3Com OfficeConnect 3CR856-95 User Manual

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7A BOUT T HIS G UIDEThis guide is intended for use by those responsible for installingand setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes abasic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) andInternet gateway systems.If a release note is shipped with this OfficeConnect Cable/DSLSecure Gateway and contains information that differs from theinformation in this guide, follow the information in the releasenote.Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acro-bat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com WorldWide Web site:http://www.3com.comNaming ConventionThroughout this guide, the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL SecureGateway is referred to as the Gateway.Category 3 and Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to asTwisted Pair Cables throughout this guide.ConventionsTable 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout thisguide.Table 1 Notice IconsIcon Notice Type DescriptionInformation note Information that describes importantfeatures or instructionsCaution Information that alerts you to potentialloss of data or potential damage to anapplication, system, or deviceWarning Information that alerts you to potentialpersonal injuryTable 2 Text ConventionsConvention DescriptionThe words “enter”and “type”When you see the word “enter” in this guide, youmust type something, and then press Return or Enter.Do not press Return or Enter when an instructionsimply says “type.”Keyboard keynamesIf you must press two or more keys simultaneously, thekey names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:Press Ctrl+Alt+DelWords in italics Italics are used to: Emphasize a point. Denote a new term at the place where it is definedin the text. Identify menu names, menu commands, and soft-ware button names. Examples:From the Help menu, select Contents.Click OK.dua08569-5aaa01.book Page 7 Wednesday, March 13, 2002 10:39 AM