Netopia 3387W-ENT Getting Started Manual

Netopia 3387W-ENT Getting Started Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless Router Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions ... 2-2 POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION ... 2-2 Identify the Connectors and Attach the Cables ... 2-3 Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless Router Status Lights... 2-5 Readying Computers on Your Local Network... 3-1 Connecting to an Ethernet Network ... 3-2 Configuring TCP/IP on Windows-based Computers...
  • Page 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 ... A-1 Software and protocols... A-1 Agency approvals...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    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 your cable or DSL modem to provide your whole network with a high-speed connection to the outside world.
  • Page 6: How To Use This Guide

    3-hole punched paper, so that you can put the pages in a binder for future reference. This guide is organized into chapters describing the Netopia 3387W-ENT’s advanced features. You may want to read each chapter’s introductory section to familiarize yourself with the various features available.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Making The Physical Connections

    When choosing a location for the Netopia Cable/DSL Wireless Router, consider: • Available space and ease of installation • Physical layout of the building and how to best use the physical space available for connecting your Netopia Cable/DSL Wireless Router to the LAN • Available wiring and jacks •...
  • Page 8: Important Safety Instructions

    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 • 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.
  • Page 9: Identify The Connectors And Attach The Cables

    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 Modem port Port Modem port An RJ-45 jack labeled Modem to connect to your DSL or cable modem’s Ethernet port.
  • Page 10 2-4 Getting Started Guide Connect your computer, DSL line, and power source as shown. DSL or Cable Modem For a direct computer to router Ethernet connection, use the standard Ethernet cable included with your router. 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.
  • Page 11: Netopia 3387W-Ent Cable/Dsl Wireless Router Status Lights

    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 Making the Physical Connections 2-5 Power: Solid green Modem - Solid green when connected Flashes green LAN 1, 2, 3, 4 -...
  • Page 12 2-6 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 13: Chapter 3 — Connecting To Your Local Area Network

    TCP/IP stacks must be configured with some of the same information you used to configure the Netopia 3387W-ENT. There are a number of TCP/IP stacks available for PC computers. Windows 95 includes a built-in TCP/IP stack. Macintosh computers use either MacTCP or Open Transport. See Windows-based Computers”...
  • Page 14: Connecting To An Ethernet Network

    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.
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installing your wireless adapter card, and using any scanning or networking utility they provide. These vary by manufacturer. Once your Netopia 3387W-ENT is installed and configured, and the wireless LAN is enabled, your wireless client computers can join your wireless LAN.
  • Page 17: Chapter 4 - Configuring Tcp/Ip

    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.
  • Page 18 Step 4. Remove any previously configured Gateways, if available. Step 5. OK the settings. Restart if prompted. NOTE: You can also use these instructions to configure other computers on your network to accept IP addresses served by the Netopia 3387W-ENT.
  • Page 19: Configuring Tcp/Ip On Macintosh Computers

    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 •...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21: Chapter 5 - Telnet-Based Management

    T T T T e e e e l l l l n n n n e e e e t t t t - - - - B B B B a a a a s s s s e e e e d d d d M M M M a a a a n n n n a a a a g g g g e e e e m m m m e e e e n n n n t t t t Telnet-based management is a menu-driven interface for the capabilities built into the Netopia 3387W-ENT.
  • Page 22: Connecting Through A Telnet Session

    The Quick View menu displays at a glance current real-time operating information about your router. Connecting through a Telnet Session Features of the Netopia 3387W-ENT can be configured through the Telnet screens. Before you can access the Telnet screens, you must have: •...
  • Page 23: Navigating Through The Telnet Screens

    If you connect a Macintosh computer running Classic Mac OS, you can use the NCSA Telnet program supplied on the Netopia CD. You install NCSA Telnet by dragging the application from the CD to your hard disk. Mac OS X users can use the Terminal application that comes with Mac OS X in the Utilities folder.
  • Page 24 5-4 Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 25: Chapter 6 - Easy Setup

    E E E E a a a a s s s s y y y y S S S S e e e e t t t t u u u u p p p p This chapter describes how to use the Easy Setup Telnet screens on your Netopia 3387W-ENT. After completing the Easy Setup Telnet screens, your router will be ready to connect to the Internet or another remote site.
  • Page 26: Quick Easy Setup Connection Path

    6-2 Getting Started Guide Quick Easy Setup Connection Path This section may be all you need to do to configure your Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless Router. Your service provider will supply you with several parameter values. Below is a handy checklist:...
  • Page 27 The Main Menu appears. If you do not see the Main Menu, verify that: • The computer used to view the Telnet screen has an Ethernet connection to the Netopia 3387W-ENT’s Ethernet port. See “Connecting through a Telnet Session” on page •...
  • Page 28: Wan Ethernet Configuration

    Local WAN IP Address allows you to manually configure an IP address for use on the Ethernet WAN port. Accepting the WAN IP Address value 0.0.0.0 indicates that the Netopia 3387W-ENT will act as a DHCP client on the Ethernet WAN port and attempt to acquire an address from a DHCP server in your ISP’s network.
  • Page 29: Easy Setup Profile

    The Easy Setup Profile screen is where you configure the parameters that control the Netopia 3387W-ENT’s connection to a specific remote destination, usually your ISP or a corporate site. On a Netopia 3387W-ENT you can add up to 15 more connection profiles, for a total of 16, although you can only use one at a time, unless you are using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).
  • Page 30: Ip Easy Setup

    Select Ethernet IP Address and enter the first IP address from the IP address range your ISP has given you only if you are not using Network Address Translation (NAT). This will be the Netopia Router’s IP address. The Ethernet IP Address defaults to an address (192.168.1.1) within a range reserved by the Internet address administration authority for use within private networks.
  • Page 31: Easy Setup Security Configuration

    If you do not enter a Default IP Gateway value, the router defaults to the remote IP address you entered in the Easy Setup connection profile. If the Netopia Router does not recognize the destination of any IP traffic, it forwards that traffic to this gateway.
  • Page 32 PREVIOUS SCREEN Configure a Configuration Access Name and Password here. The final step in configuring the Easy Setup Telnet screens is to restart the Netopia 3387W-ENT, so that the configuration settings take effect. Select RESTART DEVICE. A prompt asks you to confirm your choice.
  • Page 33: Chapter 7 - Wireless Lan Configuration

    C C C C h h h h a a a a p p p p t t t t e e e e r r r r 7 7 7 7 W W W W i i i i r r r r e e e e l l l l e e e e s s s s s s s s L L L L A A A A N N N N C C C C o o o o n n n n f f f f i i i i g g g g u u u u r r r r a a a a t t t t i i i i o o o o n n n n This chapter describes how to use the Telnet-based management screens to access and configure advanced features of your equipment’s wireless networking and security.
  • Page 34 7-2 Getting Started Guide Enable Wireless: SSID: Channel... Closed System... Enable WEP... Return/Enter accepts * Tab toggles * ESC cancels. Enable Wireless is set to Yes by default. When Enable Wireless is disabled (No), the Router will not provide or broadcast any wireless LAN services.
  • Page 35 Unless both the wireless clients and the Netopia 3387W-ENT share the same SSID in Closed System mode, the Netopia 3387W-ENT’s wireless LAN will not appear as an available network when scanned for by wireless-enabled computers. Members of the Closed System WLAN must log onto the Netopia 3387W-ENT’s wireless network with the identical SSID as that configured in the...
  • Page 36 7-4 Getting Started Guide The pull-down menu for enabling WEP offers three settings: Off, On - Automatic, and On - Manual. You are strongly encouraged to enable WEP encryption on your wireless LAN. • Off provides no encryption on your wireless LAN data. Enable Wireless: SSID: Channel...
  • Page 37 • On - Manual allows you to enter your own encryption keys manually. This is a difficult process, but only needs to be done once. Avoid the temptation to enter all the same characters. Enable Wireless: SSID: Channel... Closed System... Enable WEP...
  • Page 38 +----------------------------------------------------+ Restart System... The router will reboot and your settings will be enabled. This completes your setup. For more advanced features, refer to the Firmware User Guide on your Netopia CD. Utilities & Diagnostics... Revert to Factory Defaults... Utilities & Diagnostics...
  • Page 39: Appendix A - Technical Specifications And Safety Information

    Dimensions: 7.5” (19.5 cm) (w) x 6.75” (17 cm) (d) x 1.5" (3.5 cm) (h) Communications interfaces: The Netopia 3387W-ENT Cable/DSL Wireless Router has an RJ-45 jack for WAN line connections and a 4–port 10/100Base-T Ethernet switch for your LAN connections. The Netopia 3387W-ENT contains an 802.11b wireless LAN transmitter.
  • Page 40: Agency Approvals

    EN300 386 V1.2.1 Regulatory notices European Community. This Netopia product conforms to the European Community CE Mark standard for the design and manufacturing of information technology equipment. This standard covers a broad area of product design, including RF emissions and immunity from electrical disturbances.
  • Page 41: Manufacturer's Declaration Of Conformance

    It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to our Company or to one of our authorized agents. Service can be obtained at Netopia, Inc., 6001 Shellmound Street, Emeryville, California, 94608. Telephone: 510-597-5400. Note: Important This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of shielded cables and connectors between system components.
  • Page 42: Important Safety Instructions

    A-4 Getting Started Guide Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord).
  • Page 43: Fcc Part 68 Information

    For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. e) If this equipment, the Netopia 3300 Series router, causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible.
  • Page 44: Electrical Safety Advisory

    If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure the installation of this Netopia 3300 Series router does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or qualified installer.

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