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Netopia 3387W-ENT
Cable/DSL Wireless Router
Getting Started Guide
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Copyright ©2003 Netopia, Inc., v.081203 All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. This manual and any associated artwork, software, and product designs are copyrighted with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws such materials may not be copied, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of Netopia, Inc. Under the law, copying includes translation to another language or format. Netopia, Cayman, and “Making Broadband Work” are registered trademarks of Netopia, Inc. All r
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C C C Co o o on n n nt t t te e e en n n nt t t ts s s s Contents 3 Chapter 1 — Introduction..........................................................1-5 Overview....................................................................... 1-5 Features and Capabilities............................................... 1-5 How to Use this Guide.................................................... 1-6 Chapter 2 — Making the Physical Connections..........................2-1 Find a Location.
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4 Getting Started Guide 4. Easy Setup Security Configuration ..................... 6-7 Chapter 7 — Wireless LAN Configuration...................................7-1 Wireless Configuration ................................................... 7-1 Appendix A — Technical Specifications and Safety Information ..A-1 Description.................................................................... A-1 Power requirements ............................................. A-1 Environment ......................
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Introduction 1-5 C C C Ch h h ha a a ap p p pt t t te e e er r r r 1 1 1 1 II I In n n nt t t tr r r ro o o od d d du u u uc c c ct t t ti ii io o o on n n n Overview The Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless Router is a full-featured Ethernet router for connecting both wired and wireless local area networks (LANs) to the Internet and other remote networks. The Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless Router connects easily to the Ethernet port of yo
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1-6 Getting Started Guide • Built-in VPN gateway features offer support for up to 15 PPTP or IPSec VPN tunnels • IPSec implementation supports DES or 3DES encryption, MD5 or SHA1 encapsulation, and manual or IKE keying • Built-in firewall protects LAN resources from Internet intruders • Backup Default Gateway feature with an external router enables high-availability solutions • Menu-driven or CLI interfaces via Telnet • Easy Setup with menu-driven interface •
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Making the Physical Connections 2-1 C C C Ch h h ha a a ap p p pt t t te e e er r r r 2 2 2 2 M M M Ma a a ak k k ki ii in n n ng g g g t t t th h h he e e e P P P Ph h h hy y y ys s s s ii iic c c ca a a a ll ll C C C Co o o on n n nn n n ne e e ec c c ct t t ti ii io o o on n n ns s s s This section tells you how to make the physical connections to your Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless Router. This section covers the following topics:
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2-2 Getting Started Guide You will need: • A Windows–based PC or a Macintosh computer with Ethernet connectivity for configuring the Netopia 3387W-ENT. This may be built-in Ethernet or an add-on card, with TCP/IP installed and configured. See “Configuring TCP/IP” on page 4-5. • An installed and functioning cable or DSL (broadband) modem with an Internet connection to connect to the WAN port on your Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless Router. Important Safety Instructions POWER SUPPLY IN
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Making the Physical Connections 2-3 Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables Identify the connectors on the back panel and attach the necessary Netopia Router cables. Netopia 3387W-ENT back panel Modem 4 3 LAN 2 1 Power Off / On Modem port Power port Ethernet ports Wireless antenna . Port Description Modem port An RJ-45 jack labeled Modem to connect to your DSL or cable modem’s Ethernet port. Ethernet ports Four RJ-45 10/100Base-T Ethernet jacks. You can use one of these to configu
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2-4 Getting Started Guide Connect your computer, DSL line, and power source as shown. Ethernet 4 Modem DC Power Modem 4 3 LAN 2 1 Power Off / On 2 1 3 DSL or Cable Modem 1. For a direct computer to router Ethernet connection, use the standard Ethernet cable included with your router. 2. Use the supplied RJ-45 Modem cable to connect the router to your cable or DSL modem’s Ethernet port. Be sure your cable or DSL modem is correctly installed according to its instructions. 3. Connect the supp
