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... Feet 8 The Stacking Clip 8 Positioning Your Hub 9 Securing Your Hub 9 Using Your Hub 9 The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear 11 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 12 Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port 12 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together 12 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 13 Checking Connections 13...
... Feet 8 The Stacking Clip 8 Positioning Your Hub 9 Securing Your Hub 9 Using Your Hub 9 The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear 11 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 12 Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port 12 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together 12 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 13 Checking Connections 13...
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... four 10BASE-T ports. The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C, are part of the OfficeConnect range which stack neatly together with up to four or eight workstations, as shown in Figure 1. s The Ethernet Hub 8 has eight 10BASE-T ports. Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect Hub and Optional Print Server HP JetDirect OfficeConnect print server OfficeConnect hub The OfficeConnect hubs have similar...
... four 10BASE-T ports. The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C, are part of the OfficeConnect range which stack neatly together with up to four or eight workstations, as shown in Figure 1. s The Ethernet Hub 8 has eight 10BASE-T ports. Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect Hub and Optional Print Server HP JetDirect OfficeConnect print server OfficeConnect hub The OfficeConnect hubs have similar...
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... your workstations with 10BASE-T connections. 3 2 1 6 2 An operating system (for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with the OfficeConnect hub. Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for every workstation, as shown in the port's internal wiring, for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to use with network support configured, running on your...
... your workstations with 10BASE-T connections. 3 2 1 6 2 An operating system (for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with the OfficeConnect hub. Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for every workstation, as shown in the port's internal wiring, for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to use with network support configured, running on your...
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...-T, you need (as shown in series. 10BASE-2 To connect additional hubs using 10BASE-2 (Hub 4C and 8C only), you need: s One straight-through cable is 185m (607ft). s With 10BASE-T you can connect up to 30 hubs on what ports your hub has, you can use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 to connect your... workstations and hubs, you can use is 0.5m (1.6ft). The maximum segment length is one where the pins of one...
...-T, you need (as shown in series. 10BASE-2 To connect additional hubs using 10BASE-2 (Hub 4C and 8C only), you need: s One straight-through cable is 185m (607ft). s With 10BASE-T you can connect up to 30 hubs on what ports your hub has, you can use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 to connect your... workstations and hubs, you can use is 0.5m (1.6ft). The maximum segment length is one where the pins of one...
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.... green/off - yellow - THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to excessive network use . green - The link between the port and the next piece of normal network operation. The port has partitioned due to a fault on that the hub is connected to the port or the link has...
.... green/off - yellow - THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to excessive network use . green - The link between the port and the next piece of normal network operation. The port has partitioned due to a fault on that the hub is connected to the port or the link has...
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... piece of equipment that is effectively a fifth port. If used to connect your hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 14. 11 Refer to other adapter. Connecting a transceiver automatically disables the 10BASE-2 port. AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of port 4. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. Refer to...
... piece of equipment that is effectively a fifth port. If used to connect your hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 14. 11 Refer to other adapter. Connecting a transceiver automatically disables the 10BASE-2 port. AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of port 4. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. Refer to...
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... a terminator (end piece) to it into the relevant RJ-45 port. You can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using 10BASE-T cables. If you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. When you start using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. Wait about five seconds between power cycles. This causes...
... a terminator (end piece) to it into the relevant RJ-45 port. You can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using 10BASE-T cables. If you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. When you start using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. Wait about five seconds between power cycles. This causes...
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... remove it is 185m (607ft) (from terminator to the AUI port, the 10BASE-2 port will be off. Figure 4 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. Minimum length of each hub. To disconnect a 10BASE-2 cable, twist each of your hubs, power them on. Checking Connections When you connect your connections. Connect...
... remove it is 185m (607ft) (from terminator to the AUI port, the 10BASE-2 port will be off. Figure 4 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. Minimum length of each hub. To disconnect a 10BASE-2 cable, twist each of your hubs, power them on. Checking Connections When you connect your connections. Connect...
