Chapter 3: 3Com X5 Overview
•If you use DHCP to connect to your Internet provider, accept the default WAN settings.
•If you use PPPoE, enter your ISP user name and password.
•If your ISP assigns a static IP address, select Static as the external interface type and enter the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway information.
STEP E Define additional user accounts if desired.
At this point, your initial configuration of the X5 is complete. You can now use the LSM to change settings in the future.
Note: When you connect to the LAN address, your browser may display a security certificate warning. Accept the certificate and continue with the configuration procedure.
Connect the X5 to the Internet
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
Use an Ethernet cable to connect the X5 WAN port to your router. If the X5 is configured to receive its WAN IP address by DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP, the device connects to your service provider. This may take a minute or more.
Check the status of the external virtual interface with the LSM or the CLI. If active, the interface will be in “Up” status and will have an IP address.
Use your web browser to connect to an external URL, such as http://www.3com.com
If you can see the web site, your internet connection is active, and you can register your device and configure other features of the X5.
Register the X5 Device
To activate your license, you must register the X5 device on the 3Com eSupport Web site ((http://esupport.3com.com). Have the following information available:
•Product code.
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•Serial number. You can find the serial number:
—in the Local Security Manager (LSM), on the System Summary page.
—with the Command Line Interface (CLI) show version command.
—on the bottom of the X5 unit, on the bar code sticker.
•Product purchase information:
—Company Purchased From
—Purchase Location City
—Warranty Start Date, in the format mm/dd/yyyy
•Digital Vaccine license key.
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