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This device is NOT RECOMMENDED for future use with OpenWrt due to low flash/ram.

DO NOT BUY DEVICES WITH 4MB FLASH / 32MB RAM if you intend to flash an up-to-date and secure OpenWrt version onto it! See 4/32 warning for details.

1) This device does not have sufficient resources (flash and/or RAM) to provide secure and reliable operation.

This means that even setting a password or changing simple network settings might not be possible any more, rendering the device effectively useless. See OpenWrt on 4/32 devices what you can do now.

2) OpenWrt support for this device has ended in 2022.

19.07.10 was the last official build for 4/32 devices.

Version/Model	Launch Date	S/N	OpenWrt Version Supported	Model Specific Notes
—	—	—	trunk r28395	—

CPU	Ram	Flash	Network	USB	Serial	JTag
Atheros 2315A@180MHz	16MiB	4MiB	1 + 4	No	Yes	?

:redboot
putty.exe -telnet -P 9000 10.10.12.72
goto redboot 

fconfig -l

fis init

y

load -r -b %{FREEMEMLO} openwrt-atheros-vmlinux.lzma

fis create -r 0x80041000 -e 0x80041000 vmlinux.bin.l7

load -r -b %{FREEMEMLO} openwrt-atheros-root.squashfs

fis free

fis create -l 0x2E0000 rootfs

fis list

reset

1) Telnet to 10.10.12.72 (alt. 192.168.1.1) on port 9000 to get Redboot prompt

RedBoot> fis load -l vmlinux.bin.l7
RedBoot> go 0x80041000 

2) Now you can see Open Wrt promt.

root@OpenWrt:/# 

3) Thus you have to correct booting procedure. Reboot device

Telnet to 10.10.12.72
RedBoot> fconfig -l 
RedBoot> fconfig boot_script_data

Enter following:

fis load -l vmlinux.bin.l7
go 0x80041000

Save and reboot.

To find out the dev switch name:

root@OpenWrt:~# swconfig list
Found: switch0 - eth0

To check the switch ports list:

root@OpenWrt:~# swconfig dev switch0 show
Global attributes:
        enable_vlan: 1
        name: IP175C
        phy: 0
        reg: 0
        val: 12544
Port 0:
        status: up, 10 Mbps, full duplex, auto-negotiate
        link: 10
        tagged: 0
        pvid: 1
Port 1:
        status: down, auto-negotiate (in progress)
        link: 0
        tagged: 0
        pvid: 1
Port 2:
        status: down, auto-negotiate (in progress)
        link: 0
        tagged: 0
        pvid: 1
Port 3:
        status: down, auto-negotiate (in progress)
        link: 0
        tagged: 0
        pvid: 1
Port 4:
        status: up, 100 Mbps, full duplex, auto-negotiate
        link: 100
        tagged: 0
        pvid: 2
Port 5:
        status: up, 100 Mbps, cpu port
        link: 100
        tagged: 1
        pvid: 0
VLAN 1:
        vid: 1
        ports: 0 1 2 3 5t 
VLAN 2:
        vid: 2
        ports: 4 5t 

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OfficeConnect

®

Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL

Router User Guide

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide describes how to install and configure the OfficeConnect

Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router(3CRWER100-75 and

3CRWER200-75).

This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and

setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working

knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Router systems.

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54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router

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11g Cable/DSL Router is referred to as the “Router”.

Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as Twisted

Pair Cables throughout this guide.

8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

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Related

Documentation

In addition to this guide, each Router document set includes one

Installation Guide. This guide contains the instructions you need to install

and configure your Router.

10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

1

INTRODUCING THE ROUTER

Welcome to the world of networking with 3Com

®

. In the modern

business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial.

Computer networks have proved to be one of the fastest modes of

communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the

networking advantage. The OfficeConnect

®

product range from 3Com

has changed all this, bringing networks to the small office.

The products that compose the OfficeConnect range give you, the small

office user, the same power, flexibility, and protection that has been

available only to large corporations. Now, you can network the

computers in your office, connect them all to a single Internet outlet, and

harness the combined power of all of your computers.

