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Dual 56K LAN Modem

Getting Started Guide

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Congratulations on choosing the 3Com OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN Modem! For the most
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Companion Programs

Contains:

• Getting Started Guide (PDF)

• User Guide (PDF and HTML)

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EZ-LAN Wizard

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LAN Modem Desktop Manager

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Virtual FAX Modem/Fax Software

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Dial-Up Networking 1.3

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OfficeConnect Dual 56K
LAN Modem Getting Started Guide

Phone port adapter
(not provided for
all locations)

Two analog
telephone cables
(RJ-11 to RJ-11)

One 10BASE-T
Ethernet cable
(RJ-45 to RJ-45)

Rubber feet
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Power supply
transformer and
country-specific
power cord

This Getting Started Guide is designed to cover the most common application of the Dual 56K LAN Modem —
configuration for shared Internet access on a dynamic IP network. For all other applications, refer to the User Guide,
located on the

OfficeConnect Dual 56K

Companion CD-ROM .

To set up a LAN for shared access to the Internet, you must have the following:

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Internet Service Provider (ISP) Account

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Computer with Ethernet connectivity, TCP/IP software,* and a CD-ROM drive

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Web Browser , such as Netscape Navigator (4.0 or later) or Microsoft Internet Explorer (4.0 or later),

installed on your computer

* TCP/IP is automatically included with Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000 and is built in with Mac OS 7.6 or later.

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To install the Dual 56K LAN Modem:

Turn off your computer.

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computer to the LAN Modem for the initial setup.
After installing and configuring, you can connect
additional computers to the unit. Do not connect
the Dual 56K LAN Modem to an existing LAN until
after you have completed the configuration.

Connect your computer to LAN port 1 ,
using the supplied Ethernet cable.

Connect the analog cables to the LINE 1
and LINE 2 ports, and plug the opposite
ends into available wall jacks.

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port adapters.

If you are only using one line, use the LINE 1
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