet or PPP Router
Some small businesses need high-speed connections into the Internet or
organizations global network.
simple cost-effective connection to the Internet or into a large
Internet over ISDN via an ISDN router. PPP routing over ISDN allows a
Multiple Connections from a Single Site
Troubleshooting
WARNING:
before contacting your 3Com reseller.
following procedure will enable you to undertake basic troubleshooting
In the unlikely event that you experience problems with the unit, the
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Renewing the Internal Protection Fuse
CAUTION:
Refit the protection fuse in reverse order.
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Renew the protection fuse with a fuse of the same type and rating.
Utilities Diskette
Sub-directory NOVELL
Sub-directory MIB
Contains the private SNMP MIBs in ASN1 format for use with the 3Com
DecNet environment.
Contains files which can be used for establishing ISDN calls in the
Sub-directory DECNET
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Bridging and Routing Concepts
Guidelines For Choosing Bridging or Routing
How Bridges Learn
Bridging Between Remote Sites
Building a Larger Network
Multiple Paths Between Bridged LANs
Network Topology
Broadcast Storms
Optimum Use of Resource
Network Organization, Structure and Physical Layout
The Internet
Routing IP and IPX
Running a bridged network allows workstations to communicate
(The router it refers to is in fact the network server).
Configuration Error Router XXXXX claims that LAN is XX-XX-XX-XX.
NetWare network server consoles will report the message Router
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IP Routing
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IPX Routing
IP Addresses
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Numbered and Unnumbered Links
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Management Connector Interface
9-way D-type to sub RJ11 connector for use with a VT100 compliant
ISDN and WAN forwarding rates are dependent on the link speed.
LAN forwarding rate: 4000 frames per second.
Support for bridge triangulation and link load sharing.
Approvals
Dimensions and Operating Requirements
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (nominal) UK and Europe
0-90% non-condensing
0-40C (32-105F)
Operating Temperature:
Interface Cable Characteristics
WAN Port Connecting Cable V.11/X.21 Support
WAN Port Connecting Cable V.24/V.28 Support
The WAN port terminates with a 25-way D-type female connector. The
should be observed when purchasing or fabricating a suitable cable.
is not supplied with the unit. The following signalling characteristics
at data transfer rates up to 19.2 Kbps. The WAN port connecting cable
WAN Port Connecting Cable V.35/V.36 Support
Manager Port Connecting Cable
The manager port cable terminates with an RJ11 connector at one end
show the pin outs for this cable.
and a 9-pin male/female D-type connector. The pin-out table below
LAN Port Connecting Cable - 10BaseT
LAN Port Connecting Cable - AUI
The AUI port terminates with a 15-pin female connector which must be
must be observed when purchasing or fabricating a suitable cable.
cable is not supplied with the unit. The following signal characteristics
connected to a transceiver on a LAN using an AUI (drop) cable. This
Ordering Information
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Call the telephone number nearest you:
World Wide Web Site
articles from 3TECH (3Coms award-winning technical journal) and
customer service and support, 3Coms latest news releases, selected
This service features news and information about 3Com products,
Access the latest networking information on 3Coms World Wide Web
Support from Your Network Supplier
Support from 3Com
If you are unable to receive support from your network supplier,
office to find your authorized service provider:
If you are outside the U.S. and Canada, contact your local 3Com sales
for customer service.
Returning Products for Repair
A product sent directly to 3Com for repair must first be assigned a
To obtain an RMA number, call or fax:
the senders expense.
without an RMA number will be returned to the sender unopened, at
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