OfficeConnect

Wireless

54Mbps/108Mbps

11g cable/DSL

Router

The OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router is

designed to provide a cost-effective means of sharing a single broadband

Internet connection amongst several wired and wireless computers. The

Router also provides protection in the form of an electronic “firewall”,

preventing anyone outside of your network from seeing your files or

damaging your computers. The Router can also prevent your users from

accessing Web sites which you find unsuitable.

Figure 1

shows an example network without a Router. In this network,

only one computer is connected to the Internet. This computer must

always be powered on for the other computers on the network to access

the Internet.

12 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER

Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router

When you use the Router in your network (Figure 2), it becomes your

connection to the Internet. Connections can be made directly to the

Router, or to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of

computers you can have in your network.

Figure 2 Example Network Using a Wireless 11g Cable/DSL Router

Router Advantages 13

Router Advantages The advantages of the Router include:

■ Shared Internet connection for both wired and wireless computers

■ High speed 802.11g wireless networking

■ No need for a dedicated, “always on” computer serving as your

Internet connection

■ Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and

Macintosh computers

■ Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration

■ Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP)

■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP, and other

services on your network

■ Security — Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and

encryption to protect wireless network traffic

■ Filtered access of inappropriate Web sites using the built-in URL filter

Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items:

■ One OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g cable/DSL Router

■ One power adapter for use with the Router

■ Four rubber feet

■ One Ethernet cable

■ One CD-ROM containing the Quick Installation Guide!and this User

Guide

■ Installation Guide

■ One Support and Safety Information Sheet

■ One Warranty Flyer

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer.

14 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER

Minimum System

and Component

Requirements

Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in your

network be configured with at least the following:

■ A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP

networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP,

Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher).

■ An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be

connected to the four-port switch on your Router.

■ An 802.11b or 802.11g wireless NIC.

■ A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45

connector).

■ An active Internet access account.

■ A Web browser that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.7 or

higher, Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher.

Front Panel The front panel of the Router contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs)

that help describe the status of various networking and connection

operations.

Figure 3 Router — Front Panel

1 Alert LED

Orange

Indicates a number of different conditions, as described below.

Off — The Router is operating normally.

Flashing quickly — Indicates one of the following conditions:

Front Panel 15

■ The Router has just been started up and is running a self-test routine,

or

■ The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory Defaults

command, or

■ The system software is in the process of being upgraded

In each of these cases, wait until the Router has completed the current

operation and the alert LED is Off.

Flashing slowly — The Router has completed the Reset to Factory Defaults

process, and is waiting for you to reset the unit. To do this, remove

power, wait 10 seconds and then re-apply power. The Router will then

enter the start-up sequence and resume normal operation.

On for 2 seconds, and then off — The Router has detected and prevented

a hacker from attacking your network from the Internet.

Continuously on — A fault has been detected with your Router during the

start-up process. Refer to Chapter 6

“Troubleshooting”.

2Power LED

Green

Indicates that the Router is powered on.

3 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED

Yellow

If the LED is on it indicates that wireless networking is enabled. If the LED

is flashing, data is being transmitted or received. If the LED is off, the

Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is a problem. Refer

to Chapter 6

“Troubleshooting”.

4 Four LAN Status LEDs

Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link)

If the LED is on, the link between the port and the next piece of network

equipment is OK. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being

transmitted or received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the

connected device is switched off, or there is a problem with the

connection (refer to Chapter 6

“Troubleshooting”). The port will

automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex.

16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER

5 Cable/DSL Status LED

Green (100 Mbps link) / yellow (10 Mbps link)

If the LED is on, the link between the Router and the cable or DSL modem

is OK. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or

received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, the modem is switched

off or there is a problem (refer to Chapter 6

“Troubleshooting”).

Rear Panel The rear panel (Figure 4) of the Router contains four LAN ports, one

Ethernet Cable/DSL port, a power adapter OK LED, and a power adapter

socket.

Figure 4 Router — Rear Panel

6 Wireless Antennae

The antennae on the product should be placed in a ‘V’ position when

initially installed.

CAUTION: Do not force the antennae beyond their mechanical stops.

Rotating the antennae further may cause damage.

7 Power Adapter Socket

Only use the power adapter supplied with this Router. Do not use any

other adapter.

8 Power Adapter OK LED

Green

Indicates that the power adapter is supplying power to the Router. If the

LED is off, there may be a problem with the power adapter or adapter

cable.

Rear Panel 17

9 Ethernet Cable/DSL port

Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Router to the Ethernet port

on your cable or DSL modem. The port will automatically adjust to the

correct speed and duplex, and will set itself to MDI or MDIX depending

on the device to which they are connected and the type of cable used.

10 Four 10/100 LAN ports

Using suitable RJ-45 cable, you can connect your Router to a computer,

or to any other piece of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for

example, a hub or a switch). The LAN ports will automatically set

themselves to MDI or MDIX depending on the device to which they are

connected and the type of cable used.

18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE ROUTER

2

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Introduction This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router,

including:

■ Connecting the Router to the Internet.

■ Connecting the Router to your network.

■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Router.

Safety Information

WARNING: Please read the “

Safety Information” section in Appendix D

before you start.

VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt “

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise”

sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten.

AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section “

Consignes

importantes de sécurité” avant de mettre en route.

Positioning the

Router

You should place the Router in a location that:

■ is conveniently located for connection to the cable or DSL modem that

will be used to connect to the Internet.

■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the

Router. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar

furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both

horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage.

■ allows convenient connection to the computers that will be connected

to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired.

■ allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access

to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.

20 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

When positioning your Router, ensure:

■ It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.

■ Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and

sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband

amplifiers.

■ Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.

■ Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case

is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of

25 mm (1 in.) clearance.

Using the Rubber

Feet

Use the four self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Router from

moving around on your desk or when stacking with other flat top

OfficeConnect units. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each

corner of the underside of your Router.

Stacking the Router If you are stacking your Router with other OfficeConnect units, install the

Router at the top of the stack. Refer to the documentation supplied with

your other OfficeConnect unit for details on using the stacking clip.

A stacking clip is not supplied with the Router. Use the stacking clip

supplied with another stackable OfficeConnect unit.

Wall Mounting There are two slots on the underside of the Router that can be used for

wall mounting.

When wall mounting the unit, ensure that it is within reach of the power

outlet.

You will need two suitable screws to wall mount the unit. To do this:

1 Ensure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy and make two

screw holes which are 150 mm (5.9 in.) apart.

2 Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3 mm (0.12 in.) clear of

the wall surface.

3 Remove any connections to the unit and locate it over the screw heads.

When in line, gently push the unit on to the wall and move it downwards

to secure.

Before you Install your Router 21

When making connections, be careful not to push the unit up and off the

wall.

CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not wall mount stacked

units.

Before you Install

your Router

Before you install and configure your Router, you need the following

additional information. If you do not have this information, contact your

Internet Service Provider (ISP). Space is provided below for you to record

this information.

If you have a DSL connection and your ISP allocates IP information

dynamically over PPPoE, you need a User Name and Password:

You only need a PPPoE Service Name if your ISP requires one. Do not

enter anything if your ISP does not require this information.

If you have a DSL connection and your ISP allocates IP information

dynamically over PPTP, you need a User Name, Password and PPTP Server

Address:

PPPoE User Name : ______________________

PPPoE Password : ______________________

PPPoE Service Name : ______________________

PPTP User Name : ______________________

PPTP Password : ______________________

PPTP Server Address : ____.____.____.____

22 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

If your ISP allocates fixed or static IP information, you need the following

information:

If your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over a protocol other than

PPPoE, you do not need any further information. This configuration is

typical of cable connections.

Powering Up the

Router

To power up the Router:

1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the

back panel of the Router.

2 Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket.

Connecting the

Router

The first step for installing your Router is to physically connect it to a

cable or DSL modem and then connect it to a computer in order to be

able to access the Internet. See Figure 5

:

IP Address : ____.____.____.____

Subnet Mask : ____.____.____.____

Default Router address : ____.____.____.____

DNS address : ____.____.____.____

Connecting the Router 23

Figure 5 Connecting the Router

To use your Router to connect to the Internet through an external cable

or DSL modem:

1 Insert one end of the supplied Ethernet (RJ-45 Category 5) cable into the

Cable/DSL port on the rear panel of the Router.

