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3Com 3C855 OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway Version 1.03.005
This document provides the following information:
1. Legal rights
2. New features in this release
3. Recommendations when using this release
4. Known problems with this release
5. Upgrading this release
6. 3Com's World Wide Web site
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1. Legal rights
IMPORTANT: READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS SOFTWARE
You should carefully read the terms and conditions of the Software License
Agreement. This text is contained in a file called license.txt. Your legal
rights are defined therein.
USE OF THIS SOFTWARE INDICATES THAT YOU ACCEPT SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS, DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE.
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2. Bugs Fixed in this Release
This version of software fixes 4 bugs in the previous release.
1. When connected to the Internet using PPPoE, if the PPPoE Idle timer expired, the user could not regain access to the Internet.
2. After a time, some users were experiencing slow throughput.
3. IPSec Passthrough
The 1st PC on the LAN that used IPSec Passthrough was able to access the WAN correctly. When this 1st PC had finished, the tunnel closed which is correct operation. Then, if any other PC on the LAN tried to use IPSec Passthrough it couldn't. This version of software allows any PC on the LAN to use IPSec Passthrough.
4. MSN Messenger
Netmeeting is an existing feature in the Gateway that works correctly as a stand alone feature. When Netmeeting is run through an MSN Messenger connection it was not possible to have voice, video and ftp. Only chat. This version of software allows you to use Netmeeting voice, video and ftp through a MSN connection.
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3. Recommendations when using this release
Follow the Installation Guide for the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway.
For ease of use and installation, it is recommended that the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway
is used as a DHCP Server. This is the default configuration for the Gateway.
In the interests of security, the administration password should be changed from the default setting.
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4. Known problems with this release
The PPPoE connection idle time-out is ineffective, when the Gateway is unable to find an NTP
Server. The Gateway will maintain the PPPoE connection until an NTP Server is found.
Recent configuration changes may not be saved if the Gateway is power cycled. Users should
wait 30 seconds before power cycling the Gateway. This is not an issue when applying a
software reset from the Gateway menu.
Special Applications with overlapping ports may not be defined within the menu.
Small delays may occur when initially running Email or FTP applications. This is caused when
the applications are connecting to UNIX servers that send an AUTH request back to the
application. An AUTH Virtual Server to a LAN side PC will resolve this problem.
Special Applications have a 5 minute time-out period. A second user will have to wait 5 minutes
after the first user has finished with the Special Application before they may use it.
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5. Upgrading this release
Instructions for upgrading the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway:
1. Ensure the Gateway is powered and a link is established with the host PC.
2. Ensure that the latest version of the Gateway code is located on the host PC.
The latest version of the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateway software can be obtained from
the 3Com Web site.
3. Launch a web browser to the IP address of the Gateway and login.
4. Select 'System Tools' from menu bar on the left hand side of the screen.
5. Select the 'Upgrade' tab.
6. Enter the location of the Gateway file and press the Apply button.
7. Wait for the upgrade process to complete, this may take several minutes.
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6. 3Com's World Wide Web site
Access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web
site by entering our URL into your Internet browser:
http://www.3com.com/
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(R) means registered trademark.
3Com and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Document Number: DRA0085-5AAA03
Issued: April 2003
Copyright 2002 3Com Technologies.
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After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.