3COM L-510 User Manual

ADSL Ethernet & USB Combo Router

• Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong voltage usage.

• This product is for use only in UL Listed computers.

Quick Guide

ersion 1.1

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Contents

Declaration Of Conformity ...........................................................................3

Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community...................3

Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions..................................................4

RF Exposure...................................................................................................................4

Introduction..................................................................................................5

Minimum System Requirements..................................................................5

Lynx L-510 Package....................................................................................6

Lynx L-510 Overview...................................................................................7

Typical Wireless-G Router Connection........................................................9

STEP 1: Connecting the Lynx L-510 to Your Computer................................................10

Step 1.1 Connecting the Lynx L-510..........................................................................10

1.1.2 (a) Connecting to the Ethernet ............................................................................10

1.1.2 (b) Connecting to the USB ..................................................................................11

Step 1.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line..........................................................................11

1.2.1 (a) To connect to the ADSL line......................................................................12

1.2.1 (b) To connect to the ADSL line and Telephone Set............................................12

Step 1.3 Connecting to the Power Outlet...................................................................13

Step 1.4 Powering On................................................................................................14

STEP 2: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card/ Installing your USB

Device........................................................................................................15

Step 2.1: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card......................................................15

2.1.1 For Windows® 98 Second Edition / Windows® Me..........................................15

2.1.2 For Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP..............................................................16

Step 2.2: Installing the USB Device Driver....................................................................17

2.2.1 Installing the USB Device Driver for Windows® (98/SE/Me/2000/XP)............17

STEP 3: Configuring Your Internet Browser.............................................21

Step 3.1: Microsoft® Internet Explorer™ (based on IE 5.5)....................................21

Step 3.2: Netscape® Navigator...............................................................................21

Modify the Settings of your Modem ...........................................................22

Maintenance..............................................................................................23

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Declaration Of Conformity

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950

Countries of Operation and Conditions of Use in the European Community

This device is intends to be operated in all countries of the European Community. Requirement is for indoors vs. outdoors operation, license requirements and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described in this document.

Note: The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to check the current channel of operation and confirm that the devices operating in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for the European Community countries as described below.

If operation is occurring outside of the allowable channels as indicated in this guide, then the user must cease operating the product and consult with the local technical support staff responsible for the wireless network.

This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 2.4GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where noted below:

− In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device outdoors.

− In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7.

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Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions

(FCC ID: I38-DSL600EWR)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:

− Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

− Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

− Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that

which the radio receiver is connected

− Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by the party responsible, could void the user’s right to operate the equipment.

RF Exposure

This device has been tested and complies with FCC RF Exposure (SAR) limits in typical laptop computer configurations and this device can be used in desktop or laptop computers with side mounted PCMCIA slots, which can provide 1 cm separation distance from the antenna to the body of the user or a nearby person. Thin laptop computers may need special attention to maintain antenna spacing while operating. This device cannot be used with handheld PDAs (personal digital assistants). Use in other configurations may not ensure compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with another antenna or transmitter.

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Introduction

Thank you on your purchase of the Lynx L-510! The Lynx L-510 provides you with a high-speed broadband Internet connection using your existing phone line that at the same time allows you to make phone calls.

The Lynx L-510 can be connected to any computer/notebook with a USB Port or 10/100 Base-T Ethernet card for wired connection or an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless adapter. For multiple user connections, you may connect your computers/notebooks to both the Ethernet Ports or through the Wireless adapter. The Ethernet ports have Auto MDI/MDIX feature which can allows both cross or straight UTP cable to be utilized. The Lynx L-510 has an in-built IEEE802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point for wireless connectivity.

This documentation assumes that there is an Ethernet card or a wireless adapter on your computer.

Minimum System Requirements

• Pentium

• A CD-ROM Drive

• Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol (required only if you are connecting to

the ETHERNET port of your DSL Router)

• USB port (required by if you are connecting to the USB Port of your ADSL Router)

• IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless adapter (Required if you are connecting to the Wireless

Access Point of the router)

• Host Operating Systems support for USB:

• OS independent for Ethernet

MMX 233MHz

Windows® 98 Second Edition Windows® 2000 Windows® Me Windows® XP

• Web Browser support:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions) Netscape® Navigator 3.02 (or later versions)

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Lynx L-510 Package

For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately.

1 POTS Splitter

1 Telephone Cable

(RJ-11)

1 Modem Lynx L-510

2 In-line Filters3

1 Installation CD

1 Quick Guide

1 Ethernet Cable (Cat 5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network Cable)

1 Power Adapter

(DC 9V)2

1 Pre-installation

requirements Guide

1 USB Cable

1 The telephone extension cable used for this Lynx L-510 is a UL Listed Communication Circuit Accessory, minimum 26AWG.

2 This product is intended to be supplied by a UL Listed Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked "Class 2" and rated Input: 120VAC, 50-60Hz, 26W, Output: 9Vdc, 1A Only. Different countries are bundled with different types of power adapter. The above illustration is only a representative.

3 Depending on your country of purchase, your package may or may not come with a POTS Splitter and or 2 In-Line Filters. The POTS Splitter is required if you are connecting a Telephone Set to the Ethernet Modem. The In-line Filter is required to avoid the noise produced by the telephone equipment. Please refer to Step 1.2 - Connecting to the ADSL Line for details. POTS-Splitter and In-Line Filters can also be purchased from your dealer.

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Front Indicators

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 POWER

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Lights up when power is supplied to the ADSL Router.

2 ETHERNET (E1 ~ E4) Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your ADSL Router to the

Ethernet Card. It flickers when the ADSL is transmitting/receiving data.

3 WIRELESS Flickers when the Wireless LAN is operational.

4 USB Lights up when the USB cable is properly connected from your ADSL Router to the

USB slot. Lights Off when the USB cable is not connected or it is properly disconnected.

5 DSL LED lights off when no Telephone jack (RJ-11) is connected. Flickers when the ADSL Router is trying to establish a connection with the ADSL Service Provider (Training). Steady Green LED lights up when the ADSL connection is established.

6 Internet Green LED lights up when the PPP connection is established. Lights off when no PPP

connection.

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Back Panel

2 4

1 3 5 6 7

1 DSL

Connect the telephone jack (RJ-11) to your Telephone Wall Socket (DSL line).

2 USB

Connect the USB jack to your PC’s USB slot.

3 RESET

To reset your ADSL Router to factory default settings (all customized settings that you have saved will be lost!). To reset the ADSL Router, simply press the reset button for about 10 seconds.

4 ETHERNET (E1-E4)

10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your PC’s Ethernet Network card or Ethernet Hub / Switch.

5 DC 9V

To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package.

6 POWER SWITCH

To power on or off the modem. Push downwards to switch ON and lift upwards to OFF.

7 RF Antenna

180° 2.4Ghz Wireless Antenna.

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