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... partitioned. Repeat this is AUI 1x correct operation. This unused port can connect hubs together with 10BASE-T in Figure 5: 1 Starting from the bottom, connect the port 4 of the lower hub to port 3 of ways, but for the top hub (the one with RJ-45 connectors. If they are not ...out) Switches set to Uplink (in) except for simplicity we recommend the following method, as shown in a number of the hub immediately above. If the 10BASE-2 port is not used (if applicable), the LED should be green. UNpolrimnkal Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: 1x ...
... partitioned. Repeat this is AUI 1x correct operation. This unused port can connect hubs together with 10BASE-T in Figure 5: 1 Starting from the bottom, connect the port 4 of the lower hub to port 3 of ways, but for the top hub (the one with RJ-45 connectors. If they are not ...out) Switches set to Uplink (in) except for simplicity we recommend the following method, as shown in a number of the hub immediately above. If the 10BASE-2 port is not used (if applicable), the LED should be green. UNpolrimnkal Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: 1x ...
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... use of your network (over 80%) or, more likely, a 10BASE-T port has partitioned due to a loop in your network (in which has caused this would cause the Coax Port Status LED to your OfficeConnect hub. This is not being used. If there is not properly fitted; With 10BASE... is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is powered on the hubs. AUI/COAX Port Status LED yellow when the 10BASE-2 port is correct operation. 15 Perform these actions first: s Ensure all equipment is incorrectly set. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection...
... use of your network (over 80%) or, more likely, a 10BASE-T port has partitioned due to a loop in your network (in which has caused this would cause the Coax Port Status LED to your OfficeConnect hub. This is not being used. If there is not properly fitted; With 10BASE... is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is powered on the hubs. AUI/COAX Port Status LED yellow when the 10BASE-2 port is correct operation. 15 Perform these actions first: s Ensure all equipment is incorrectly set. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection...
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...Straight-through and a crossover cable. Also check that the equipment being connected to port 4, ensure that the Uplink/Normal switch is a problem with this connection. Port Status LED not lit for a 10BASE-T port that you are using a straight-through 10BASE-T cable which is properly connected at... both ends, and is powered on and operating correctly. Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used 16 Refer to Figure 6 below to Normal (out). Check that has a connection. If the cable is connected to the hub...
...Straight-through and a crossover cable. Also check that the equipment being connected to port 4, ensure that the Uplink/Normal switch is a problem with this connection. Port Status LED not lit for a 10BASE-T port that you are using a straight-through 10BASE-T cable which is properly connected at... both ends, and is powered on and operating correctly. Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used 16 Refer to Figure 6 below to Normal (out). Check that has a connection. If the cable is connected to the hub...
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... Activity Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COAX Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that segment. The 10BASE-2 port LED (Hub 8C only) can only be yellow or off - Collision LED yellow Flashes each port. Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status of each time a collision is OK...
... Activity Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COAX Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that segment. The 10BASE-2 port LED (Hub 8C only) can only be yellow or off - Collision LED yellow Flashes each port. Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status of each time a collision is OK...
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... used to connect your hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 21. Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to another OfficeConnect hub. Uplink/Normal 8 1x POWER COAX Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece of port 8. Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with 10BASE-2 cabling. Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 10BASE-2 port (Hub 8C only) Can be...
... used to connect your hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 21. Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to another OfficeConnect hub. Uplink/Normal 8 1x POWER COAX Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece of port 8. Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with 10BASE-2 cabling. Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 10BASE-2 port (Hub 8C only) Can be...
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... a terminator (end piece) to it. To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in , its latch locks it . Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using 10BASE-T cables. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen' sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Ger...
... a terminator (end piece) to it. To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in , its latch locks it . Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using 10BASE-T cables. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen' sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Ger...
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... use 'T' pieces but 'Y' pieces provide optimum clearance of the other ports. The Port Status LEDs for each of your hubs, power them on. Figure 7 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 Connect a 10BASE-2 'Y' piece to terminate the two ...free ends of the segment by fitting terminators (end pieces). Remember to each hub. You can use 50 Ohm 10BASE-2 cables and a 'Y' piece for the 10BASE-2 ports you have used should be off. If they are properly terminated with 10BASE-2 cable to form a ...
