3Com 3C888 user manual

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3Com OfficeConnect
Dual 56K LAN Modem
Getting Started Guide
MODEL NO.
3C888
Part No. 1.024.2153
Published May
THREE-STEP SETUP
Congratulations on choosing the 3Com OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN Modem! For the most
common network application — creating a local area network (LAN) with shared access to the
Internet, the Dual 56K LAN Modem setup is a simple, three-step process:
1. Install...
2. Optimize... 3. Configure...
Connect the cables Launch your Web browser
Run the EZ-LAN

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e O f f i c e C o n n e c t i s a r e g i PACKAGE CONTENTS 2 OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN Modem Rubber feet OfficeConnect Dual 56K and LAN Modem Getting Started Guide stacking clip OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN Modem Companion Programs CD-ROM Phone port adapter Contains: (not provided for all locations)  Getting Started Guide (PDF) Network Assistant CD Power supply  User Guide (PDF and HTML) transformer and  EZ-LAN Wizard Contains helpful n

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Message OH AA CD RD SD OH TX COLL 1 2 3 4 AA CD RD SD Alert Power STEP 1. INSTALLING THE LAN MODEM (CONT’D) 3 4 (Optional) Connect up to two other analog devices, using ports PHONE 1 and PHONE 2. 5 Connect the power supply to the unit. 6 Plug the other end into a wall outlet.* Watch for the LEDs on the front of the unit to flash. The Power LED remains lit. * Use of a surge-protector strip is recommended 7 Turn on your c

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STEP 3. CONFIGURING FOR INTERNET ACCESS 4 Before You Start the Configuration, have the following information ready:  Your analog telephone number or numbers  ISP telephone number  ISP account user ID  ISP account password (including ISP DNS server address if required)  (Optional) Call Waiting Disable Command (your telephone company can provide this value) To Configure for Internet Access: 1 Launch the Web browser on the computer that you connected to the LAN Modem. A welcome message a

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Message MODEM 1 MODEM 2 LAN Status AA CD RD SD OH AA CD RD SD OH TX COLL 1 2 3 4 Power Alert OfficeConnect Dual 56k LAN Modem CONNECTING MORE THAN FOUR USERS 5 After you have finished configuring your Dual 56K LAN Modem, you can connect an additional Ethernet hub or hubs to the Dual 56K LAN Modem to add up to 25 users. An example of a ten-user connection is shown. To connect an additional hub: OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 1 Insert one end of a 10BASE-T Ethernet cable (not included) into any avail

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TROUBLESHOOTING 6 The table below lists symptoms of common problems, possible causes, and possible solutions. For additional troubleshooting information, refer to the User Guide located on the 3Com Companion Programs CD-ROM. For FAQs and other technical notes, refer to the LAN Modem web site at: http://www.3com.com/support/docs/lanmodem/ Symptom Possible Cause Solution Web browser does not Web browser needs the IP 1 Enter the following URL in your Web browser: http://3com.oc.lanmodem. Alter-