3com 3CRWE52196 User Guide
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C
HAPTER
1: I
NTRODUCING
THE
G
ATEWAY
Minimum System
and Component
Requirements
and Component
Requirements
Your Gateway requires that the computer(s) and components in your
network be configured with at least the following:
network be configured with at least the following:
■
A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP
networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP,
Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher).
networking protocols (for example Windows 95/98/NT/Me/2000/XP,
Unix, Mac OS 8.5 or higher).
■
An Ethernet 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps NIC for each computer to be
connected to the four-port switch on your Gateway.
connected to the four-port switch on your Gateway.
■
An 802.11b wireless NIC (if you are using an OfficeConnect Wireless
Cable/DSL Gateway).
Cable/DSL Gateway).
■
A cable modem or DSL modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45
connector).
connector).
■
An active Internet access account.
■
A Web browser program that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape
4.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.
4.0 or higher or Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.
Front Panel
The front panel of the Gateway contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs)
that help describe the state of various networking and connection
operations.
that help describe the state of various networking and connection
operations.
Figure 3 Gateway - Front Panel
For example purposes only, this graphic shows a Wireless Cable/DSL
Gateway.
Gateway.
1 Alert LED
Orange
Indicates a number of different conditions, as described below.
Off - The Gateway is operating normally.
Flashing quickly - Indicates one of the following conditions: