3COM OfficeConnect LAN Modem
These instructions help you to configure your 3COM OfficeConnect LAN Modem to connect to CoreComm Internet via an ISDN account.

3Com OfficeConnect ISDN Modem Resources

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Section I - Configuring Windows to Connect to the Modem

From your desktop, right-click on Network Neighborhood, and select Properties Click Add Select Protocol and press enter. Select Microsoft from the list of manufacturers, and then select TCP/IP under Network Protocols.  Click OK. Back in the Network properties, select TCP/IP from the list of installed network components, and click Properties. Switch over to the Advanced tab Check the box that says "Set This Protocol to be the Default Protocol". Click on the DNS Configuration tab and select Disable DNS Click OK out of TCP/IP Properties. Click OK out of Network Properties.  Restart your computer when asked. Now, install the ISDN LAN Modem Software included with your modem. Restart your computer when prompted to do so.

Section II - Configuring Your OfficeConnect to Connect

Once you restart, Internet Explorer will automatically load. On the "Welcome to the SPID Wizard" screen, enter the phone numbers for your ISDN line. This will include channels one and two. This information can be obtained from your phone company. Click Continue to proceed through the automatic setup wizard. Once the Wizard is completed, a screen saying "Congratulations" will appear. Click Continue Back on the 3Com OfficeConnect LAN Modem WebWizard screen, click on Service Providers From the drop-down menu, select New. Then click on Select.

Section III - Configuring the OfficeConnect ISP Settings

On the Internet Service Provider menu, enter the following information: Remember: Name, User ID, and Password are CASE-SENSITIVE Name: CoreComm Internet ISDN Telephone Numbers: Enter Your Local Dial-in Numbers Here Security User ID: Your username goes here. If you are unable to connect, add us,ppp in front of the username (ie: us,ppp,username) Password: enter your password Domain Name System (DNS) Servers IP Addresses:     209.153.128.4     169.207.1.3 Bandwidth Allocation: Set at Your Preference Use one B channel = 64k connect Use both B channels = 128k connect Add second channel as required = 64k & 128k connect as required Miscellaneous B channel rate = 64k The rest of the configuration is optional The screen will say "All Parameters have Been Configured" Click on the ISP Wizard A screen will appear and have all your information entered. If you notice something is incorrect, repeat the setup from Section II. If it all correct, click Continue Your modem is now configured and connected to CoreComm Internet. The 3COM page should open in the web browser.