Cable/Dsl Gateway Advantages; Package Contents; Minimum System And Component Requirements - 3Com OfficeConnect 3C855 User Manual

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HAPTER NTRODUCING THE
Cable/DSL Gateway
Advantages

Package Contents

Minimum System and
Component
Requirements
O C C /DSL G
FFICE ONNECT ABLE
Figure 2 Example Network Using a Cable/DSL Gateway
Shared Internet connection
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No need for a dedicated, "always on" computer serving as your Internet
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connection
Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and Macintosh
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computers
Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration
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Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP)
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Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP, and other services
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on your network
Provides firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks
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The OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway kit includes the following items:
One OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway
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One power adapter for use with the Gateway
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Four rubber feet
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One Ethernet cable
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One CD-ROM containing the Gateway Discovery program and this User Guide
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Installation Guide
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One Support and Safety Information Sheet
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One Warranty Flyer
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If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer.
Your OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway requires that the computer(s) and
components in your network be configured with at least the following:
A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP networking
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protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000, Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or
higher).
ATEWAY
Cable or DSL
modem
OfficeConnect
Cable/DSL Gateway
Internet