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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.
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