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Making the Physical Connections 2-5 Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless Router Status Lights The figure below represents the Netopia 3387W-ENT status light (LED) panel. Netopia 3387W-ENT status indicator lights Power: Solid green when the power is on Modem - Solid green when connected Flashes green for traffic on the WAN LAN 1, 2, 3, 4 - Solid green when connected to each port on the LAN. Flash green when there is activity on each port. Wireless Link - Flashes green when there is activi
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2-6 Getting Started Guide
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Connecting to Your Local Area Network 3-1 C C C Ch h h ha a a ap p p pt t t te e e er r r r 3 3 3 3 C C C Co o o on n n nn n n ne e e ec c c ct t t ti ii in n n ng g g g t t t to o o o Y Y Y Yo o o ou u u ur r r r L L L Lo o o oc c c ca a a a ll ll A A A Ar r r re e e ea a a a N N N Ne e e et t t tw w w wo o o or r r rk k k k This chapter describes how to physically connect the Netopia 3387W-ENT to your local area network (LAN). Before you proceed, make sure the Netopia 3387
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3-2 Getting Started Guide Ethernet: Ethernet hardware and software drivers enable your PC or Macintosh computer to communicate on the LAN. Once the Netopia 3387W-ENT is properly configured and connected to your LAN, PC and Macintosh computers that have their required components in place will be able to connect to the Internet or other remote IP networks. Connecting to an Ethernet Network You can connect a standard 10/100Base-T Ethernet network to the Netopia 3387W-ENT using any of its Etherne
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Connecting to Your Local Area Network 3-3 If you add devices connected through a hub or switch, connect the hub or switch to an Ethernet port on the Netopia 3387W-ENT. The Netopia 3387W-ENT in a 10/100Base-T network To connect your 10/100Base-T network to the Netopia 3387W-ENT through the Ethernet port, use standard Category 5 Modem 4 3 LAN 2 1 Power Off / On Ethernet cables with RJ-45 connectors. You can attach additional devices using standard Category 5 Ethernet cables (not provide
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3-4 Getting Started Guide The Netopia 3387W-ENT in an 802.11b wireless network To create your 802.11b wireless network you must install a Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ wireless adapter card in each computer that will join the wireless LAN. Many manufacturers offer such adapter cards for almost all major brands of computers. You can find lists of these adapters on the Wi-Fi Alliance website: http://www.weca.net. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing your wireless adapter card,
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Configuring TCP/IP 4-5 C Ch ha ap pt te er r 4 4 C Ch ha ap pt te er r 4 4 C Co on nf fiig gu ur riin ng g T TC CP P/ /I IP P C Co on nf f iig gu ur r iin ng g T TC CP P // IIP P Once you have set up your physical local area network, you will need to configure Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) on each client workstation connected to your Netopia 3387W-ENT. This chapter describes how to configure TCP/IP for both Windows-based and Macintosh computers. This chapter explains the following topics: • “C
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4-6 Getting Started Guide b. Some Windows Start menu -> Control Panel -> Network versions follow a path and Internet Connections -> Network like this: Connections -> Local Area Connection -> Properties -> Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] -> Properties Then go to Step 2. Step 2. Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Step 3. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically, if available. Step 4. Remove any previously configured Gateways, if available. Step 5. OK
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Configuring TCP/IP 4-7 Configuring TCP/IP on Macintosh Computers The following is a quick guide to configuring TCP/IP for MacOS computers. Configuring TCP/IP in a Macintosh computer requires the following: • You must have Open Transport installed, standard in MacOS 8 and higher and optional in earlier system versions. • You must have built-in Ethernet or a third-party Ethernet card and its associated drivers installed in your Macintosh. Macintosh MacOS 8 or higher or Mac OS X Step 1. Access the
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4-8 Getting Started Guide Step 3. Select Configure Using DHCP Step 4. Close and Save, if prompted. NOTE: You can use these instructions to configure other computers on your network to accept IP addresses served by the Netopia 3387W-ENT.
