3Com OfficeConnect 3CR856-95 User Manual

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15INSTALLING THE G ATEWAYIntroductionThis chapter will guide you through a basic installation of theOfficeConnect Cable/DSL Secure Gateway, including: Connecting the Gateway to the Internet. Connecting the Gateway to your network.Positioning the GatewayYou should place the Cable/DSL Secure Gateway in a locationthat: is conveniently located for connection to the cable or DSLmodem that will be used to connect to the Internet. allows convenient connection to the computers that are to beconnected to the four LAN ports on the rear panel. allows easy viewing of the front panel LED indicator lights,and access to the rear panel connectors, if necessary.Safety InformationWARNING: Please read the “Important Safety Information”section in Appendix D before you start.ACHTUNG: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt “WichtigeSicherheitsinformationen” sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Geräteinschalten.AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section“Consignes importantes de sécurité” avant de mettre en route.When positioning your Gateway, ensure: It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures,and sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters andbroadband amplifiers. Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit. Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side ofthe case is not restricted. We recommend you provide aminimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance.Using the Rubber FeetUse the four self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Gatewayfrom moving around on your desk or when stacking with flat topOfficeConnect units. Only stick the feet to the marked areas ateach corner of the underside of your Gateway.Before you Install your GatewayBefore you install and configure your Gateway, you need thefollowing additional information. If you do not have thisinformation, contact your Internet Service Provider or see “ISPInformation” on page 79 for details of popular ISPs. Space isprovided below for you to record this information.dua08569-5aaa01.book Page 15 Wednesday, March 13, 2002 10:39 AM