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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.
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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
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Router Advantages
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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.
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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:

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