Introducing the Router

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INTRODUCING THE ROUTER

This Guide takes you through the basic steps necessary to install and configure your OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108 Mbps 11g Firewall Router, and establish a connection from your computers to the Internet. Throughout this Guide, the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108 Mbps 11g Firewall Router is simply referred to as the Router.

Note: 3Com recommends that you use wired (Ethernet) connection to perform the initial setup.

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Your Package Contains: • One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108 Mbps 11g Firewall Router

One power adapter for use with the RouterFour rubber feetOne RJ45 cableOne RJ11 cableOne CD-ROM containing the User GuideThis Installation GuideOne Support and Safety Information SheetOne Warranty FlyerSystem Requirements Before starting, ensure that:You already have an ADSL broadband account.

You have a computer that has an Ethernet connection available and is already correctly configured for communication with the Internet. Your computer must be able to connect to the Internet via the modem, and must have a Web browser installed.

There are no other DHCP server devices on your local network that are responsible for allocating IP addresses to your computers and other network connected devices. Your Router will perform this function by default.

If you require wireless access, you have a computer that has a wireless 802.11b or 802.11g adapter card installed.

If one or more of these conditions are not met, refer to the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108 Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide provided on the accompanying CD-ROM for further guidance.