3Com Dual 56K manual Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION						3
Wichtige Sicherheits-Informationen					3
Important Notice de Securite				4
Medidas de Seguridad Importantes					4
Informazioni Importanti per la Sicurezza 5
Additional Safety Information				5
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Introduction	11
How to Use This Guide			11
Conventions	12
Year 2000 Compliance			12
INTRODUCTION
Introduction	13
Applications	14
Hardware Description			16
Features 18
DUAL 56K LAN MODEM
FUNCTIONALITY DESCRIPTION
LAN Side Connectivity: Installing an Ethernet Hub 21
Wan Side: The Two 56K Modems					22
Using the Modem Channels				22
Dial-in Functionality			25
Understanding Multilink PPP and Other Line Usage Options							27
The Virtual FAX Modem (Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000)							28
Support for Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)						29
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Package Contents		31
Before You Begin		31
Why Check TCP/IP and IP Address Settings?						32
Checking TCP/IP and IP Address Settings						32
Adding TCP/IP to Your Protocols List					34