HP 100 Wireless-G User Manual

OfficeConnect

ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide

Model WL-553 3CRWDR200A-75 3CRWDR200B-75

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Naming Convention 7 Conventions 8 Feedback about this User Guide 9

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide describes how to install and configure the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router (3CRWDR200A-75 and 3CRWDR200B-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.

If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 1 1g Firewall Router and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in the release note.

Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site:

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Naming Convention

Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall 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

Conventions Ta bl e 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this

guide.

Table 1 Notice Icons

Icon Notice Type Description

Information note Information that describes important features or

instructions.

Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or

potential damage to an application, system, or device.

Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal

injury.

Table 2 Text Conventions

Convention Description

The words “enter” and “type”

Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

Words in italics Italics are used to:

When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says “type.”

names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del

 Emphasize a point.  Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the

text.

 Identify menu names, menu commands, and software

button names. Examples:

From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK.

Feedback about this User Guide 9

Feedback about this User Guide

Your suggestions are very important to us. They will help make our documentation more useful to you. Please e-mail comments about this document to 3Com at:

pddtechpubs_comments@3com.com

Please include the following information when commenting:

 Document title

 Document product number (on the title page)

 Page number (if appropriate)

Example:

 OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router User Guide

 Product Number 3CRWDR200A-75

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Do not use this e-mail address for technical support questions. For information about contacting Technical Support, please refer to the Support and Safety Information sheet.

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

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 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.

product range from 3Com

OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router

The OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall 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 internet services with standardized mechanism; namely, NAT and IPSec, etc. Thus, it further prevents anyone outside of your network from seeing your files or damaging your computers. The Router also gives you many administrative features such as scheduled internet access policies, web content filter, and intrusion detections.

Figure 1

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.

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

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Figure 1 Example Network Without a Firewall Router

When you use the Firewall 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 ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router

Firewall Router Advantages 13

Firewall Router Advantages

The advantages of the Firewall ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall 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

 Internet Access Policy, to schedule your Internet Access rules with

options in keywords and applications blocking

 Wireless Multimedia, to maximize the quality of your internet service

with traffic prioritization

Package Contents The Firewall Router kit includes the following items:

 One OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router

 One power adapter for use with the Firewall Router

 Four rubber feet

 One RJ 11 cable (typically a telephone cable) if your model is

3CRWDR200A-75

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 One RJ 45 cable (typically an Ethernet cable) if your model is

3CRWDR200B-75

 One Product Range Sheet

 One CD-ROM containing the Firewall Router Discovery program 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.

Minimum System and Component Requirements 15

Minimum System and Component

Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in your network be configured with at least the following:

Requirements

 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 2 3 5 4

3CRWDR200A-75

ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router

1 Alert LED

Orange Indicates a number of different conditions, as described below. Off - The Router is operating normally.

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Flashing quickly - Indicates one of the following conditions:

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

 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.

If you have used a cable to reset the unit to Factory Defaults, See "Reset

to Factory Default" on page 72.

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

Yel lo w 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

Rear Panel 17

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.

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

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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 ADSL port

Using the RJ11 cable provided, you should connect your Router to the telephone socket via a splitter.

8 Power Adapter Socket

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

9 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.

10 Reset Button

Press this button for resetting your Router to factory default.

11 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.

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

Positioning the Router

WARNING: Please read the Router section in Appendix C 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.

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.

before you

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

access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.

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. Don't install the Router more than 200 centimeter above the ground.

Before you Install your Router 21

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.

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

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, you need a User Name and Password:

User Name : ______________________

Password : ______________________

Service Name : ______________________

Authentication Method : ______________________

You only need a PPPoE Service Name if your ISP requires one. Do not enter anything if your ISP does not require this information.

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You should leave the Authentication Method as its default: Auto if your ISP doesn’t specify this parameter.

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

IP Address : ____.____.____.____

Subnet Mask : ____.____.____.____

Default Router address : ____.____.____.____

DNS address : ____.____.____.____

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 23

Connecting the Router

The first step for installing your Router is to physically connect it to a RJ11 cable with the splitter and then connect the Router to a computer in order to be able to access the Internet. See Figure 5

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To use your Router to connect to the Internet through an DSL connection:

1 Insert one end of the supplied telephone (RJ-11) cable into the

Cable/DSL port on the rear panel of the Router. Check that the DSL Sync status LED lights on the Router.

2 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

RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD

Accessing the Wizard

The Firewall 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 Firewall

Router. Refer to Chapter 2

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

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

for details on how to do this.

). The Login screen displays.

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Figure 10 Firewall Router Login Screen

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

Select the country you wish to configure the Firewall Router for, then click Apply. (Figure 11

)

If your purchased your Firewall Router in the United States, you do not see this screen, as it is automatically set.

Figure 11 Country Selection Screen

6 When you have selected a country either:

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

and click Wizard.

 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

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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

Firewall Router for the first time. The Firewall Router is shipped from the factory with a default password, admin.

1. Password is case sensitive.

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CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Naming Convention

Conventions Ta bl e 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this

Feedback about this User Guide

INTRODUCING THE ROUTER

OfficeConnect ADSL Wireless 108Mbps 11g Firewall Router

Firewall Router Advantages

Package Contents The Firewall Router kit includes the following items:

Minimum System and Component Requirements 15

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

Rear Panel 17

HARDWARE INSTALLATION

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

Safety Information

Positioning the Router

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

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

Before you Install your Router

Powering Up the Router

Connecting the Router

RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD

Accessing the Wizard

Password Figure 14 Change Administration Password Screen