2 Insert the other end of the cable into the RJ-45 port on your cable or DSL

modem. Check that the Cable/DSL status LED lights on the Router.

3 Connect the cable or DSL modem to the Internet.

4 Connect your computer to one of the four LAN ports on the Router using

a Category 5 twisted pair cable. Check that the corresponding LAN status

LED on the Router lights.

You have now completed the hardware installation of your Router. Next

you need to set up your computers so that they can make use of the

Router to communicate with the Internet.

3Com recommends that you perform the initial Router configuration

from a computer that is directly connected to one of the LAN ports.

If you configure the Router from a wireless computer, note that you may

lose contact with the Router if you change the wireless configuration.

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To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be

set as follows:

■ Encryption — none

■ Service Area Name/SSID — 3Com

■ Channel — 11

3

SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS

The Router has the ability to dynamically allocate network addresses to

the computers on your network, using DHCP. However, your computers

need to be configured correctly for this to take place. To change the

configuration of your computers to allow this, follow the instructions in

this chapter. If your computers are configured with fixed or static

addresses and you do not wish to change this, then you should use the

Discovery program on the Router CD-ROM to detect and configure your

Router. Refer to Appendix A

for information on using the Discovery

program.

Obtaining an IP

Address

Automatically

Refer to the section below which relates to your operating system for

details on how to obtain an IP address automatically.

Windows 2000 If you are using a Windows 2000-based computer, use the following

procedure to change your TCP/IP settings:

1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2 Double click on Network and Dial-Up Connections.

3 Double click on Local Area Connection.

4 Click on Properties.

5 A screen similar to Figure 6

should be displayed. Select Internet Protocol

TCP/IP and click on Properties.

26 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS

Figure 6 Local Area Properties Screen

6 Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain

DNS server address automatically are both selected as shown in Figure 7

.

Click OK.

Figure 7 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Screen

7 Restart your computer.

Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 27

Windows XP If you are using a Windows XP computer, use the following procedure to

change your TCP/IP settings:

1 From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel.

2 Click on Network and Internet Connections.

3 Click on the Network Connections icon.

4 Double click on LAN or High Speed Connection icon. A screen titled Local

Area Connection Status will appear.

5 Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties.

6 Ensure that the options Obtain an IP Address automatically, and Obtain

DNS servers automatically are both selected. Click OK.

7 Restart your computer.

Windows 95/98/ME If you are using a Windows 95/98/ME computer, use the following

procedure to change your TCP/IP settings:

1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2 Double click on Network. Select the TCP/IP item for your network card

and click on Properties.

3 In the TCP/IP dialog, select the IP Address tab, and ensure that Obtain IP

address automatically is selected. Click OK.

Macintosh If you are using a Macintosh computer, use the following procedure to

change your TCP/IP settings:

1 From the desktop, select Apple Menu, Control Panels, and TCP/IP.

2 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Connect Via: to “Ethernet”.

3 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Configure: to “Using DHCP Server.”

4 Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and save your changes.

5 Restart your computer.

28 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS

Disabling PPPoE

and PPTP Client

Software

If you have PPPoE or PPTP client software installed on your computer, you

will need to disable it. To do this:

1 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel.

2 Double click on Internet Options.

3 Select the Connections Tab. A screen similar to Figure 8

should be

displayed.

4 Select the Never Dial a Connection option.

Figure 8 Internet Properties Screen

You may wish to remove the PPPoE client software from your computer

to free resources, as it is not required for use with the Router.

Disabling Web

Proxy

Ensure that you do not have a web proxy enabled on your computer.

Go to the Control Panel and click on Internet Options. Select the

Connections tab and click LAN Settings at the bottom. Make sure that

the Use Proxy Server option is unchecked.

4

RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD

Accessing the

Wizard

The Router setup program is Web-based, which means that it is accessed

through your Web browser (Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher, Internet

Explorer 5.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher).

To use the Setup Wizard:

1 Ensure that you have at least one computer connected to the Router.

Refer to Chapter 2

for details on how to do this.

