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Introduction

Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the features and
functions of your new 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Travel
Router.

Physical Features

Ethernet LED

On - Ethernet connection established.
Off - No Ethernet connection.
Flashing - Data being transferred.

Wireless LED

On - Wireless interface available.
Off - Wireless interface unavailable.
Flashing - Data being transferred.

Power LED

On - Power is available.
Off - No power.

Mode Selector

This switch has 4 positions:
1 - AP Mode
2 - Router Mode
3 – Setup/Configuration Mode
4 - Client Mode

Modes

Your 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Travel Router has four
modes:

■

Setup/Configuration Mode — used for configuration only.

■

AP (Access Point) Mode.

■

Router Mode

■

Client Mode — Allows a device with an Ethernet port to connect to a
wireless network.

The mode is set ONLY by the mode selector switch on the side of the
Travel Router. (You will need to wait a few seconds after changing
modes.)

It is important to understand these different modes, and the benefits of
each.

Setup/Configuration Mode

Use this mode to perform initial configuration of the Travel Router or to
perform any required configuration changes. In Setup/Configuration
mode, the following settings are always used.

Reset Button

This button has 2 functions:

■

Press & release - restart (reboot)

■

Press & hold (for 5 seconds) while
powering on - reset all settings to factory
defaults.

Ethernet Port

Connect the LAN cable here.

■

In AP mode or Router mode, this is
connected to the LAN or WAN (Cable/DSL
modem).

■

In Client mode, this is connected to your
PC.

Power

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

User name

admin

Password

The current password is used. Default password is blank.

IP address

192.168.0.1

(Mask:

255.255.255.0

)

DHCP Server

Enabled (for both Ethernet & Wireless)

SSID

3Com

is the default name.

Wireless Security

Disabled

You can connect to the Travel Router using either the Wireless interface
or the wired Ethernet connection.

See the later section

Initial Configuration

for details.

Router Mode

In Router Mode, the Travel Router acts as a DHCP Server, allocating IP
addresses for Wireless stations (clients). It also acts as a Wireless NAT
Router with SPI/Firewall, sharing the IP address on the Ethernet
(LAN/WAN) port with all Wireless clients. (It has 2 IP addresses, one on the
LAN/WAN port and another on the Wireless LAN.)

When Should I use Router Mode?

Use Router mode in any of these

situations:

■

The Ethernet port is connected to a Broadband modem rather than an
Ethernet port.

■

You want the wireless clients to be protected by the Travel Router's
SPI/Firewall.

■

You want the Travel Router to function as a DHCP server for the
Wireless clients.

■

You want the wireless clients to be in a separate network from the
network connected to the Ethernet port.

■

You have permission for ONLY ONE (1) user to connect to the LAN or
WAN, but you need to connect multiple users. (In Router mode, the IP
address on the Ethernet port is shared by all Wireless clients.)

When Should I NOT use Router Mode?

You can always use Router

mode to establish a wireless connection to the LAN or WAN.

However, this mode uses a technology called NAPT (Network Address
Port Translation), and NAPT may cause problems with some complex
multi-user communication applications. (There is no problem with

common services such as HTTP, FTP, E-mail, etc.) If you have problems, you
should try getting permission for all users to connect to the LAN/WAN, so
you can use AP mode instead.

You can connect to the Travel Router, and change its configuration, while
it is Router Mode.

The IP address used is the

Wireless LAN

IP address, which can be set on

the Router setup screen. The default value is 192.168.0.1 (the same as
the Setup/Configuration Mode IP address), but you can change this if you
wish.

You MUST change the Wireless LAN IP address if the LAN/WAN is using
the address range 192.168.0.1 - 192.168.0.254.

Access Point Mode

In Access Point mode, the Travel Router connects Wireless stations to
each other, and to the LAN on the Ethernet port. Because the Travel
Router is

transparent

(does not have an IP address) you cannot configure

it while in AP mode.

When Should I use Access Point (AP) Mode?

Use AP mode in any of

these situations:

■

There are multiple wireless clients, and you have explicit permission for
all users to connect to the LAN or WAN to which the Ethernet port is
connected.

■

You want the wireless clients to use a DHCP server on the network the
Ethernet port is connected to.

When Should I NOT use Access Point (AP) Mode?

Do NOT use AP

mode in this situation:

■

You do NOT have permission for all of these users to connect to the
LAN or WAN on the Ethernet port. In this situation, you should use
Router mode.

