3Com OfficeConnect 3C857, User Manual

Page: 7 / 120

A
BOUT
T
HIS
G
UIDE
This guide describes how to install and configure the OfficeConnect
Cable/DSL Gateway (3C857) and the OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL
Gateway (3CRWE52196). All procedures in this guide apply to both
Gateways except when stated.
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 gateway systems.
If a release note is shipped with the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway or
OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway 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 Convention
Throughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway and
OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway are referred to as the
“Gateway”.
Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as Twisted
Pair Cables throughout this guide.