You may need to make some changes to the configuration of your
computers in order to communicate with the Gateway.
PPPoE Client Software
If you have PPPoE client software installed on your computer, you will
need to disable it. To do this :-
1.
From the Windows Start menu, select
Settings > Control Panel
.
2.
Double click on
Internet Options
.
3.
Select the
Connections
Tab. A screen similar to Figure 1 should be
displayed.
4.
Select the
Never Dial a Connection
option.
You may wish to
remove the PPPoE
client software from
your computer to
free resources, as it is
not required for use
with the Gateway.
Configuring your Computer to Obtain an IP Address Automatically
Obtaining an IP Address Automatically
Follow the instructions below for your particular operating system to ensure
that your computers are configured to obtain an IP address automatically.
For computers using Windows 2000:
1.
From the Windows
Start
Menu, select
Settings > Control Panel
.
2.
Double click on
Network
and
Dial-Up connections
3.
Double click on
Local Area Connection
.
4.
Click on
Properties
.
5.
A screen similar to Figure 2 should be displayed. Select Internet
Protocol TCP/IP and click on
Properties
.
6.
Ensure that the options
Obtain an IP Address automatically
, and
Obtain DNS servers automatically
are both selected as shown in
figure 3. Click
OK
.
7.
Restart your computer.
For computers using Windows 95, 98 and ME:
1.
From the Windows
Start
Menu, select
Settings > Control Panel
.
2.
Double click on
Network
. Select the
TCP/IP
item for your network
card as shown in figure 4 and click on
Properties
.
3.
In the TCP/IP dialog, select the
IP Address
tab, and ensure that
Obtain IP address automatically
is selected as shown in figure 5.
Click
OK
.
4.
Restart your computer.
If you are experiencing difficulties with your installation, try the following:
•
Ensure all networking equipment is switched on.
The Gateway
should be showing a green Power LED. If it is not, check the power
adapter connection. Do not use any power adapter with your
Gateway other than the one supplied.
•
Ensure the Cable/DSL Modem is connected.
The Gateway
should be displaying a yellow Cable/DSL Status LED. If no LED is
displayed, check that your modem is switched on and that it is
connected to the Cable/DSL port with an Ethernet cable.
•
Ensure that the computer is connected to the Gateway.
The
Gateway should be displaying a green or yellow LAN Status LED. If
it is not, check that the computer is connected to one of the
Gateway's LAN ports with an Ethernet cable.
•
Ensure your computer is configured correctly.
Make sure that the
computer obtains an IP address automatically. See Section 2 for
details. Ensure that the NIC card is configured for autonegotiation.
•
Ensure that you do not have a web proxy enabled on your
computer.
Go to the
Control Panel
and click on
Internet Options
.
Select the
Connections
tab and click on the
LAN Settings
button at
the bottom. Make sure that the
Use Proxy Server
option is
unchecked.
•
If you are unable to access the Gateway's Web interface.
Launch a web browser and enter
http://192.168.1.1
. If you chose
a different IP address, use that instead. Ensure that you include the
http://
prefix.
•
If you cannot remember the Gateway IP address.
Run the
Gateway Discovery application from the CD-ROM. This will always
connect you to the Gateway.
Running the Configuration Wizard
1.
If you haven’t already done so, restart your computer.
2.
Launch your web browser and attempt to contact the Gateway by
typing the following URL in the location bar:
http://192.168.1.1
, If
you are able to access the Login page, then your computer has
correctly received an IP address from the Gateway.
3.
Login using the default password
admin
. The Wizard will attempt to
launch automatically, but if it fails, select the
Wizard
tab and click on
the
Wizard
... button.
4.
Where possible, the wizard will recommend settings for most
parameters. However, there are some settings which you must
provide. Most of these will have been provided to you by your ISP
when you set the account up. Refer to section 1 for details.
5.
By default, 3Com recommends that you leave the LAN IP address for
the Gateway as 192.168.1.1. However, if you should choose to
change it, make a note of the new address :
6.
When the DHCP Server Settings page is displayed, make sure that the
Enable the DHCP Server with the following settings
option is selected.
Connecting to the Internet
When the Wizard has completed, attempt to browse to an Internet web site,
such as
www.3com.com
. If you can successfully access this site, then your
computer, Gateway and internet modem have been correctly configured.
Refer to the Problem Solving section if you cannot make contact with the
Gateway or the Internet.
Connecting Additional Computers
You may now connect additional computers to the remaining 10/100 LAN
ports on the Gateway. Ensure that each computer you connect to the
Gateway has been configured as described in section 2. You should restart
each computer whilst it is connected to the Gateway before you try to use it
to access the Internet.
3
CONFIGURING YOUR GATEWAY
PROBLEM SOLVING
Gateway's LAN IP Address
_______._______._______._______
Before you install and configure your Gateway, you need the following
additional information. If you do not have this information, contact
your Internet Service Provider. Space is provided below for you to
record this information.
If your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over PPPoE, you need
your User Name and Password:
If your ISP allocates fixed or static IP information, you need the
following information:
Note:
If your ISP allocates IP information dynamically over a protocol
other then PPPoE, you do not need any further information.
Connecting Your Gateway
1.
Connect the power adapter to the Gateway and wait for the Alert
LED to stop flashing.
2.
Ensure that your modem and computer are all switched on.
3.
Use the supplied cable to connect the Gateway's Ethernet Cable/
DSL port to the modem. Check that the Cable/DSL Status LED lights.
4.
Connect your computer to one of the 10/100 LAN ports on the
Gateway. Check that the LAN Port Status LED lights.
Refer to Figure 6 for an example configuration.
PPPoE User Name
PPPoE Password
IP Address
_______._______._______._______
Subnet Mask
_______._______._______._______
Default Gateway address
_______._______._______._______
DNS address
_______._______._______._______
1 INSTALLING YOUR GATEWAY
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
2 CHANGING YOUR COMPUTER'S CONFIGURATION
OfficeConnect
Cable/DSL Gateway
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Cable/DSL
Modem
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Cable/DSL
Gateway
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LAN
Status
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Figure 6
Example Network with OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway.
For further Problem Solving and Technical Support information,
refer to the Gateway User Guide