2 Launch your Web browser on the computer.

3 Enter the following URL in the location or address field of your browser:

http://192.168.1.1 (Figure 9

). The Login screen displays.

Figure 9 Web Browser Location Field (Factory Default)

4 To log in as an administrator, enter the password (the default setting is

admin) in the System Password field and click Log in (Figure 10

).

30 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD

Figure 10 Router Login Screen

5 If the password is correct, the Country Selection screen will appear. Select

the country you wish to configure the Router for, then click Apply.

(Figure 11

)

If your purchased your Router in the United States, you do not see this

screen, as it is automatically set.

Figure 11 Country Selection Screen

Accessing the Wizard 31

6 When you have selected a country either:

■ The Welcome screen will appear (Figure 12). Select the Wizard tab

and click Wizard.

or

■ If your Router has not been configured before, the Wizard will launch

automatically (refer to Figure 13

).

7 Click Next.

8 You will be guided step by step through a basic setup procedure.

Figure 12 Welcome Screen

32 CHAPTER 4: RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD

Figure 13 Wizard Screen

Password Figure 14 Change Administration Password Screen

When the Change Administration Password screen (Figure 14) appears,

type the Old Password, then a new password in both the New Password

and Confirm Password boxes.

3Com recommends entering a new password when setting up the Router

for the first time. The Router is shipped from the factory with a default

password, admin.

1. Password is case sensitive.

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2. Write the new password down and keep it in a safe place, so that you

can change your settings in the future.

Click Next to display the Time Zone setup screen (Figure 15

).

Time Zone

Figure 15 Time Zone Screen

Select your time zone from the pull-down menu, check the daylight

savings option if required, and then click Next.

The Daylight Savings option advances the system clock by one hour. It

does not cause the system clock to be updated for daylight savings time

automatically.

WAN Settings

Figure 16 Internet Settings Screen

This Internet Addressing Mode window allows you to set up the Router

for the type of Internet connection you have. Before setting up your

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Internet connection mode, have the modem setting information from

your ISP ready.

Select an Internet Addressing mode from the following:

■ PPPoE is required (typically DSL users only)

■ ISP provides configuration dynamically (via DHCP)

■ ISP has provided a static IP address

■ PPTP is required (some DSL users in Europe)

and click Next.

PPPoE Mode

Figure 17 PPPoE Screen

To setup the Router for use with a PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection,

use the following procedure:

1 Enter your PPP over Ethernet user name in the PPPoE User Name text box.

2 Enter your PPP over Ethernet password in the PPPoE Password text box.!

3 Enter your PPP over Ethernet service name in the PPPoE Service Name text

box.

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Do not enter anything in this box if your ISP does not require a service

name.

4 Enter the MTU value supplied by your ISP in the MTU text box. If your ISP

has not supplied an MTU value, leave this at the default value. The

default is 1454.

5 Select an idle time from the Maximum Idle Time drop down list. This is

the amount of time without Internet activity that you want to allow

before the Router ends the PPPoE session.

6 Check all of your settings, and then click Next.

Dynamic IP Address Mode

To setup the Router for use with a dynamic IP address connection:

1 Select the ISP provides configuration dynamically (via DHCP) and then

click Next.

Figure 18 Hostname Screen

2 Some ISPs require a host name. If your ISP has this requirement, enter the

host name in the Host Name text box (Figure 18

) and click Next. The

Clone MAC Address screen displays.

Figure 19 Clone MAC Address Screen

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3 If your ISP requires an assigned MAC address, select Yes, I would like to

enter a MAC address manually and enter the values for a MAC address if

required (Figure 19

). If the computer you are now using is the one that

was previously connected directly to the cable modem, choose Yes ,

please clone the MAC address from the PC I’m currently using.

Static IP Mode

To setup the Router for use with a static IP address connection, use the

following procedure:

1 Select ISP has provided a static IP address, (see Figure 16

) and then click

Next. Figure 20

displays.

Figure 20 Static IP Mode Screen

2 Enter your IP Address in the IP Address text box.

3 Enter your subnet mask in the Subnet Mask text box.

4 Enter your ISP Router address in the Internet (ISP) Gateway Address text

box.

