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3Com OfficeConnect 3C886A Release Note

3Com OfficeConnect 3C886A Release Note

56k lan modem v. 7.2.0
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Download this manual See also: User Manual
Introduction
Enhanced Dial-in
Support
Dial-in Applications
Part No. 1-024-2302
Published November 1999
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ELEASE
V. 7.2.0
This release note describes the following enhancements made to the
OfficeConnect 56K LAN Modem as part of this latest firmware release.
Enhanced Dial-in Support
Service Provider Callback Feature
Upgrade Check Feature
Local DNS Table
LAN Modem Desktop Manager (Windows 95/98/NT)
Virtual Fax Modem (Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0)
Miscellaneous Enhancements
Previously, the LAN Modem provided limited dial-in capability, such as for
accessing a remotely located LAN Modem for remote configuration or to check
statistics. Now, Dial-in support has been enhanced to extend access to
workstations or servers located behind a remote LAN Modem.
The following dial-in scenarios are supported by the LAN Modem.
Single User Dial-in
LAN Modem Site-to-Site Dial-in
Advanced Dial-in
For more detailed descriptions of these scenarios, refer to "Understanding the
Three Dial-in Scenarios" later in this release note.
Dial-In
Wizard
Profile Name Network Scenario
Single User
Single analog modem calls into a LAN Modem.
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  • Page 1 V. 7.2.0 Introduction This release note describes the following enhancements made to the OfficeConnect 56K LAN Modem as part of this latest firmware release. Enhanced Dial-in Previously, the LAN Modem provided limited dial-in capability, such as for Support accessing a remotely located LAN Modem for remote configuration or to check statistics.
  • Page 2 Router other than a LAN Modem calls into a LAN Modem BRI ISDN U STACK SUPER Remote Access System 1500 Power Reset Status SLOT 1 SLOT 2 Router (other than LAN Modem) CONSOLE 3Com Access Remote System 1500 STACKNET Reset Power STACK SUPER ISDN SLOT Status...

