Installing The Gateway; Introduction; Positioning The Gateway; Safety Information - 3Com OfficeConnect 3CR856-95 User Manual

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NSTALLING THE

Introduction

This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the
OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Secure Gateway, including:
Connecting the Gateway to the Internet.
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Connecting the Gateway to your network.
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Positioning the Gateway

You should place the Cable/DSL Secure Gateway in a location
that:
is conveniently located for connection to the cable or DSL
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modem that will be used to connect to the Internet.
allows convenient connection to the computers that are to be
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connected to the four LAN ports on the rear panel.
allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights,
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and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.

Safety Information

WARNING: Please read the "Important Safety Information"
section in Appendix D before you start.
ACHTUNG: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt "Wichtige
Sicherheitsinformationen" sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät
einschalten.
AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section
"Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route.
When positioning your Gateway, ensure:
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ATEWAY
It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.
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Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures,
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and sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and
broadband amplifiers.
Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.
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Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of
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the case is not restricted. We recommend you provide a
minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance.

Using the Rubber Feet

Use the four self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Gateway
from moving around on your desk or when stacking with flat top
OfficeConnect units. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at
each corner of the underside of your Gateway.

Before you Install your Gateway

Before you install and configure your Gateway, you need the
following additional information. If you do not have this
information, contact your Internet Service Provider or see
Information" on page 79
provided below for you to record this information.
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