3016 configuration I think my 3com router is bad or failing need to replace with new one but do not know how to copy the configuration.

Some routers when saving the configuration require you to stay on the page after clicking save, if you close or go to another page to quickly it stop the configuration save, stay on the same page after clicking save until the page refreshes.
Also make sure you are hardwired into the router not wireless, most newer routers do not allow access to the configuration using wireless and some allow you to see but not change the configuration wirelessly.

Hi,

Try using internet explorer to change the settings, I was using chrome and it wouldn't commit any changes, but it worked with IE.

The 1.3 update is listed on this 3Com link:

http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/result.jsp?selected=all&sku=3C13700&sort=effdt&order=desc

Click on this link or copy and paste the complete link into your browser.

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Usually the software version of routers is called a firmware. You will need to download the latest frimware version from there website and upload it to your router through its configuration page.
You get to the configuration page through the routers ip address, usually its 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1, you will need to type this into a web browser.

Open your browser and enter the 3Com URL configuration address
http://192.168.1.1
Then go to the Menu Screen and select Reset to Factory Defaults.
When to change the rouer's wireless settings then you will also need to apply these changes to your wireless card in the computer so it can connect to the 3Com router.

If you donot have the default IP of the router, try setting an IP as 192.168.1.2 on your machine & access 192.168.1.1 (which is supposed to be the default IP of the router)

You have to configure the WDS on the 3comm, configuring it to the MAC ADRESS of the BT router (if it is wireless), if not connect it by ethernet and set the 3comm as WDS allowing the other 3 more u want to add as acepted MAC ADRESS for access points.

Hi,
This could have a number of causes. However, you could try adjusting your MTU settings, since this can cause problems with accessing msn and similar sites. You can do this from within the router user interface.
You may well have tried this already. If not, experiment gradually with reducing the MTU setting towards 1400 - see this link for a quick tutorial (though not your router model, I know).
http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n100603.asp
For safety, of course, please back up the registry, or set a system restore point, before trying this out.
Other 'fixes' depend on your OS and security settings. However, since the problem does seem to be within your new router, you might find more information on the 3com knowledgebase.
http://knowledgebase.3com.com/

That 3Com really doesn't have a wahy of setting up a VPN.
As per the 3Com site it:
Support of VPN termination/initiation and passthrough allows secure connection to central office and/or secure access from remote workers.
So it will allow 3rd party VPN setups to pass through, but it doesn't have the ability to create one.
You might want to look into something like a Netgear Firewall
http://www.netgear.com/Products/VPNandSSL/WiredVPNFirewallRouters/FVS114.aspx

if you are using DSL you will need to consult your isp about proper router configuration... meaning the modem will have to be bridged and the router configured to authenticate for you. this avoids an issue called dual NAT in the U.S. dsl providers use PPPoE for authentication i am not sure which of the available options you will use in New Zealand, and how to configure the options for it. if you are using cable or some other type of connection this will not help :/
I hope this helps if not see if you can tell me what kind of isp you have