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3Com 3CRFW102 User Manual

3Com 3CRFW102 User Manual

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3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN
Models 3CRFW102 and 3CRFW103
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http://www.3com.com/productreg
Published August 2002
User guide version 2.0

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN Models 3CRFW102 and 3CRFW103 http://www.3com.com/ http://www.3com.com/productreg Published August 2002 User guide version 2.0...
  • Page 2 U.S.A. Copyright © 2002 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RIVERS 3Com Firewall PC Card Installation CD Contents ..........1 3Com Firewall PC Card Models .
  • Page 4 Support from 3Com ........

  • Page 5: Nstalling The Pc Card And

    PC card. 3Com Firewall PC Card The 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN (models 3CRFW102 and 3CRFW103) Models is part of a unique solution that provides distributed embedded firewall protection.

  • Page 6: Connecting To The Network

    ARD AND RIVERS Connecting to the The 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN model 3CRFW102 is a Type II PC Network card and the 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN model 3CRFW103 is a Type III PC card. Follow the instructions for your card to connect it to the network.

  • Page 7: Setup For Windows Xp, 2000, Or 98Se

    1 Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties . 2 Select the Hardware tab (Windows 2000), and click Device Manager . 3 Double-click Network Adapters and make sure 3Com 3CRFW10_ PC Card with 10/100 LAN appears. If a red X or a yellow exclamation point (!) appears by the name of the network card, the installation was not successful.

  • Page 8: Setup For Windows Nt4.0

    Other connection Run the 3Com Connection Assistant Start/Programs/3Com NIC issues. Utilities/3Com Connection Assistant to check any other issues. Choose Options from “Self Service” or “Assisted Service”. Setup for Windows Before You Begin Installation, the Windows NT setup procedure you use depends NT 4.0...
  • Page 9 7 When the system prompts to have setup start searching for a network adapter, click Select from List. 8 Click Have Disk. 9 Insert the 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. Type the path to drivers (where D:\ is your CD-ROM drive). For SystemSoft: D:\drivers\syssoft For Softex: D:\drivers\softex Then click OK.
  • Page 10 I386 directory was copied from the NT CD) and click Continue. The Setup window appears again. 17 In the 3Com Network Interface dialog box, accept the default settings and click The default settings work in most instances. However, you may specify network link settings, auto polarity, and IRQ and I/O values.
  • Page 11 7 If the message “networking not installed” appears, go to “Setup With No Networking Installed” for instructions. 8 Click Have Disk. 9 Insert the 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. Type the path to drivers (where D:\ is your CD-ROM drive). For SystemSoft: D:\drivers\syssoft For Softex: D:\drivers\softex Then click OK.

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Click the Adapters tab, select Properties, and disable Auto Polarity. 10/100 switch. Other connection Run the 3Com Connection Assistant Start/Programs/3Com NIC issues. Utilities/3Com Connection Assistant to check any other issues. Choose Options from “Self Service” or “Assisted Service”.

  • Page 13: Pc Card Leds

    • The system issues a warning tone at startup. If you are having any of these problems: 1 From the Control Panel>Network>Adapters, select 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN and click Remove. 2 Remove the PC Card from the PC Card slot.
  • Page 14 1: I PC C HAPTER NSTALLING THE ARD AND RIVERS...

  • Page 15: Installing The Firewall Client

    LIENT The 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN provides secure, trusted connections inside and outside your network. The 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN is part of a unique solution that provides distributed hardware level protection. This solution consists of the 3Com Embedded Firewall Policy Server and Management Console, and a Firewall Card.

  • Page 16: Firewall Pc Card

    The 3Com Embedded Firewall Client Devices (available in desktop and server PCI, as well as laptop-based Cardbus) receive security policies from the policy server.
  • Page 17 Enabling the Firewall Until you enable the firewall functionality of the 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100LAN, it will emulate the functions of a standard network interface card. Enabling the firewall functionality requires the 3Com Embedded Firewall Policy Server.
  • Page 18 Use the correct procedure for removing a card from the Firewall Client system. Always delete a network interface card from the 3Com Firewall Client via the Management Console first, if you intend to remove it from the system and wish to “uninstall”...

  • Page 19: Additional Pc Card Features

    EATURES Firewall Filtering The 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN includes a Firewall Client license. The Firewall Client filters inbound and outbound data according to the policy specified by your security administrator to protect you from network attacks wherever you...

