Dual 56K LAN Modem
 Bayfront Plaza
3Com Corporation
Santa Clara, California
95052-8145
 Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information
Wichtige Sicherheits-Informatio nen
 Medidas de Seguridad Importantes
Important Notice de Securite
 Informazioni Importanti per la Sicurezza
Additional Safety Information
 If the unit shows signs of a distinct change in performance
 Table of Contents
 Installing the Dual 56K LAN Modem
 Networking Primer
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 About this Guide
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 List conventions that are used throughout this guide
Conventions
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Convention Description
 Introduction
Introduction
 Local Networking with
Applications
 Internet and a Private Network
Local Networking and Dial-out Access with Dial-in Support
 Color Description
Description
 Front Panel LED Indicator Definitions
 Features
 Bandwidth Management
Error Control and Data Compression
Remote Management
Protocols
 Diagnostics
Upgradeability
Warranty
Modulation Schemes
 UAL 56K LAN M Odem
 Wan Side The Two
Using the Modem
56K Modems
Channels
 Using the Modem Channels
 192
 Simultaneous Dial-in and Dial-out Connections
 Possible, as shown in Figure
Locations two different locations, as shown in Figure
 Multilink PPP
Understanding
Other Line Usage
Options
 56K LAN Modem’s Manual Call Control
Through an RS-232 serial COM port
 Support for Virtual
Private Networks
VPNs
 Dual 56K LAN Modem Functionality Description
 Package Contents
Before YOU Begin
Before You Begin
 Before YOU Begin
 TCP/IP Dialog Box for Macintosh Computers
 Select Protocol and then click Add
Click Add Select Network Component Type dialog box appears
 Select Network Protocol dialog box appears
You may need your Windows NT 4.0 installation CD-ROM
 Select TCP/IP Protocol, and then click OK
Select the Protocols tab, as shown in Figure
 Dhcp Message Box
Following message appears
 Double click Local Area Connection
Click Install
Click Properties
Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and then click Add
 Setting Up Your
Computer If You Have
Static IP Address
 For Windows 95 and 98 Users
Set Up Steps for Statically Configured Workstation
 From the Start menu, select Settings and then Control Panel
Click OK
For Windows 2000 Users
 For Windows NT 4.0 Users
For Macintosh Users
From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, and then TCP/IP
 Installation
Installing the Dual 56K LAN Modem
 Pass-through Phone ports
You may need to use a country-specific phone adapter optional
 Power Cable Connection
 Installing the Dual 56K LAN Modem
 Main Steps for Typical Configuration
Configuring the Dual 56K LAN Modem for Internet Access
 Initial Configuration Welcome Window
Welcome message appears, as shown in Figure
 Set Password Window
 ISP Wizard appears
Click Continue
 Click Continue
 LAN Modem Support Web Site
Changing the LAN Modem IP Address for Static IP Users
 LAN Modem Main Configuration
 Links From the Illustration
 Providers
You may wish to bookmark this page for easy future access
 10-User Shared WAN Connection Using an 8-Port Ethernet Hub
Connecting an External Hub to the Dual 56K LAN Modem
 10BASE-T Hub-to-LAN Modem Connection
 Configuring the Dual 56K LAN Modem for Internet Access
 Before You Start
Configuration
Displayed on your computer
 Click Continue
 If do not wish to enter a Password, leave the fields empty
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 Service Provider Selection Window
 Private Network Parameters Window
 Under Miscellaneous, make the following selections
IP Address and Subnet mask fields are mandatory
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 Setting Up Additional Service Provider Profiles
 Dual 56K LAN Modem Main Configuration
 Providers
 LAN Modem
Connecting an External Hub to the Dual 56K LAN Modem
Support Web Site
Modem as they become available
 Additional Service
Advanced Configuration
Advanced Configuration
Configuring
 Advanced Configuration
 Internet Service Provider Parameters window appears
 Advanced Configuration
 Click Submit
 Associating Service
Editing Service
Provider Profiles
Providers with
 Using a Connection Script
 Connection Script Command Syntax
 Buttons
