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OfficeConnect

®

Secure Router

(3CR860-95)

About This Guide:

This Guide takes you through the basic steps necessary to install and configure
your OfficeConnect Secure Router, and establish a connection from your
computers to the Internet.  Throughout, the OfficeConnect Secure Router is
simply referred to as the Router.

Your package contains:

One OfficeConnect Secure Router

One power adapter for use with the Router

Four rubber feet

One Ethernet cable

One CD-ROM containing the Router Discovery program and the User Guide

This Installation Guide

One Support and Safety Information Sheet

One Warranty Flyer

Stacking Clip

License agreement

System Requirements

Before starting, you must ensure the following:

You already have a cable or DSL broadband connection to the Internet, 
with a suitable modem, and that this connection works properly.  The 
modem must have an Ethernet port for connection to your Router.

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.

There are no other DHCP server devices on your local network that are 
responsible for allocating IP addresses to your computers and other network-
connected devices. Your Router will now perform this function by default.

INTRODUCTION

ABOUT YOUR ROUTER

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OfficeConnect

 Secure Router

3CR860-95

LAN Status

Cable/DSL

Alert

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Safety Information

WARNING:

Please read the ‘Important Safety Information’ section in the

Support and Safety Information sheet before you start.

VORSICHT:

Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt ‘Wichtige

Sicherheitsinformationen’ sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes

importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route.

You should place the Secure Router in a location that:

Is conveniently located for connection to the cable or DSL modem that
will be used to connect to the Internet.

Allows convenient connection to the computers that are to be
connected to the four LAN ports on the rear panel.

Allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights, and access
to the rear panel connectors if necessary. 

When positioning your Router, ensure:

It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.

Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and
sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband
amplifiers.

Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.

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.

For details on using the rubber feet or stacking clip, refer to the User
Guide supplied in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies your
Router.

3 Four LAN Status LEDs

green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link)

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).

4 Cable/DSL Status LED

green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link)

If the LED is on, the link between the Router 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).

5 Power Adapter socket

Only use the power adapter that is supplied with
this Router.  Do not use any other adapter.

6 Ethernet Cable/DSL port

Use the supplied patch cable to connect the Router
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.

7 Four 10/100 LAN ports

Use suitable cable with RJ-45 connectors.  You can
connect your Router 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 Router using either straight-
through or crossover cables.

1 Alert LED

orange

Indicates a number of different conditions, as
described below.

Off

- The Router is operating normally.

Flashing quickly (

1

/

2

second on - 

1

/

2

second off)

- Indicates one of the following conditions:

• The Router has just been started up and is running 

a self-test routine. 

The Alert LED may continue to flash for one 
minute or longer depending on your network 
configuration.

or

• The system software is in the process of being

upgraded

In each of these cases, wait until the Router has
completed the current operation and the Alert LED 
is Off.

Flashing slowly (2 seconds on - 2 seconds off)

- The

Router is in fail-safe mode as a result of one of the
following conditions:

• The firmware has become corrupted. Install valid 

firmware, refer to the User Guide for further 
guidance, or

• Loop back has been detected. Remove loop back 

cable and reset unit by removing power, wait 10 
seconds and then reapply power 

On for 2 seconds, and then off

- The Router has

detected and prevented a hacker from attacking your
network from the Internet.

Continuously on (longer than five seconds)

- A fault

has been detected with your Router during the
start-up process.  Refer to the main User Guide.

2 Power LED

green

Indicates that the Router is powered on.

Secure Router - Front

Secure Router - Rear

Installation Guide

POSITIONING YOUR ROUTER

Dimensions and Operating Conditions

* Refer to Regulatory Notices section in the Support and Safety Information sheet

Secure Router
7.5 VA, 25.6 BThU/hr 
power requirement

0 to 40ºC (32 to 105ºF) 
operating 
temperature

0 to 90%  
(non-condensing) 
humidity

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DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDS

Standards

Functional:

ISO 8802/3
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u

Safety:

UL 1950, EN 60950
CSA 22.2 #950, 
IEC60950

EMC:

EN 55022 Class B
EN 55024
FCC Part 15 Class B*
ICES-003 Class B
VCCI Class B
CNS 13438 Class A

Environmental:

EN 60068 (IEC 68)

3Com Corporation, 350 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752-3064

Copyright © 2003 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. 3Com and OfficeConnect are registered
trademarks of 3Com Corporation. The 3Com logo is a registered trademark of 3Com Corporation. 

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective companies.

Part number: DIA08609-5AAA01  Published: September 2003

If one or more of these conditions are not met, refer to the comprehensive Router
User Guide provided in PDF format on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Router
for further guidance.

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