3Com OfficeConnect 3C886A Release Note page 18

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FFICE ONNECT
Placing a Call to a
Server LAN Modem
Service Provider
Callback Feature
Upgrade Check
Feature
R N V. 7.2.0
ODEM ELEASE OTE
Once you have created a service provider profile on your client LAN Modem, you
can place a call in one of two ways: You can use the client LAN Modem's Manual
Call Control page to manually place a call, or you can simply enter an IP address or
domain name of a server attached to the remote LAN Modem, and place the call
automatically.
Once connected, you can use all LAN resources available on the server end of the
connection. For further information, such as tech tips and FAQs, visit the LAN
Modem's Internet Homepage at
http://www.3com.com/support/docs/lanmodem.
In addition to the callback capability for dial-in calls to the LAN Modem, the LAN
Modem now supports callback functionality for outgoing calls to a service provider
(such as an ISP or Private Network) that supports callback functionality.
When a LAN Modem places an outgoing call to a service provider which supports
callback functionality, once the call connects, the remote server drops the call and
places a return call to the LAN Modem, providing a further level of security.
Service Provider Callback options are set via the Service Provider Parameters page.
Refer to "Setting Up a Connection to a Server LAN Modem" for more
information.
The LAN Modem now provides an Upgrade Check feature which will query the
LAN Modem's Internet homepage for available firmware updates.
Note that you must have a service provider with Internet access configured in
order to use the 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.
The Advanced frame opens.
3 Click the Upgrade Check button.
4 Click Check for Upgrades to check for new firmware which may be available for
your LAN Modem.
A call is launched to your ISP. The LAN Modem compares the latest available
firmware against the firmware currently installed.
If your LAN Modem has the latest firmware installed, a message indicates that you
do not need to upgrade at this time.
If new firmware has been released, you will receive a message indicating that new
firmware is available. Click the Download link to access the LAN Modem Upgrade
page. Follow instructions to download the latest firmware.