Click Set Port
Click Transmit
 Connection Script Example
Additional Configuration Buttons
 Parameters
Configuring LAN
Ethernet Parameters window is shown in Figure
Parameters Name
 NetBIOS Filtering
Enable Dhcp Server
Local Domain Name
Parameters
 Modem Control Parameter Description
Modem Control
 Controls
 Data Call Parameters Window
 Bandwidth on Demand Parameters
Timeout Values
 Call Parameters
Outgoing Call Control
 Advanced Configuration
 Reserving Dhcp
Password
Addresses
Changing Your
 Advanced Configuration
 Using Selective
Password Protection
Configuring the LAN Modem from a Remote Location
 Configuring the LAN Modem Remotely via Another LAN Modem
Administration Password
 Click TCP/IP Settings
Analog Modem
Double-clickMake New Connection
 Click Check for Upgrades
 Basics
Configuring the Dual 56K LAN Modem for DIAL-IN Support
Server-side LAN Modem and a client-side device
Adapter or an Isdn LAN Modem
 Configuring the Dual 56K LAN Modem for DIAL-IN Support
 Single User Dial-in from an Analog Modem
 LAN Modem Site-to-Site Dial-in Profile Type
 Before You Start the Configuration
Click Dial-in User
 Dial-In Global Parameters window opens, as shown in Figure
Click Dial-in Global
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 Dial-in Wizard for Single User Dial-in
 Dial-In Wizard Profile Type Selection Window
 Dial-In Wizard Password Window
Dial-In Wizard Password window appears, as shown in Figure
 Modem Site-to-Site Dial-in
Dial-In Wizard Internet Service Provider Window
 Dial-In Wizard Password Window
 Dial-In Wizard Site Assignment Window
 Dial-in
 Configuring an Analog Modem for Dial-out Calling
Part II. Configuring a Client Device for Dial-out Access
 Modem Using
Configuring a LAN
Modem LAN
 Creating a Private Network Service Provider Profile
 Private Network Parameters Window
 Under DNS Addresses, leave these values blank
 Configuring the Dual 56K LAN Modem for DIAL-IN Support
 Dial-in User Selection Screen
 Dial-in Users Parameters Screen
 WAN Parameters
Callback Parameters
 Placing a Call from a Client-side LAN Modem
 Using the LAN Modem
Disconnecting Calls
Desktop Manager
Windows only
 Call Routing Among Service Providers
Click Submit to save your changes
Click Place Call
 Click Make Call
Receiving Calls
 Click Hangup Call
Manually
 Idle Timeout
Timers Minimum Call Duration
 PLACING, Receiving and Disconnecting Calls
 Unauthorized opening of the unit will void the warranty
Troubleshooting Maintenance
LAN Status LEDs to isolate problems
Monitoring LEDs
 Solutions
Evaluating Symptoms
Solutions
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
 Windows 2000 and NT
Windows 95
Macintosh
Internet Explorer
 Click Workstations Click the Workstation Configuration tab
 Documentation/interop.html
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 Finding More
Resetting the Dual 56K LAN Modem
Information
Contacting Technical
 System Statistics
Description of System Statistics
 Call Information
Current Call Information Description
Last Call Information
 Synchronizing
LAN Modem Clock
Cycled
 Synchronizing the LAN Modem Clock
 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
 Networking Primer
 What is a LAN Modem?
What is a WAN?
 What is a network?
 Is written as
Becomes
 Subnet Masking
 Appendix a Networking Primer
 What is a network?
 Appendix a Networking Primer
 Possible Limitations
 Appendix a Networking Primer
 Installing and Using the Virtual
FAX Modem
Modem Application
 Click Install Modems
Modem Properties window opens
Click Add to add the new modem
 Virtual Fax Modem Parameters page opens, as shown in Figure
Click the Virtual Fax Modem button
 Usage
 Creating a Virtual
Creating a Virtual Private Network VPN Tunnel
Private Network VPN
Tunnel
 Run Dial-Up Networking Click the Make a New Connection icon
 Factory Defaults
Factory Defaults
 Appendix D Factory Defaults
 Specifications
Specifications
Year 2000 Compliance
Refer to for the Dual 56K LAN Modem specifications
 Appendix E Specifications
 Glossary
 LZS
 Glossary
 Glossary
 OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN Modem
3Com Corporation Limited Lifetime Warranty
 Warranties Exclusive
 Regulatory and Aproval Information
 FCC Declaration
 FCC Part 68 Compliance
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