Client Mode

In Client mode, the Travel Router is connected to the Ethernet port of
your PC (or other device), and will connect to a Wireless LAN. This has the
effect of converting the Ethernet port to a Wireless interface.

When Should I use Client Mode?

Use Client mode in any of these situations:

■

Your PC (or other device) does not have a wireless interface.

■

You wish to connect to two (2) Wireless networks simultaneously —
one via your normal wireless interface, the other via the Ethernet port
and the Travel Router.

Initial
Configuration

Follow these steps to set up your Travel Router:

Use the mode selector switch on the side of the Travel Router to select

Setup/Configuration

mode (switch position 3).

Power up and wait for the Wireless LED to turn on. This indicates the
Travel Router is ready.

Establish a Wired or Wireless connection to the Travel Router.

■

Wired

— connect a standard LAN cable from your PC's 10/100BASE-T

Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on the Travel Router.

■

Wireless

— select the wireless network with the

3Com

SSID (

3Com

the default SSID).

Start your Web browser.

In the

Location

Address

bar, enter the following:

config.ap

This will work only while in

Setup/Configuration

mode. In AP mode, you

cannot connect. In Router mode, you must connect using the

Wireless

LAN IP address.

If the password has been set (by default, it is blank), you will be prompted
for the username and password.

Enter the username as

admin

Enter the current password.

You will then see the Main Configuration screen. This screen provides
access to the 4 main setup screens:

■

System — settings which are independent of each mode.

■

AP Mode — settings for AP (Access Point) mode.

■

Router Mode - settings for Router mode.

■

Client Mode - settings for Client mode.

Configure the System screen and the modes you will use.

Use the on-line help as needed.

Using Each Mode

To change modes, use the mode selector switch on the side of the Travel
Router.

■

After moving the switch, you need to wait a few seconds for the
Travel Router to become available.

■

Changing modes will break all existing Wireless connections. You
need to re-connect using the SSID for the current mode. The default
SSIDs are:

■

Setup/Configuration Mode:

3Com

■

AP Mode:

3Com

■

Router Mode:

3Com

Using Router Mode

To use Routing Mode:

Use a standard LAN cable to connect the Ethernet port to the desired LAN
or WAN port.

There is a potential problem if you change the LAN/WAN connection
from the Travel Router to your PC, or vice versa. Some cable modems can
be locked to the MAC address of the device that it is connected to for the
very first time, and this may cause the connection to fail. If this happens,
use the Ethernet (WAN) Port screen to change the MAC address to match
your PC.

Use the mode selector switch on the side of the Travel Router to select
Router mode (switch position 2).

Wait for the restart to be completed, and the Wireless LED to turn On.

On your PC, select the wireless LAN matching the SSID of the Travel
Router in Router mode.

■

If necessary, configure your PC's wireless interface to match the
settings of the Router mode.

■

You can check the status of your PC's wireless interface to see that
your PC has obtained an IP address. If it has, then the Wireless
connection to the Travel Router is working correctly.

You should now be able to access the LAN or WAN.
If you can not, you can connect to Wireless LAN IP address of the Travel
Router (while still in Router mode) to check its status and configuration.

Connecting in Router Mode

Start your Web browser

In the Location or Address bar, enter

HTTP:/

/ and the current IP address

for the Travel Router’s Wireless LAN interface, as set on the Router screen.
The default value is 192.168.0.1:

HTTP://192.168.0.1

If the password has been set (by default, it is blank), you will be prompted
for the username and password.

Enter username as

admin

Enter the current password.

You will then see the Main Configuration screen (Figure 1). Left-hand
side of the main configuration screen contains shortcut to allow you
configure

Router

Ethernet (WAN) port

Advanced

and

Client mode

An on-line help is accompanied in each configuration page to assist you
in setting up or configuring the Travel Router:

Check the Ethernet (WAN) port status and settings.

■

If the Travel Router has not obtained a valid IP address, click the

Configure

button and change the settings as required. Check with the

LAN administrator if necessary.

■

If the LAN/WAN is using the same IP address range as the Wireless
LAN, you need to change the Wireless LAN Router IP address to use a
different address range.

■

If the connection is working, but some applications do not function
correctly, you may need to change some Advanced settings. See the
on-line help for details of the Advanced settings.

Using AP Mode

To use AP Mode:

Use a standard LAN cable to connect the Ethernet port on the Travel
Router to the desired LAN.

Use the mode selector switch on the side of the Travel Router to select AP
mode (switch position 1).

Wait for the restart to be completed, and the Wireless LED to light.

On your PC, select the wireless LAN matching the SSID of the Travel
Router in AP mode.

If necessary, configure your PC's wireless interface to match the settings
of the Travel Router’s AP mode.

You should then be able to connect to the LAN via the Travel Router.

■

You can check the status of your PC's wireless interface to see that
your PC has obtained an IP address.

■

Note that this IP address must come from a DHCP server on the LAN;
the Travel Router itself is transparent and does not act as a DHCP
server in AP mode.

Using Client Mode

To use Client Mode:

Use a standard LAN cable to connect the Ethernet port on the Travel
Router to your PC.

Use the mode selector switch on the side on the Travel Router to select
Client mode (switch position 4).

Wait for the restart to be completed, and the Wireless LED to light.

The Travel Router will then connect, if possible, to the specified Wireless
LAN.

■

You cannot connect to the Travel Router while in Client Mode. You
must specify the desired Wireless LAN using Setup/Configuration
mode.

■

In Client Mode, the Travel Router is transparent; it does not have an IP
address.

You can check the Properties of your PC's Ethernet connection to see if it
has obtained a valid IP address:

■

If using Infrastructure mode (connecting to an Access Point), the IP
address must be a valid IP address on the LAN to which the Access
Point is connected.

■

If using Ad-hoc mode, the IP address should be self-assigned
(auto-configuration). If other PCs in the Ad-hoc Wireless LAN behave
the same way, everyone will have compatible IP addresses.

Regulatory
Compliance Notices

NOTE:

This product contains encryption. It is unlawful to export out of the U.S. without obtaining a U.S.

Export License.

FCC Part 15 Notice

(Applicable to use within

the USA)

CAUTION:

FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Notice

This device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation
exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 2.5 cm (1.0 inch) must be maintained between the
antenna of the device and all persons.

This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or modifications
will invalidate 3Com’s warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.

All wireless products covered by this Getting Started Guide have been tested to the FCC exposure requirements
(Specific Absorbtion Rate).

Unintentional Radiator

WARNING:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device as

applicable, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

■

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

■

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

■

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

■

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

■

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

The

Interference Handbook

■

This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No.
004-000-00345-4.

Manufacturer’s

Declaration of

Conformity

3Com Corporation

, Corporate Headquarters, 350 Campus Drive, Marlborough, MA 01752-3064, USA

Declares that the Product:

Date:September, 2004
Brand Name: 3Com Corporation
Model Number: 3CRTRV10075
Equipment Type: OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Travel Router

Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

■

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

■

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation..

3Com Corporation

3CRTRV10075

Tested To Comply

With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Industry Canada Notice

(Applicable for use

within Canada)

This device complies with Canadian RSS-210.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to
licensing.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF
field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health
Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

Avis de conformité à la

réglementation

d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil est conform à la norme CNR-210 du Canada.

Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, cet appareil doit être utilisé
à l’intérieur seulement et devrait êtra placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal.

L’installateur du présent matériel radio doit s’assurer que l’antenne est située ou pointée de manière à ce que cette
derniére n’émette pas de champs radioélectriques supérieurs aux limites spécifiées par Santé Canada pour le grand
public; condulter le Code de sécurité 6, disponible sur le site Web de Santé Canada, à l’adresse suivante:
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

Industry Canada (IC)

Emissions Compliance

Statement

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Avis de conformité à la

réglementation

d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Safety Notice

This device has been tested and certified according to the following safety standards and is intended for use only in
Information Technology Equipment which has been tested to these or other equivalent standards:

UL Standard 60950 (3rd Edition)/ CSA C22.2 No. 60950
IEC 60950
EN 60950

European Community CE Notice

Marking by the symbol

indicates compliance with the essential requirements of Directive 73/23/EC and the essential requirements of articles
3.1(b), 3.2 and 3.3 of Directive 1999/5/EC. Such marking is indicative that this equipment meets or exceeds the
following technical standards:

■

EN 300 328-2 — Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission
systems; data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation
techniques

■

ETN 301 489-17: V.1.1.1 (09-2000) — Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for
Wideband data and HIPERLAN equipment

■

EN 60950 — Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment.

Due to frequency restrictions, it is necessary to select your country before using this radio device. Refer to the Release
Notes supplied with your unit for details.

OfficeConnect Wireless 54Mbps 11g Travel Router
3CRTRV10075/WL-534

Quick Start Guide

Published September 2004

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