Page 2 - Com Corporation
ii 3Com Corporation ■ 3800 Golf Road ■ Rolling Meadows, Illinois ■ 60008 Copyright © 1999, 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) witho...
Page 3 - ADSL; Introduction
1 I NTRODUCTION TO THE H OME C ONNECT ADSL M ODEM E THERNET Introduction ■ Welcome to the 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet ■ What’s Included in the Package ■ Installation ■ Operation ■ Pin Assignments ■ Important Safety Instructions ■ Technical Support ■ FCC Information ■ Warranty Information We...
Page 4 - What’s Included in the Package?; The 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet; Installation; of the 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem
1-4 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION TO THE H OME C ONNECT ADSL M ODEM E THERNET What’s Included in the Package? First, check your package to be sure it’s complete. You should have the following items: ■ The 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet ■ An AC-to-DC power adapter and cable ■ RJ45 to RJ45 Ethernet ...
Page 5 - The DSL line outlet uses the same type
Installation of the 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet 1-5 where air can flow freely through the air holes in the unit’s sides and top. 2 Connect one end of the ADSL cable (RJ-11) to the connector on the rear of the HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet marked ADSL and connect the other end to your ADSL...
Page 6 - What are the Boot Options?; One of; Please; DIP Switch
1-6 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION TO THE H OME C ONNECT ADSL M ODEM E THERNET 6 Determine if you want the MDI/X switch “out” or “in”. The MDI/X Switch swaps the transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) signal pairs on the Ethernet port. The MDI/X button must be pressed “in” to use the port for connection to a wor...
Page 7 - Changing Boot Options/Resetting Your Modem; To reset your unit and select a different boot option:; Unconfigured Mode; vpi # is the VPI of the ATM PVC
Installation of the 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet 1-7 or a ‘delete configuration’ command has been executed from the CLI). Changing Boot Options/Resetting Your Modem You may choose a different boot option after you have already selected one previously and set up your unit. To reset your unit ...
Page 8 - Enable the port using the command:; Operation; LED Indicators
1-8 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION TO THE H OME C ONNECT ADSL M ODEM E THERNET Enable the port using the command: enable port <port #> Save the configuration using the command: save all For example, if your service provider instructed you to use VPI 0 and VCI 44, you would enter the following CLI c...
Page 9 - Alert Indicator
Operation 1-9 Alert Indicator The Alert Indicator is used to indicate the configuration and software download status of the modem. Immediately after power-up, the indicator will light orange for one second. Then, if the Configuration Reset button has been pressed while powering-on the unit, the indi...
Page 10 - ADSL Status Indicator; Pin Assignments
1-10 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION TO THE H OME C ONNECT ADSL M ODEM E THERNET When data traffic is passing through the Ethernet port, the LED will rapidly flash green. ADSL Status Indicator After power-up and software downloading, the ADSL Status Indicator will light red until the modem begins to synch...
Page 11 - Pin 5 — Ground; Important Safety Instructions; In Case of a Problem
Important Safety Instructions 1-11 Console Interface (DB-9) (Default configured as DCE) Pin 1 — DCD LL <= PC Pin 2 — Transmit Data LL => PC Pin 3 — Receive Data LL <= PC Pin 4 — DTR LL <= PC Pin 5 — Ground Pin 6 — DSR LL => PC Pin 7 — RTS LL <= PC Pin 8 — CTS LL => PC Pin 9 — RI...
Page 12 - Power Requirements; Power: 10 watts maximum; Operating Environment
1-12 C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION TO THE H OME C ONNECT ADSL M ODEM E THERNET ■ Your 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet and the AC adapter. Check that the AC adapter is plugged into a live AC socket. If all of the connections are correct, and you are still having difficulties, contact your Network Se...
Page 14 - FCC P; Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet
M ANUFACTURER ’ S D ECLARATION OF C ONFORMITY 3Com Corporation3800 Golf RoadRolling Meadows, IL 60008U.S.A. declares that this product conforms to the FCC’s specifications: Part 15:Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful electromagnetic interferenc...
Page 15 - Electromagnetic Compatibility; VCCI Conformity
Service can be obtained at: 3Com Corporation,1800 W. Central Avenue., Mount Prospect, IL 60056 If the device is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. This registered device is capable of providing use...
Page 17 - For Canadian Modem Users
For Canadian Modem Users Industry Canada (IC) This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus, ICES-003 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les...
Page 18 - COM HOMECONNECT ADSL MODEM ETHERNET
Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur. L'entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l'utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l'utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais f...
Page 19 - OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE:
price paid by Customer for any defective software product, or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable 3Com published specifications. Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications program and associated reference mate...
Page 20 - WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE:; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at 3Com’s expense, not later than thirty (30) days after 3Com receives the defective product. 3Com shall not be responsible for any software, firmware, information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or integrated with any products returned...