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Where to go next

You can now use the LSM to configure other features of the 
X5, including Security Zones, Firewall Rules, and IPS 
Profiles.

To register the 3Com X5, go to the 3Com eSupport Web site 
(

http://esupport.3com.com

).  Detailed registration information 

is included in the 

X-5 Hardware and Installation Guide.

You can also register any optional licenses for Digital Vaccine 
or Web Filtering. 

3Com recommends always running the most recent Digital 
Vaccine on your product. For the latest X-Series information 
and associated documentation, visit the TippingPoint Threat 
Management Center (

https://tmc.TippingPoint.com/TMC

).

Related documentation

For detailed installation instructions and further configuration 
information, refer to the following manuals included on the  
Documentation CD shipped with the product:

X-5 Installation and Safety Guide

X-Series Local Security Manager User Guide

Online Help is also available from the Local Security Manager 
(LSM) interface.

For information on configuring and managing your X5 under 
the Command Line Interface (CLI) control, see the 

X-Series 

Command Line Interface Reference

.

Part Number: TECHD-172

Network information

Use this table to record information about your network for use 
during configuration.

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Digital Vaccine and X5 are registered trademarks and TippingPoint and the 

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Quick Start

3Com X5 

READ ME FIRST

. Before using this document, read the 

Hardware and Software Release Notes for any late-breaking 
information regarding installation and configuration changes. 
All referenced product documentation is included on the  
Product Documentation CD.

This Quick Start guide provides basic instructions for 
connecting a single PC to the internet through the X5 device. 
The two main steps of the process are:

Connecting and booting the X5.

Connecting a PC to the X5 LAN port and accessing the web 
management interface, called the Local Service Manager 
(LSM).

For information on the concepts included in the X-Series 
solution and background information on each area of 
configuration, see the 

X-Series Local Security Manager User 

Guide.

Table 1: Network Information Table

Network Addresses

Default Gateway (WAN Router):
___.___.___.___

Internal Interface (LAN)
___.___.___.___

DCHP, L2TP, or PPTP 
only

External Interface
___.___.___.___/___.___.___.___

PPPoE on External 
Interface 
(provided by your ISP if 
you use PPPoE to 
connect)

Username:
Password:
Static IP address (optional):
___.___.___.___/___

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