5 Enter your primary DNS address in the Primary DNS Address text box.

6 Enter your secondary DNS address in the Secondary DNS Address text

box.

This step is optional. Not all ISPs require a secondary DNS address.

7 Check all of your settings, and then click Next.

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PPTP Mode

Figure 21 PPTP Mode Screen

To setup the Router for use with a PPTP connection, use the following

procedure:

1 Enter your PPTP server address in the PPTP Server Address text box.

2 Enter your PPTP user name in the PPTP User Name text box.

3 Enter your PPTP password in the PPTP Password text box.

4 Enter your Primary DNS Address and Secondary DNS address.

Your ISP may provide you with primary and secondary DNS addresses. If

they have been provided, enter the addresses in the appropriate text

boxes. If not, leave 0.0.0.0 in the boxes.

5 Enter the value supplied by your ISP in the MTU text box. If your ISP has

not supplied an MTU value, leave this at the default value. The default is

1460.

6 Select an idle time from the Maximum Idle Time drop-down list. This is

the amount of time without Internet activity that you want to allow

before the Router ends the PPTP session.

7 Check all of your settings, and then click Next. Figure 22

displays.

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Figure 22 PPTP IP Settings

8 IP settings must be used when establishing a PPTP connection. Fill in the

Initial IP Address and the Initial Subnet Mask fields if your ISP has

provided you with these settings. Alternatively, if the PPTP server is

located in your DSL modem, click Suggest to select an IP address on the

same subnet as the PPTP server.

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Heart Beat Signal Mode(For Australia only)

Figure 23 Heart Beat Signal Mode Screen

To set up the Router for use with an L2TP connection, use the following

procedure:

1 IT is a service used in Australia only. If you are using Heart Beat Signal

connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information.

2 Enter the User Name and Password you use when logging nonto your ISP

through a Heart Beat connection.

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LAN Settings Figure 24 LAN IP Address Screen

This screen displays a suggested LAN IP address and subnet mask of the

Router. It also allows you to change the IP address and subnet mask.

DHCP The Router contains a Dynamic Host Configuration (DHCP) server that

can automatically configure the TCP/IP settings of every computer on

your network.

Figure 25 DHCP Server Setup Screen

To activate the DHCP Server option, select Enable the DHCP server with

the following settings: and specify the IP pool range. The largest available

continuous IP pool will be automatically entered; if this is not appropriate,

make your required changes. To disable DHCP, select Do not enable the

DHCP server. Click Next when you have finished.

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Wireless Settings Figure 26 Wireless Configuration Screen

This screen displays the Channel and Service Area Name. It also allows

you to change these settings. There are a maximum of 14 channels, the

number available to you is dependent on the country you reside in.

Selecting Clear Channel Select from the Channel drop-down list allows

the Router to automatically select an available channel when first

powered on.

The Service Area Name default for 3Com products is “3Com”. Up to 32

(case sensitive) characters can be entered for the Service Area Name.

3Com strongly recommends that you change the SSID to something

other than the default.

Click Next when you have finished.

If you are configuring the Router from a wireless computer any changes

you make to the wireless configuration will result in communication

between the Router and your computer being lost. This is why 3Com

strongly recommends that you configure the Router from a wired

computer.

It is very important that you set up your wireless clients to use the same

Service Area Name or SSID as the one you use on this screen. If your

clients use a different Service Area Name then they will not be able to

communicate with the Router.

The choice of channel is less important as Clients will generally search all

of the available channels. You should however make a note of the

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channel you select as this may be useful if you experience problems with

your clients.

Summary Figure 27 Configuration Summary Screen

When you complete the Setup Wizard, a configuration summary will

display. 3Com recommends that you verify the configuration information

of the Router and then print this page for your records. Click Finish to

display the Wizard completed screen, shown in Figure 28

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Figure 28 Wizard Completed Screen

If you have made changes to the LAN Settings or wireless configuration

options, you may need to reconfigure the computer you are using in

order to make contact with the Router again.

Your Router is now configured and ready for use.

See Chapter 5

for a detailed description of the Router configuration

screens.