  • Page 3: Configuring Dial-In

    Configuring Dial-In There are three main steps for configuring dial-in support. 1 Change remote administration password 2 Create dial-in user profile on server or central LAN Modem 3 Create service provider profile on client or remote site Before you Begin Before you begin configuration, please note the following: Changing the Remote Previously, when dialing into a LAN Modem to configure it remotely or check...
  • Page 4 56K LAN M FFICE ONNECT ODEM Configuring the Configuring the server LAN Modem for Dial-in access requires two main steps: Server LAN Modem Configuring global Dial-in Global parameters, described below, allow you to designate a Callback dial-in parameters prefix, set the site number for LAN-to-LAN dial-in, and set authentication preferences to be used for all dial-in users.
  • Page 5 2 Click Dial-in Global . Figure 2 Dial-In Global Parameters Screen 1 If you are planning to use the Callback feature, use the Callback Prefix field to enter the number required to get an outside line, such as a 9. Otherwise, leave this field blank.
  • Page 6 56K LAN M FFICE ONNECT ODEM 3 In the Auto Answer field, choose the number of rings to wait before the LAN Modem automatically answers dial-in calls. By default Auto Answer is set to Disable, which routes all incoming calls directly to any analog equipment attached to the LAN Modem phone port.
  • Page 7 Configuring the Server LAN Modem Figure 3 Dial-In Wizard Profile Type Selection Page...
  • Page 8 56K LAN M FFICE ONNECT ODEM 3 Select Single User and click Next. The Username and Password page appears, as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4 Dial-In WIzard Username and Password Screen 4 Enter a unique name and password to identify and verify this dial-in user when dialing into this LAN Modem.
  • Page 9 6 Specify the site name you would like to designate for this dial-in user’s remote LAN Modem, A, B or C. Note that this site name must be different from the site name designated in this LAN Modem’s Dial-In Global Parameters, in order to distinguish between the two networks.
  • Page 10 56K LAN M FFICE ONNECT ODEM Configuring the Client If the client dialing into the LAN Modem is another LAN Modem, you must Site for a LAN Modem configure a new service provider profile on the client LAN Modem which will dial into the remote LAN Modem.
  • Page 11 10 Under Private Network Parameters, specify your private network parameters. Private Network IP Address: Enter the IP address of the server LAN Modem. For example, if the server LAN Modem has been designated as Site A, or is set to its default IP address, enter 192.168.1.1. Private Network Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the LAN Modem you are dialing into.
  • Page 12 56K LAN M FFICE ONNECT ODEM 18 In the Default Workstation for Incoming Packets field, specify the workstation to which all unsolicited TCP/UDP packets should be delivered. Choose None to have unsolicited packets simply dropped. 19 In the Enable Intelligent NAT field, leave the default set to Yes. 20 Click Submit.
  • Page 13 Understanding the Before you can use the Dial-in Wizard to set up the LAN Modem for dial-in access, Three Dial-in it may help to understand the three dial-in scenarios available for each of your ten Scenarios authorized dial-in users. The scenarios are as follows. Single User Dial-in Single User Dial-in describes a scenario where a client workstation dials into a LAN Modem via a single analog modem (or another 56K LAN Modem, see below).
  • Page 14 56K LAN M FFICE ONNECT ODEM Choose Single-User Dial-in when your dial-in user will access a server LAN Modem via a single analog modem, or via a LAN Modem that will share one IP address for all attached workstations. Note that in this scenario, workstations on the server-side cannot access client-side resources.
  • Page 15 Once you have chosen a dial-in scenario that best fits your dial-in criteria, you are ready to create a dial-in user profile. Refer to “Create a Dial-In User Profile Using the Dial-In Wizard” or “Configuring the Server-side Dial-in User Parameters Page” to manually create or further define Dial-in users.
  • Page 16 56K LAN M FFICE ONNECT ODEM Figure 9 Dial-in Users Parameters Screen 3 In the Name field, enter a unique name to designate this dial-in user. This value should correspond with the username configured on the client. 4 In the Password field, enter a password to verify access when this user dials into the LAN Modem.
  • Page 17 Configuring the Server-side Dial-in User Parameters Page 7 In the Data Compression field, choose to have data compression active or inactive. By default compression is disabled. (In order for compression to occur, the other end of the connection must have the same compression active.) Callback Parameters This section allows you to enable and configure callback functionality.
  • Page 18 Upgrade Check feature. To check for new firmware updates, do the following. 1 Access the LAN Modem main page by entering http://3com.oc.lanmodem in the location bar of your Web browser. 2 Click the Advanced button located in the left frame.
  • Page 19 Local DNS Table Local DNS Table The LAN Modem now includes a local DNS Table for configuring up to ten static DNS entries, allowing the LAN Modem to resolve designated IP addresses locally. The Local DNS Table can be used to suppress spurious calls caused by an application on the LAN generating packets, which is in turn launching unwanted calls to your service provider.
  • Page 20 Web browser. The LAN Modem Desktop Manager is available for downloading from the LAN Modem Internet homepage, and is also included on the latest 3Com Companion Programs CD ROM which ships with the unit. The following options are available.
  • Page 21 Figure 11 Virtual Fax Modem Parameters Page 3 Enabled: Check this box to enable or disable the Virtual Fax Modem. By default the Virtual Fax Modem is disabled. 4 Time Limit: This field is used to set the maximum time available for a Virtual Fax Modem connection.

  • Page 22: Miscellaneous Enhancements

    56K LAN M FFICE ONNECT ODEM Miscellaneous The latest LAN Modem firmware incorporates the following enhancements, Enhancements changes, and fixes. V. 7.2.0 ELEASE Last Ten Calls added to Call Statistics The LAN Modem Statistics page now includes information regarding the last ten calls made by the LAN Modem.
  • Page 23 Miscellaneous Enhancements The Enable NetBIOS Filtering field is located on the LAN (Ethernet) Parameters page, which may be accessed by clicking on the LAN Modem icon from the LAN Modem’s main configuration page.
  • Page 24 Copyright © 1999, 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be registered in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo, and OfficeConnect, are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation.