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3Com® OfficeConnect® Dual 56K LAN Modem
3Com® OfficeConnect® Dual 56K LAN Modem
Product #: 3C888-US



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Q: How do I configure the OfficeConnect LAN Modem?
A: Open this document (approx 230KB) for detailed steps on how to configure the OfficeConnect LAN Modem?
Q: How do I configure the OfficeConnect LAN Modem for Dial In Access?
A: Open this document (approx 235KB) for detailed steps on how to configure the OfficeConnect LAN Modem for Dial In Access?
Q: What does the Dual 56K LAN Modem do for me?
A: The OfficeConnect Dual 56K LAN Modem allows you to share Internet access through a single, or two phone lines for to up to 4 PCs with no extra equipment needed, or up to 25 PCs with the purchase of extra switches or hubs. This is much more cost effective than using multiple phone lines for multiple PCs.
Q: Do the two 56K Modems work together?
A: Both modems can be used together using Multi-link PPP, to create near ISDN speeds, (this however requires the feature to be supported by your ISP). They can also be used separately to connect to two different networks, or can be used for simultaneous dial-in/dial-out so that remote users can access the private network resources.
Q: Does this product offer any security for my network?
A: There is a limited level of security in this product. The private network is hidden from the Internet by using Network Address Translation. For a higher level of security, one of the OfficeConnect Cable/DSL Gateways can be used behind the LAN Modem.
Q: Is VPN supported by the OfficeConnect LAN Modem?
A: The LAN Modem is not capable of initiating or terminating VPN tunnels. It does, however, support VPN pass through for both PPTP and L2TP VPN protocols. IPSec VPN pass through is not supported.
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