3Com Router WL-602 User Manual

							GLOSSARY159
RJ-45A standard connector used to connect Ethernet networks. The “RJ” 
stands for “registered jack”.
RouterA device that acts as a central hub by connecting to each computers 
network interface card and managing the data traffic between the local 
network and the Internet.
ServerA computer in a network that is shared by multiple end stations. Servers 
provide end stations with access to shared network services such as 
computer files and printer queues.
SSIDService Set Identifier. Some vendors of wireless products use SSID 
interchangeably with ESSID.
Subnet AddressAn extension of the IP addressing scheme that allows a site to use a single 
IP network address for multiple physical networks. 
Subnet MaskA subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information provided 
by your ISP, is a set of four numbers configured like an IP address. It is 
used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network 
(as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, 
which must assigned by InterNIC).
SubnetsA network that is a component of a larger network. 
SwitchA device that interconnects several LANs to form a single logical LAN that 
comprises of several LAN segments. Switches are similar to bridges, in 
that they connect LANs of a different type; however they connect more 
LANs than a bridge and are generally more sophisticated.
TCP/IPTransmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. This is the name for two 
of the most well-known protocols developed for the interconnection of 
networks. Originally a UNIX standard, TCP/IP is now supported on almost 
all platforms, and is the protocol of the Internet.
TCP relates to the content of the data travelling through a network — 
ensuring that the information sent arrives in one piece when it reaches its 
destination. IP relates to the address of the end station to which data is 
being sent, as well as the address of the destination network.  
						

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Tr a f f i cThe movement of data packets on a network. 
Universal Plug and
PlayUniversal Plug and Play is a system which allows compatible applications 
to read some of their settings from the Router. This allows them to 
automatically configure some, or all, of their settings and need less user 
configuration.
URL FilterA URL Filter is a feature of a firewall that allows it to stop its clients form 
browsing inappropriate Web sites. 
WANWide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in 
geographically separate areas (for example, different buildings, cities, or 
countries). The Internet is an example of a wide area network. 
WDSWireless Distribution System. WDS enables one or more access points to 
rebroadcast received signals to extend range and reach, though this can 
affect the overall throughput of data.
WECAWireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance. An industry group formed to 
certify cross vendor interoperability and compatibility of 802.11b and 
802.11g wireless networking products and to promote the standard for 
enterprise, small business and home environments. (see also 802.11b, 
802.11g, Wi-Fi)
WEPWired Equivalent Privacy. A shared key encryption mechanism for wireless 
networking. Encryption strength is 40/64 bit or 128 bit.
Wi-FiWireless Fidelity. This is the certification granted by WECA to products 
that meet their interoperability criteria. (see also 802.11b, WECA)
Wireless ClientThe term used to describe a desktop or mobile PC that is wirelessly 
connected to your wireless network.
Wireless LAN Service
AreaAnother term for ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).
WizardA Windows application that automates a procedure such as installation 
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WLANWireless Local Area Network. A WLAN is a group of computers and 
devices connected together by wireless in a relatively small area (such as a 
house or office).
WPAWi-Fi Protected Access. A dynamically changing encryption mechanism 
for wireless networking. Encryption strength is 256 bit. 
						

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REGULATORY NOTICES
For 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router
GENERAL STATEMENTSThe 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router (WL-602) must be installed and used in strict accordance 
with the manufacturers instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product.
This product contains encryption. It is unlawful to export out of the U.S. without obtaining a U.S. Export 
License.
This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or 
modifications will invalidate 3Coms warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
This product can only be used with the supplied antenna(s).
EXPOSURE TO RADIO 
FREQUENCY RADIATIONThis device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency 
exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, this equipment must be installed and operated while 
maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm (approximately 8 in.).
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not 
emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable 
from Health Canadas website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
This product must maintain a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 cm. Under these conditions this 
product will meet the Basic Restriction limits of 1999/519/EC [Council Recommendation of 12 July 1999 on 
the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz)].
US - RADIO FREQUENCY 
R
EQUIREMENTS
This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
US FEDERAL 
C
OMMUNICATIONS 
C
OMMISSION (FCC) EMC 
COMPLIANCE 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to 
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation.  This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation.  If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by 
one of the following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) 
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 
could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This 
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your 
body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2.4GHz operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: 
The Interference Handbook
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. 
Stock No. 004-000-0034504.
3Com is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the 
devices included with this 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router (WL-602), or the substitution or 
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The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be 
the responsibility of the user.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 3Com could void the users authority to operate this 
equipment.
US MANUFACTURERS FCC 
D
ECLARATION OF 
C
ONFORMITY
3Com Corporation
350 Campus Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752-3064, USA
(508) 323-5000
Date: April 24, 2008
Declares that the Product:
Brand Name: 3Com Corporation
Model Number: WL-602
Equipment Type: 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device 
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation.
INDUSTRY CANADA - RF 
C
OMPLIANCE
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. 
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference and, 2) this device must accept any interference, including 
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 
L  utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisee seulement aux conditions suivantes: (1) il ne doit pas produire de 
brouillage et (2) l utilisateur du dispositif doit etre pret a accepter tout brouillage radioelectrique recu, meme 
si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la class B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled environments. This 
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your 
body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2.4GHz operation of this product in Canada is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.
INDUSTRY CANADA - 
E
MISSIONS COMPLIANCE 
STATEMENT
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
AVIS DE CONFORMITÉ À LA 
R
ÉGLEMENTATION DINDUSTRIE CANADA
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conform à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
SAFETY COMPLIANCE NOTICEThis device has been tested and certified according to the following safety standards and is intended for use 
only in Information Technology Equipment which has been tested to these or other equivalent standards:
■UL Standard 60950-1
■CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1
■IEC 60950-1
■EN 60950-1
3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall 
Router
Model WL-602 
						

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EU COMPLIANCE
Intended use: DSL/Cable 802.11g/b/n Firewall Router
For connection to DSL/Cable networks
NOTE: To ensure product operation is in compliance with local regulations, select the country in which the 
product is installed. Refer to 3CRWER300-73 User Guide.
For connection to DSL/Cable networks
This equipment may be operated in:
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Česky 
[Czech]3Com Coporation tímto prohlašuje, ze tento RLAN 
device je ve shodě se základními pozadavky a dalšími 
příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk 
[Danish]Undertegnede 3Com Corporation erklærer herved, at 
følgende udstyr RLAN device overholder de 
væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 
1999/5/EF.
Deutsch 
[German]Hiermit erklärt 3Com Corporation, dass sich das Gerät 
RLAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den 
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen 
einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 
1999/5/EG befindet.
Eesti 
[Estonian]Käesolevaga kinnitab 3Com Corporation seadme 
RLAN device vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ 
põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele 
teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
English Hereby, 3Com Corporation, declares that this RLAN 
device is in compliance with the essential 
requirements and other relevant provisions of 
Directive 1999/5/EC.
Español 
[Spanish]Por medio de la presente 3Com Corporation declara 
que el RLAN device cumple con los requisitos 
esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones 
aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Ελληνική 
[Greek]ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ 3Com Corporation ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ 
RLAN device ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ 
ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ 
ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ
. 
						

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A copy of the signed Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from the Product Support web page for 
the 3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router at http://www.3Com.com. 
Also available at http://support.3com.com/doc/WL-602_EU_DOC.pdf. Français 
[French]Par la présente 3Com Corporation déclare que 
lappareil RLAN device est conforme aux exigences 
essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de 
la directive 1999/5/CE.
Italiano 
[Italian]Con la presente 3Com Corporation dichiara che 
questo RLAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali 
ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla 
direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski 
[Latvian]Ar šo 3Com Corporation deklarç, ka RLAN device 
atbilst Direktîvas 1999/5/EK bûtiskajâm prasîbâm un 
citiem ar to saistîtajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuviø 
[Lithuanian] Šiuo 3Com Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis RLAN 
device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 
1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Nederlands 
[Dutch]Hierbij verklaart 3Com Corporation dat het toestel 
RLAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële 
eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 
1999/5/EG.
Malti 
[Maltese]Hawnhekk, 3Com Corporation, jiddikjara li dan RLAN 
device jikkonforma mal-htigijiet essenzjali u ma 
provvedimenti ohrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 
1999/5/EC.
Magyar 
[Hungarian]Alulírott, 3Com Corporation nyilatkozom, hogy a RLAN 
device megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ 
követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb 
elõírásainak.
Polski 
[Polish]Niniejszym 3Com Corporation oświadcza, że RLAN 
device jest zgodny z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz 
pozostałymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 
1999/5/EC.
Português 
[Portuguese]3Com Corporation declara que este RLAN device está 
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras 
disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko 
[Slovenian]
3Com Corporation izjavlja, da je ta RLAN device v 
skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi 
določili direktive 1999/5/ES.
Slovensky 
[Slovak]3Com Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, ze RLAN device 
spĺňa základné poziadavky a všetky príslušné 
ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.
Suomi 
[Finnish]3Com Corporation vakuuttaa täten että RLAN device 
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten 
vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden 
ehtojen mukainen. 
						

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EU - RESTRICTIONS FOR USE IN THE 2.4GHZ BAND This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using the 
2.4GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where noted below. 
In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this device 
outdoors.
In Belgium outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 – 2.4835 GHz band: Channel 13. 
In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 – 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 – 7.
BRAZIL RF COMPLIANCEEste equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência 
prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não causar interferência a sistema operando em caráter 
primário.
TAIWAN NCC STATEMENT
SAFETY STATEMENTThis product is intended to be supplied by a UL listed power unit marked “Class 2” or ‘LPS” rated 15V dc 
minimum 1A or 12V dc minimum 1A.  
						

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