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3Com Corporation
3800 Golf Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
U.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 interference, and 

(2)  this device must accept any interference received including interference that may 
cause undesired operations.

This equipment uses the following USOC jacks: RJ-11C

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3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet

There are no current FCC, Part 68, rules governing DSL modems however, care 
should be taken in connecting to a DSL network.

A FCC compliant, 26 AWG, telephone cord with a modular plug is provided with this 
equipment. This device connects to the telephone network via a RJ -11 plug and 
jack. The plug and jack also comply with FCC part 68 rules. Be sure that the 
telephone line you are connecting the modem to is a DSL line and not a standard 
analog, digital ( PBX ), party, or coin telephone line.

If this device causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will 
notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But, 
if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as 
soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the 
FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, 
or procedures that could effect the operation of the equipment. If this happens, the 
telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary 
modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this device, for repair and warranty information, please 
refer to the Warranty section of this User Guide.

In the event of device malfunction, all repairs should be performed by 3Com or an 
authorized agent. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need 
for service to our company or to one of our authorized agents. In the event service is 
required, refer to the Warranty section for information.

Summary of Contents for ADSL Modem Ethernet

Page 1: ...http www 3com com 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet Installation Guide Version 1 1 Part No 1 024 2356 00 Published Sept 1999 ...

Page 2: ...e any portion of any legend provided on any licensed program or documentation contained in or delivered to you in conjunction with this Installation Guide Portions of this documentation are reproduced in whole or in part with permission from as appropriate Unless otherwise indicated 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may not be registered in other countries 3...

Page 3: ...ernet is your passport to full internetworking and high speed multimedia communications from your home or office to a corporate network or the Internet With the ADSL Modem Ethernet connected to your computer and an account activated by your network service provider the ADSL Modem Ethernet provides a lightning fast Digital Subscriber Line DSL connection between your PC or LAN and the service provid...

Page 4: ... Customer Support Installation of the 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet For protection against damage due to local lightning strikes and other electrical surges we recommend that you install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this device is connected Below is a representation of the rear panel of your ADSL Modem Ethernet Connecting the HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet is easy Just fo...

Page 5: ...es 4 Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on your Modem and the other end to the PC or network hub Do not confuse this cable with the RJ 11 ADSL cable The two RJ jacks look alike 5 Install the ferrite clamp Adding the ferrite clamp onto your Ethernet cable will minimize electromagnetic interference from your ADSL modem In order to ensure compliance with EN55022 CISPR 22 and FCC Part 15 ...

Page 6: ...ct a pre programmed configuration One of the pre programmed configurations may match the settings required by your service provider Please check with your service provider If so installation is as simple as setting the DIP switches and powering on the unit If not you can still easily configure the unit using a serial console connection The following DIP switch combinations are valid Boot options o...

Page 7: ...ADSL Modem Ethernet with the desired boot option and erase all previous parameters Unconfigured Mode If you have not selected one of the preconfigured boot options the unit will power up unconfigured To enter configuration information you must connect a PC running terminal emulation software e g Hyperterminal available on most PCs to the unit s console port Connect the 9 pin console cable from the...

Page 8: ...oy the high speed DSL access to your network There are no controls or adjustments to make Just make sure that power is provided to your ADSL Modem Ethernet at all times and that adequate ventilation is maintained The unit will take one minute to boot up when you power it on If power to the unit is interrupted the ADSL Modem Ethernet will automatically reconnect to the network when power is restore...

Page 9: ...after power up the Alert Indicator will begin flashing green twice a second while the unit s software is loading It takes about 30 seconds for the unit to complete downloading Once the download is complete the indicator will be turned off PWR Indicator The PWR Indicator lights green when power is applied If this indicator is off check to be sure that the power cable is connected at the rear panel ...

Page 10: ...nto the rear panel jack Once training begins the indicator will flash orange once per second When the unit has properly synchronized with the central office the indicator will light green During data transfer the indicator will rapidly flash green Pin Assignments Pin assignments for the different jacks located on the back of your HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet are listed below for your informatio...

Page 11: ...is product near water near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Avoid using this telephone equipment during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning Use only the power adapter that came with the unit Replacement adapters can be obtained by contacting 3Com Customer Support In Case of a Problem First carefully re...

Page 12: ...d into a live AC socket If all of the connections are correct and you are still having difficulties contact your Network Service Provider for assistance Power Requirements AC Voltage External DC adapter 100 to 250 VAC 50 60 Hz Power 10 watts maximum Operating Environment Temperature 0 to 40 C operating 35 to 70 C shipping and storage Humidity 0 95 non condensing ...

Page 13: ... to Return the Modem to Us Contact 3Com Customer Support If the support representative determines that you need to return the modem you will receive an SRO Service Repair Order number You must have an SRO number before returning the modem to us Ship the unit postage paid in a strong box made of corrugated cardboard with plenty of packing material DO NOT send the modem back in the original box Send...

Page 14: ...ot a standard analog digital PBX party or coin telephone line If this device causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if...

Page 15: ...ds of Measurement of Information Technology equipment This equipment conforms to the Class B limits EN 50082 1 1992Electromagnetic Compatibility Generic Immunity Standard Residential Commercial and Light Industrial Environment January 1992 With IEC 801 2 1984 IEC 801 3 1984 IEC 801 4 1988 VCCI Conformity This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interfere...

Page 16: ...nce to radio and television communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause interference to radio or television reception which you can determine by monitoring reception when the modem is installed and when it is removed from the computer try to correct the problem with one or more of the following measures Reorie...

Page 17: ...o not allow users to connect their equipment to jacks except in precise situations that are spelled out in tariffing arrangements with those companies Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the ...

Page 18: ...NNECT ADSL MODEM ETHERNET HARDWARE 3Com warrants to the end user Customer that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for the following length of time from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller FIVE 5 YEARS 3Com s sole obligation under this express warranty shall be at 3Com s option and expense to repair the def...

Page 19: ...hat all other products used by Customer in connection or combination with the 3Com product including hardware software and firmware accurately exchange date data with the 3Com product with the exception of those products identified at 3Com s Web site http www 3com com products yr2000 html as not meeting this standard If it appears that any product that is stated to meet this standard does not perf...

Page 20: ... OPTION TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WARRANTIES TERMS OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SATISFACTORY QUALITY CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION AND NON INFRINGEMENT...

Page 21: ...y so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to you When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law GOVERNING LAW This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of ...

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