3Com Router WL-537 User Manual

							
GLOSSARY135
TCP/IPTransmission Control Protocol/Inter net Protocol. This is the name for two 
of the most well-known protocols developed  for the interconnection of 
networks. Originally a UNIX standard, TCP/IP is now supported on almost 
all platforms, and is the protocol of the Internet.
TCP relates to the content of the dat a travelling through a network — 
ensuring that the information sent arrives in one piece when it reaches its 
destination. IP relates to the address of the end station to which data is 
being sent, as well as the addr ess of the destination network. 
Tr a f f i c The movement of data packets on a network. 
universal plug and playUniversal plug and play is a system which allows compatible applications 
to read some of their settings from the Router. This allows them to 
automatically configure some, or all, of
 their settings and need less user 
configuration.
URL Filter A URL Filter is a feature of a firewall that allows it to stop its clients form 
browsing inappropriate Web sites. 
WAN Wide Area Network. A network  that connects computers located in 
geographically separate areas (for example, different buildings, cities, or 
countries). The Internet is an example of a wide area network. 
WDS Wireless Distribution System. A system that can be comprised of a 
bridging and/or a repeater mode. In wireless bridging, APs communicate 
only with each other to bridge together two separate networks. In 
wireless repeating, APs rebroadca st received signals to extend reach and 
range, at the expense of throughp ut. The Router uses wireless repeating.
WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. An industry group formed to 
certify cross vendor interoperability and compatibility of 802.11b and 
802.11g wireless networking products and to promote the standard for 
enterprise, small business and home  environments. (see also 802.11b, 
802.11g, Wi-Fi)
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless 
networking. Encryption strength is 40/64 bit or 128 bit. 
						

							
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Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity. This is the  certification granted by WECA to products 
that meet their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, WECA)
Wireless Client The term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly 
connected to your wireless network
Wireless LAN Service AreaAnother term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)
Wizard A Windows application that automates a  procedure such as installation 
or configuration.
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network. A WLAN is a group of computers and 
devices connected together by wireless in a relatively small area (such as a 
house or office).
WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access. A dynamically changing encryption mechanism 
for wireless networking. Encryption strength is 256 bit. 
						

							
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REGULATORY 
I
NFORMATION
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108M bps 11g Cable/DSL Router (WL-537, WL-537S) 
mus
t be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in 
t
he user documentation that comes with the product. 
This product contains encryption. It is unlawful to export out of the U.S. without obtaining a U.S. 
Export License.
This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product 
chang
es or modifications will invalidate 3Com’s warranty and all applicable regulatory 
cert
ifications and approvals. 
This product can only be used with  the supplied antenna(s). The use of external amplifiers or 
non-3Com antennas may invalidate regul atory certifications and approvals.
This device generates and radiates radio-fre quency energy. In order to comply with FCC 
radio-frequency exposure guidelines  for an uncontrolled environment, this equipment must be 
installed and operated while  maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of  20 cm 
(approximately 8 in.) .
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure  that the antenna is located or pointed such 
that it does not emit RF field in excess of  Health Canada limits for the general population; 
consult Safety Code 6, obtainabl e from Health Canada’s website 
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb..
This product must maintain a mini mum body to antenna distance of 20 cm. Under these
conditions this product will meet the Basi c Restriction limits of 1999/519/EC [Council
Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limita tion of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz)].
This device must not be co-l ocated or operated in conjuncti on with any other antenna or 
transmitter.
CAUTION: EXPOSURE TO 
R
ADIO FREQUENCY 
R
ADIATION.
US – Radio Frequency 
Requirements 
						

							
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
co
nditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it 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 tuning the equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
■Increase the distance between  the equipment and the receiver
■Connect the equipment to outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connect
■Consultthe dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission 
helpful:
The Interference Handbook
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock 
No.
004-000-0034504.
3Com is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification
of the 
devices included with this 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g
Cable/DSL Router (WL-537, WL-537S)
, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables
and equipment other than specified by 3Com.
The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or 
attachment wi
ll be the responsibility of the user.
USA-FEDERAL 
COMMUNICATIONS 
COMMISSION (FCC) 
						

							
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MANUFACTURER’S 
D
ECLARATION OF 
CONFORMITY
3Com Corporation
35
0 Campus Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752-3064, USA
(800) 527-8677
Date: 03,20 2006
Declares that the Product:
Brand Name: 3Com Corporation
Model Number: WL-537, WL-537S
Equipment Type: 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbp s/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 
thi
s device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 
received,
 including interference that may cause undesired operation.
3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g Cable/DSL Router
Model WL-537, WL-537S 
						

							
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CANADA – INDUSTRY 
C
ANADA (IC)
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and 
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired 
op
eration of this device.”
L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas 
pro
duire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage 
radioélectr
ique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du 
dispo
sitif.
The term IC before the equipment certification number only signifies that the Industry Canada 
technic
al specifications were met.
To  r e d u ce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so 
c
hosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for 
successful communication. To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended 
to be operated 
indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its 
tr
ansmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
Pour empecher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant lobjet dune licence, il doit 
e
tre utilize a linterieur et devrait etre place loin des fenetres afin de Fournier un ecram de blindage 
maximal. Si le matriel
 (ou son antenne demission) est installe a lexterieur, il doit faire lobjet dune 
licence.
INDUSTRY CANADA (IC) 
EMISSIONS COMPLIANCE 
STAT E M E NT
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
AVIS DE CONFORMITÉ À LA 
R
ÉGLEMENTATION D’INDUSTRIE CANADA
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
SAFETY COMPLIANCE 
N
OTICE
This device has been tested and certified according to the following safety standards and is intended 
fo
r use only in Information Technology Equipment which has been tested to these or other equivalent 
stan
dards:
■UL Standard 60950-1
■CAN/CSA C22.2 No.  60950-1
■IEC 60950-1
■EN 60950-1 
						

							
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EUROPE – EU 
D
ECLARATION OF 
CONFORMITY
Intended use:  IEEE 802.11g/b radio LAN device
 NOTE: To ensure product operation is in complian ce with local regulations, select the country in 
which the product is installe d. Refer to 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps/108Mbps 11g 
Cable/DSL Router User
 Guide.
EUROPE - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IN 
L
ANGUAGES OF THE 
E
UROPEAN COMMUNITY
AT BE CY CZ DK EE FI FR
DE GR HU IE IT LV LT LU
MT NL PL PT SK SI ES SE
GB IS LI NO CH BG RO TR This equipment may be operated in
English Hereby, 
3Com Corporation, declares that this  RLAN device is in 
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant 
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Finnish 3Com Corporation vakuuttaa täten että  RLAN device tyyppinen laite 
on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien 
direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Dutch Hierbij verklaart  3Com Corporation dat het toestel RLAN device in 
overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante 
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG
Bij deze verklaart  3Com Corporation  dat deze RLAN device  voldoet 
aan de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van 
Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
French Par la présente  3Com Corporation déclare que lappareil  RLAN 
device  est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres 
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE
Par la présente,  3Com Corporation  déclare que ce RLAN device est 
conforme aux exigences essentielles  et aux autres dispositions de la 
directive 1999/5/CE qui lui sont applicables
Swedish Härmed intygar  3Com Corporation att denna RLAN device  står I 
överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga 
relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
Danish Undertegnede  3Com Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende 
udstyr  RLAN device  overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige 
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
German Hiermit erklärt  3Com Corporation, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses  
RLAN device   in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden 
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der 
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. (BMWi)
Hiermit erklärt  3Com Corporation  die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes 
RLAN device  mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den 
anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. (Wien) 
						

							
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Greek   3Com Corporation   RLAN device             1999/5/
Italian Con la presente  3Com Corporation dichiara che questo  RLAN 
device  è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni 
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Spanish Por medio de la presente  3Com Corporation declara que el RLAN 
device  cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras 
disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE
Portuguese 3Com Corporation declara que este RLAN device está conforme 
com os requisitos essenciais e ou tras disposições da Directiva 
1999/5/CE.
Malti Hawnhekk,  3Com Corporation, jiddikjara li dan RLAN device 
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma  provvedimenti orajn relevanti li 
hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC 
Estonian Käesolevaga kinnitab  3Com Corporation seadme RLAN device  
vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist 
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. 
Hungarian Alulírott,  3Com Corporation nyilatkozom, hogy a  RLAN device 
megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC 
irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.
Slovak  3Com Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, že  RLAN device spa základné 
požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES. 
Czech  3Com Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento  RLAN device je ve 
shod se základními požadavky a da lšími píslušnými ustanoveními 
smrnice 1999/5/ES. 
Slovene Šiuo  3Com Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis  RLAN device atitinka 
esminius reikalavimus ir kita s 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. 
Lithuanian Šiuo  3Com Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis  RLAN device atitinka 
esminius reikalavimus ir kita s 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas. 
Latvian Ar šo  3Com Corporation deklar, ka RLAN device  atbilst Direktvas 
1999/5/EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to saisttajiem noteikumiem.
A copy of the signed Declaration of  Conformity can be downloaded from the Product Support web page for the 
3CRWER100-75(WL-537) at http://www.3com.com.
Also available at  http://support.3com.com/doc/WL-537_EU_DOC.pdf 
                         
A copy of the signed Declaration of  Conformity can be downloaded from the Product Support web page for the 
3CRWER200-75(WL-537S) at http://www.3com.com.
Also available at  http://support.3com.com/doc/WL-537S_EU_DOC.pdf
EUROPE – RESTRICTIONS FOR USE OF 2.4GHZ FREQUENCIES IN EUROPEAN COMMUNITY COUNTRIES
■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 Belgium  outdoor operation is only pe rmitted using the 2.46 – 2.4835 GHz band: Channel 13.
■In France outdoor operation is only pe rmitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7.
Brazil RF Compliance
Este equipamento op era em caráter secundário, isto é, náo tem direito a proteçáo c ontra interferencia prejudicial, mesmo de estaçoes
do mesmo tipo, e náo causar interferenci a a sistema operando em caráter primário.