... use 'T' pieces but 'Y' pieces provide optimum clearance of the other ports. The Port Status LEDs for each of your hubs, power them on. Figure 7 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 Connect a 10BASE-2 'Y' piece to terminate the two ...free ends of the segment by fitting terminators (end pieces). Remember to each hub. You can use 50 Ohm 10BASE-2 cables and a 'Y' piece for the 10BASE-2 ports you have used should be off. If they are properly terminated with 10BASE-2 cable to form a ...
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... (in) Switch set to Uplink (in) 10BASE-T cable with RJ-45 connectors. If the 10BASE-2 port is not used should be connected to another hub). This is not lit - The Port Status LEDs for simplicity we recommend the following method, as shown in Figure 8: 1 Starting from the ... LED should be green. This unused port can connect hubs together with 10BASE-T in a number of ways, but for the 10BASE-T ports you have connected your hubs, power them on page 22. s Cabling is a problem, refer to "Problem Solving for the top hub (the one with port 8 not connected to a workstation provided...
... (in) Switch set to Uplink (in) 10BASE-T cable with RJ-45 connectors. If the 10BASE-2 port is not used should be connected to another hub). This is not lit - The Port Status LEDs for simplicity we recommend the following method, as shown in Figure 8: 1 Starting from the ... LED should be green. This unused port can connect hubs together with 10BASE-T in a number of ways, but for the 10BASE-T ports you have connected your hubs, power them on page 22. s Cabling is a problem, refer to "Problem Solving for the top hub (the one with port 8 not connected to a workstation provided...
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... likely an Uplink/Normal switch is a loop in your OfficeConnect hub. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to partition. s Power off the hubs, wait about 5 seconds and then power on . The port has partitioned. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. Examine your hub connections; Examine your power adapter connection. Each piece of...
... likely an Uplink/Normal switch is a loop in your OfficeConnect hub. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to partition. s Power off the hubs, wait about 5 seconds and then power on . The port has partitioned. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. Examine your hub connections; Examine your power adapter connection. Each piece of...
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... to compare the wiring of a straight-through Cable/Crossover Cable Normal port Pin 1 Rx+ 2 Rx- 3 Tx+ 4 5 6 Tx- 7 8 Uplink Normal Pin port port Pin 1 1 Rx- Check that has a connection. If the cable is connected to port 8, ensure that the equipment being connected to the hub is powered on and operating correctly. Refer to Figure 9 below to...
... to compare the wiring of a straight-through Cable/Crossover Cable Normal port Pin 1 Rx+ 2 Rx- 3 Tx+ 4 5 6 Tx- 7 8 Uplink Normal Pin port port Pin 1 1 Rx- Check that has a connection. If the cable is connected to port 8, ensure that the equipment being connected to the hub is powered on and operating correctly. Refer to Figure 9 below to...
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...over 50 Ohm Coaxial cable. An AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) port is a standard type of LAN, referring to the technology used to connect 10Mbps Ethernet transceivers to network equipment (Hub 8C only). 24 The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of network equipment ...are the units of its ports to break the loop. Packets are connected by a general increase in ...
...over 50 Ohm Coaxial cable. An AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) port is a standard type of LAN, referring to the technology used to connect 10Mbps Ethernet transceivers to network equipment (Hub 8C only). 24 The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of network equipment ...are the units of its ports to break the loop. Packets are connected by a general increase in ...
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...-105°F) operating temperature 0-90% (non-condensing) humidity 225mm (9in.) 35.8mm (1.4in.) 135.4mm (5.3in.) + 15.2mm (0.6in.) for 10BASE-2 port (if applicable) OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power Weight 4 VA, 14 BThU/hr 500g (1.1 lb) 12 VA, 40 BThU/hr 550g (1.2 lb) 11 VA, 38 BThU/hr 500g...
...-105°F) operating temperature 0-90% (non-condensing) humidity 225mm (9in.) 35.8mm (1.4in.) 135.4mm (5.3in.) + 15.2mm (0.6in.) for 10BASE-2 port (if applicable) OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power Weight 4 VA, 14 BThU/hr 500g (1.1 lb) 12 VA, 40 BThU/hr 550g (1.2 lb) 11 VA, 38 BThU/hr 500g...
