3Com OFFICE CONNECT CABLE/DSL SECURE GATEWAY 3CR856-95 User Manual

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705 Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter the path and filename ofthe software image file.6 When the upload has completed, the Gateway will restart, runthe self-test and, if successful, resume normal operation. TheAlert LED will go out.7 Refer to the Installation Guide to reconnect your Gateway to theCable/DSL modem and the computers in your network. Do notforget to reconfigure the computer you used for the softwareupload.If the Gateway does not resume normal operation following theupload, it may be faulty. Contact your supplier for advice.Frequently Asked QuestionsHow many computers on the LAN does the Cable/DSLSecure Gateway support?A maximum of 253 computers on the LAN are supported.There are only 4 LAN ports on the Gateway. How areadditional computers connected?You can expand the number of connections available on yourLAN by using hubs and switches connected to the Gateway.3Com OfficeConnect hubs and switches provide a simple, reliablemeans of expanding your network; contact your supplier formore information, or visit:http://www.3com.com.Does the Gateway support virtual private networks(VPNs)?The Gateway fully supports VPNs It is capable of:■ Initiating and terminating IPSec connections.■ Terminating L2TP over IPSec and PPTP connections.■ Providing hardware accelerated encryption for IPSec VPNs andIPSec VPNs within L2TP over IPSec.■ Providing VPN pass-through.Where can I download software upgrades for theGateway?Upgrades to the Cable/DSL Secure Gateway software are postedon the 3Com support web site, accessible by visiting:http://www.3com.comWhat other online resources are there?The 3Com Knowledgebase at:http://knowledgebase.3com.comis a database of technical information covering all 3Comproducts. It is updated daily with information from 3Comtechnical support services, and it is available 24 hours a day, 7days a week.dua08 569-5aaa02.bo o k Pag e 7 0 Thursday , No vem ber 7 , 2002 3:09 PM