3Com Router WL-602 User Manual
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http://www.3Com.com/ Part No. 10016790 Rev. AA Published July 2008 Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router User Guide WL-602 3CRWER300-73
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CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Naming Convention 7 Conventions 8 Feedback About This User Guide 9 Related Documentation 9 INTRODUCING THE ROUTER Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router 11 Router Advantages 13 Package Contents 13 Minimum System and Component Requirements 14 Physical Features 14 INSTALLING THE ROUTER Introduction 19 Safety Information 19 Positioning the Router 19 Using the Rubber Feet 20 Wall Mounting 20 Mounting Instructions for Cement Walls 20 Mounting Instructions for Wood Walls 21 Powering Up the Router 21 Connecting the Router 21 SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 23 Windows 2000 23 Windows Vista 25
Windows XP 26 Macintosh 26 Disabling PPPoE and PPTP Client Software 27 Disabling Web Proxy 27 RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD Accessing the Router using the 3Com Detect Application 29 Running the 3Com Detect Application 29 Accessing the Setup Wizard 31 Wizard - Change Password 34 Wizard - Time and Time Zone 35 Wizard - Connection Type 36 Setup Wizard - LAN Settings 42 Wizard - Wireless Setting 43 Wizard - Configuration Summary 49 CONFIGURING THE ROUTER Navigating Through the Router Configuration screens 51 Main Menu 51 Welcome Screen 51 Status 51 LAN Settings 52 LAN Settings 52 DHCP Clients List 53 Wireless Settings 55 Configuration 56 Encryption 57 WPS 62 Connection Control 64 Client List 65 WMM 65 WDS 68 Advanced 71
Internet Settings 73 WAN 73 DNS 79 Clone MAC address 80 Firewall 81 SPI 81 Special Applications 85 Virtual Servers 86 DMZ 87 PC Privileges 88 Schedule Rule 90 URL Filter 91 Advanced 92 Security 92 VLAN 95 Static Routes 97 RIP 99 DDNS 101 SNMP 102 Syslog 103 Proxy ARP 104 QoS Settings 105 Tr a f f i c m a p p i n g 1 0 6 VPN 108 System Tools 115 Restart Router 115 Configuration 115 Upgrade 116 Time Zone 117 Ping 118 Traceroute 119 DNS Lookup 120 Diagnostic 120 Status and Logs 121 Status 121 Routing Table 122 Logs 122 Traffic Statistics 123
Support/Feedback 124 Support 124 Feedback 124 TROUBLESHOOTING Basic Connection Checks 125 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 126 Connecting to the Internet 127 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 127 Wireless Networking 128 Recovering from Corrupted Software 130 Power Adapter 130 Frequently Asked Questions 132 IP ADDRESSING The Internet Protocol Suite 133 Managing the Router over the Network 133 IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 133 How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 135 DHCP Addressing 135 Static Addressing 135 Auto-IP Addressing 135 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router 137 Standards 139
SAFETY INFORMATION END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR3COM PRODUCTS Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 148 Solve Problems Online 148 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 148 Access Software Downloads 149 Contact Us 149 Telephone Technical Support and Repair 149 GLOSSARY REGULATORY NOTICES INDEX
ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide describes how to install and configure the 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router (3CRWER300-73). 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 Routers. If a release note is shipped with the 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL 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: http://www.3Com.com Naming ConventionThroughout this guide, the 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router is referred to as the “Router”. Category 3, Category 5, and Category 6 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide.
8ABOUT THIS GUIDE ConventionsTa b l e 1 and Ta b l e 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. Ta b l e 1 Notice Icons IconNotice TypeDescription Information noteInformation that describes important features or instructions. CautionInformation that alerts you to potential loss of data or potential damage to an application, system, or device. WarningInformation that alerts you to potential personal injury. Ta b l e 2 Text Conventions ConventionDescription The words “enter” and “type”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.” Keyboard key namesIf you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del Words in italicsItalics are used to: ■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.