INTRODUCTION
DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDS
POSITIONING YOUR GATEWAY
Safety Information
Dimensions and Operating Conditions
About This Guide:
This Guide takes you through the basic steps necessary to install and configure
your OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Secure Gateway, and establish a connection
from your computers to the Internet. Throughout, the OfficeConnect
Cable/DSL Secure Gateway is simply referred to as the Gateway.
Standards
WARNING: Please read the ‘Important Safety Information’ section in the
Support and Safety Information sheet before you start.
Installation Guide
Functional:
Safety:
ISO 8802/3
EMC:
EN 55022 Class B
EN 55024
FCC Part 15 Class B*
ICES-003 Class B
VCCI Class B
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
UL 1950, EN 60950
CSA 22.2 #950,
IEC60950
VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt ‘Wichtige
Sicherheitsinformationen’ sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten.
Your package contains:
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One OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Secure Gateway
AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes
importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route.
CNS 13438 Class A
EN 60068 (IEC 68)
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One power adapter for use with the Gateway
Environmental:
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Four rubber feet
* Refer to Regulatory Notices section in the Support and Safety Information sheet
When positioning your Gateway, ensure:
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One Ethernet cable
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It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.
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One CD-ROM containing the Gateway Discovery program and the User Guide
Cable/DSL Gateway
7.5 VA, 25.6 BThU/hr
power requirement
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This Installation Guide
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Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and
sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband
amplifiers.
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One Support and Safety Information Sheet
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One Warranty Flyer
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Stacking Clip
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Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.
0 to 40ºC (32 to 105ºF)
operating
temperature
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User Guide
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Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case
is not restricted. We recommend you provide a minimum of 25mm
(1in.) clearance.
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License agreement
System Requirements
Before starting, you must ensure the following:
Using the Rubber Feet
0 to 90%
(non-condensing)
humidity
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You already have a cable or DSL broadband connection to the Internet, with
Use the four self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Gateway 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 Gateway.
a suitable modem, and that this connection works properly. The modem
must have an Ethernet port for connection to your Gateway.
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You have a computer that has an Ethernet connection available and is
already correctly configured for communication with the Internet. Your
computer must be able to connect to the Internet via the modem, and must
have a Web browser installed.
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There are no other DHCP server devices on your local network that are
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Gateway User Guide provided for further guidance.
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ABOUT YOUR GATEWAY
Cable/DSL Secure Gateway - Front
Cable/DSL Secure Gateway - Rear
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LAN Status
Cable/DSL
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LAN
Alert
OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Secure Gateway
1 Alert LED
Flashing slowly (2 seconds on - 2 seconds off) - The
Gateway 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 Gateway will then enter the start-
up sequence and resume normal operation.
3 Four LAN Status LEDs
green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link)
5 Power Adapter socket
orange
Only use the power adapter that is supplied with
this Gateway. Do not use any other adapter.
Indicates a number of different conditions, as
described below.
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 transmitted
or received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or
the connected device is switched off, or there is a
problem with the connection (refer to the "Problem
Solving" section).
6 Ethernet Cable/DSL port
Off - The Gateway is operating normally.
Flashing quickly (1/2 second on - 1/2 second off)
- Indicates one of the following conditions:
Use the supplied patch cable to connect the
Gateway to the 10/100 port on your cable or DSL
modem. This port will automatically adjust for the
correct speed, duplex and cable type. Which means
you can connect to your Cable/DSL modem using
either straight-through or crossover cables.
On for 2 seconds, and then off - The Gateway has
detected and prevented a hacker from attacking your
network from the Internet.
• The Gateway has just been started up and is
running a self-test routine, or
Continuously on - A fault has been detected with
your Gateway during the start-up process. Refer to
the main User Guide.
4 Cable/DSL Status LED
• The administrator has invoked the Reset to Factory
Defaults command, or
green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link)
7 Four 10/100 LAN ports
If the LED is on, the link between the Gateway 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
the "Problem Solving" section).
Use suitable cable with RJ-45 connectors. You can
connect your Gateway to a computer, or to any
other piece of equipment that has an Ethernet
connection (for example, a hub or a switch). These
ports will automatically adjust for the correct speed,
duplex mode and cable type, which means that you
can connect devices to your Gateway using either
straight-through or crossover cables.
2 Power LED
• The system software is in the process of being
upgraded
green
In each of these cases, wait until the Gateway has
completed the current operation and the alert LED
is Off.
Indicates that the Gateway is powered on.
3Com Corporation, Corporate Headquarters, 5400 Bayfront Plaza, Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145
Copyright © 2002 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com and OfficeConnect are registered
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Part number: DIA08569-5AAA02 Published: April 2002
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