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http://www.3Com.com/
Part No. 10016790 Rev. AA
Published July 2008
Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router
User Guide
WL-602
3CRWER300-73 

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3Com Corporation
350 Campus Drive,
Marlborough, MA
USA 01752-3064Copyright © 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 3Com Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this 
documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as 
translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Corporation.
3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time 
to time without obligation on the part...

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CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Naming Convention 7
Conventions 8
Feedback About This User Guide 9
Related Documentation 9
INTRODUCING THE ROUTER
Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router 11
Router Advantages 13
Package Contents 13
Minimum System and Component Requirements 14
Physical Features 14
INSTALLING THE ROUTER
Introduction 19
Safety Information 19
Positioning the Router 19
Using the Rubber Feet 20
Wall Mounting 20
Mounting Instructions for Cement Walls 20
Mounting Instructions for Wood Walls 21
Powering...

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Windows XP 26
Macintosh 26
Disabling PPPoE and PPTP Client Software 27
Disabling Web Proxy 27
RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD
Accessing the Router using the 3Com Detect Application 29
Running the 3Com Detect Application 29
Accessing the Setup Wizard 31
Wizard - 
Change Password 34
Wizard - 
Time and Time Zone 35
Wizard - 
Connection Type 36
Setup Wizard - LAN Settings 42
Wizard - Wireless Setting 43
Wizard - Configuration Summary 49
CONFIGURING THE ROUTER
Navigating Through the Router Configuration screens 51...

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Internet Settings 73
WAN 73
DNS 79
Clone MAC address 80
Firewall 81
SPI 81
Special Applications 85
Virtual Servers 86
DMZ 87
PC Privileges 88
Schedule Rule 90
URL Filter 91
Advanced 92
Security 92
VLAN 95
Static Routes 97
RIP 99
DDNS 101
SNMP 102
Syslog 103
Proxy ARP 104
QoS Settings 105
Tr a f f i c  m a p p i n g 1 0 6
VPN 108
System Tools 115
Restart Router 115
Configuration 115
Upgrade 116
Time Zone 117
Ping 118
Traceroute 119
DNS Lookup 120
Diagnostic 120
Status and Logs 121
Status 121
Routing Table...

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Support/Feedback 124
Support 124
Feedback 124
TROUBLESHOOTING
Basic Connection Checks 125
Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 126
Connecting to the Internet 127
Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 127
Wireless Networking 128
Recovering from Corrupted Software 130
Power Adapter 130
Frequently Asked Questions 132
IP ADDRESSING
The Internet Protocol Suite 133
Managing the Router over the Network 133
IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 133
How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet...

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SAFETY INFORMATION
END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR3COM PRODUCTS
Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 148
Solve Problems Online 148
Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 148
Access Software Downloads 149
Contact Us 149
Telephone Technical Support and Repair 149
GLOSSARY
REGULATORY NOTICES
INDEX 

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide describes how to install and configure the 3Com Wireless 11n 
Cable/DSL Firewall Router (3CRWER300-73).
This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and 
setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working 
knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Routers.
If a release note is shipped with the 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL 
Firewall Router and contains information that differs from the 
information in this guide, follow the...

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8ABOUT THIS GUIDE
ConventionsTa b l e 1 and Ta b l e 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Ta b l e 1    Notice Icons
IconNotice TypeDescription
Information noteInformation that describes important features or 
instructions.
CautionInformation that alerts you to potential loss of data or 
potential damage to an application, system, or device.
WarningInformation that alerts you to potential personal 
injury.
Ta b l e 2    Text Conventions
ConventionDescription
The words “enter” 
and...
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