  • Page 20: Hot Swapping

    Windows 2000 and WIndows XP offloading features. Hot Swapping If your computer supports hot swapping, you can add a new 3Com LAN PC Card or remove and replace a 3Com LAN PC Card without turning off power to the computer. Hot swapping lets you expand connections without taking the computer out of service.

  • Page 21: Additional 3C Om Software

    3Com Diagnostics The 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN uses two types of network card diagnostics programs: a Windows-based diagnostics program and a DOS-based diagnostics program. NOTE: If diagnostics are desired for a network interface card installation, install them first from the 3Com EtherCD before installing the 3Com Firewall Client.
  • Page 22 • Network • Network PC Card To run the network card test or network test: 1 Make sure that the network card, the network driver, and the 3Com Network Interface Card Diagnostics program are installed. 2 Open the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 23 CAUTION: If you are running Japanese DOS, you must switch to U.S. mode DOS before running the 3Com DOS diagnostics program. 2 Insert the 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive. 3 At the DOS prompt, enter the following command: d:\3c99xcfg.exe...
  • Page 24 Viewing Network To view Network Statistics: Statistics 1 Make sure that the network card, the network driver, and the 3Com network card Diagnostics program are installed. 2 Open the Windows Start menu. 3 Select Programs, and then 3Com NIC Utilities.

  • Page 25: 3Com Connection Assistant

    For instructions on using the Add/Remove Programs Wizard in Windows, see your Windows documentation. 3Com Connection The 3Com Connection Assistant is interactive software that gives you an easy to Assistant use diagnostic and repair tool. Using this tool makes troubleshooting easier and helps you quickly resolve problems.

  • Page 26: 3Com Launcher

    • Search--Locate topics and solutions. 3Com Launcher The 3Com Launcher is a utility that allows you to start 3Com applications from a single source on your screen. When the 3Com Launcher is installed and started, it appears as a small toolbar with icons of the various 3Com programs that can be started through the Launcher.

  • Page 27: Data Encryption Offload

    Encryption offloads in Windows 2000 and Windows XP, which means that the network card, the 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN, rather than the operating system does the encryption. Encryption processing is handled entirely by the 3XP processor on the network card.
  • Page 28 5: D HAPTER NCRYPTION FFLOAD...

  • Page 29: Technical Support

    3Com recommends that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. Online Technical Services Register for support at support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through the following online systems: World Wide Web site 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services...

  • Page 30: Support From Your Network Supplier

    Support from Your Network Supplier If you require additional assistance, consult your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services.

  • Page 31: Support From 3Com

    Support from 3Com Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. To find out more about your support options, go to the Web site associated with your region of the world shown below.
  • Page 32 Technical Support...

  • Page 33: Configuring Ipsec

    To send or receive encrypted data in a PC running Windows 2000 or Windows XP with a 3Com Firewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN installed, you must first create a security policy, and then enable encryption on the network card.
  • Page 34 Configuring IPSec Defining the Console This sequence establishes the console and defines its parameters. 1 In the Windows task bar, click Start>Programs>Accessories>CommandPromp. 2 At the DOS prompt, enter The Console1 screen appears 3 In the menu, click Console, then Add/Remove Snap-in. The Add/Remove Snap-in screen appears.
  • Page 35 Example: Creating a Security Policy Creating a Filter This sequence creates a filter for the policy. The IP Filter List screen appears. 1 Click Add. A new IP Filter List screen appears. 2 Enter a name for the filter and click Add. The IP Filter Wizard starts.
  • Page 36 Enabling Encryption An encryption policy must exist in the Console Root\IP Security Policies on the Local Machine screen before you can enable encryption on the 3Com FIrewall PC Card with 10/100 LAN. To enable encryption: 1 Right-click the desired policy icon in the right pane of the screen.

  • Page 37: Regulatory Information

    IEC 60950 ¥ EN 60950 ¥ For superior network performance, 3Com recommends the use of Category 5 or Category 5e rated LAN cable. CE N OTICE This device complies with the requirements of European Directive 89/336/EEC - EMC Directive. EN55022:Limits and methods of measurement of radio interference characteristics of Information Technology Equipment (ITE), [Class B].
  • Page 38 Council Directive 72/23/EEC - Low Voltage Directive EN60950: Safety of Information Technology Equipment VCCI C LASS This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.

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