3Com® Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway
Share One Broadband Internet Connection with Wireless and Wired Users

The 3Com® OfficeConnect® Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway is an affordable and easy-to-use small office solution that lets wireless and wired PCs and laptops securely share a single broadband Internet connection. Specially designed for small offices, branch offices, and home offices, this gateway router combines an integrated 802.11b Wi-Fi-certified wireless access point and a four-port 10/100 Ethernet switch. Up to 253 (32 wireless) users can share access to a single cable or DSL modem (not included).

The 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway includes many of the IP routing and firewall privacy features of a full-scale router or firewall, at a fraction of the price. Multiple security features protect data and applications. An intuitive web interface and configuration wizards simplify setup and use. And because it is Wi-Fi certified, it works with Wi-Fi compatible equipment.

Features & Benefits

• Connects up to 32 wireless-enabled 802.11b-equipped PCs and laptops to the Internet
• Four 10/100 Ethernet LAN ports provide wired LAN connectivity; up to 253 (32 wireless) users can share the same cable or DSL Internet connection
• Hacker pattern detection firewall feature automatically detects and blocks denial-of-service attacks and other common intrusions
• Network and Port Address Translation (NAT and PAT) conserve expensive public IP addresses and assure privacy
• IP functions such as PPTP/PPPoE (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol/Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), NAT (Network Address Translation), and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enhance addressing privacy and economy
• Virtual server capability enables incoming access to specified servers handling FTP, web, e-mail and other traffic
• Works with either a cable or a DSL modem for configuration flexibility
• Supports DSL modems requiring PPTP on WAN ports
• Automatically supports FTP and Microsoft NetMeeting; pull-down menu supports other popular applications
• Browser-based user interface, preset defaults, device discovery, and setup wizards simplify installation, configuration, and administration

Additional Information

     3Com Wireless Cable/DSL Gateway Data Sheet (PDF 70KB)