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OfficeConnect® Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C User Guide (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A)
OfficeConnect® Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C User Guide (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A)
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...documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to you are associated. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA04) and, if appropriate, the page number. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer ... you. If you in conjunction with only such rights as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without warranty,...
...documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to you are associated. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA04) and, if appropriate, the page number. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer ... you. If you in conjunction with only such rights as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without warranty,...
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... 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...
... 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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... JetDirect OfficeConnect print server OfficeConnect hub The OfficeConnect hubs have proved to be one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the advantage of networking with 3Com® . A single OfficeConnect hub allows you need to connect more workstations, simply use the stacking clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to form a stack (each hub is...
... JetDirect OfficeConnect print server OfficeConnect hub The OfficeConnect hubs have proved to be one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the advantage of networking with 3Com® . A single OfficeConnect hub allows you need to connect more workstations, simply use the stacking clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to form a stack (each hub is...
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...workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for all your equipment. 3Com produce a range of easy to your hub (Hub 4C only), you need extra equipment. CREATING YOUR NETWORK What Else Do I Need? Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for workstation connections have been ... internal wiring, for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to your hub, you to comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for use transceivers. s Four rubber feet. To connect workstations and additional OfficeConnect hubs to use with the graphical symbol 'x'. This ...
...workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for all your equipment. 3Com produce a range of easy to your hub (Hub 4C only), you need extra equipment. CREATING YOUR NETWORK What Else Do I Need? Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for workstation connections have been ... internal wiring, for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to your hub, you to comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for use transceivers. s Four rubber feet. To connect workstations and additional OfficeConnect hubs to use with the graphical symbol 'x'. This ...
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... around one of the the fastening pieces and then pull it gently from moving around on the unit below . 2 Press down gently to stack your OfficeConnect units together securely. CAUTION: You can stack up to use the clip. If you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots ... clip in the center, so it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit into the slots on each corner of the underside of your hub if you to secure it with the clip. Figure 3 Stacking Your Units Together 1 Fastening 2 Piece Fastening Piece To remove the clip: 1 Remove the top...
... around one of the the fastening pieces and then pull it gently from moving around on the unit below . 2 Press down gently to stack your OfficeConnect units together securely. CAUTION: You can stack up to use the clip. If you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots ... clip in the center, so it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit into the slots on each corner of the underside of your hub if you to secure it with the clip. Figure 3 Stacking Your Units Together 1 Fastening 2 Piece Fastening Piece To remove the clip: 1 Remove the top...
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Also available from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Read pages 10-16 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 or Hub 4C Read pages 17-23 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 or 8C When you have connected your equipment, you are going to prevent dust ... of heat. You need two suitable screws. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of the OfficeConnect hub which are 150mm (5.9in.) apart. Securing Your Hub There are two slots on to the wall and move ...
Also available from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Read pages 10-16 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 or Hub 4C Read pages 17-23 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 or 8C When you have connected your equipment, you are going to prevent dust ... of heat. You need two suitable screws. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of the OfficeConnect hub which are 150mm (5.9in.) apart. Securing Your Hub There are two slots on to the wall and move ...
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... Partitioned off=COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Collision LED yellow Flashes each 10BASE-T port. green/off - THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to excessive network use has been...port is in use . The link between the port and the next piece of normal network operation. Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is OK. Nothing is in use or an isolated (partitioned) 10BASE-T port....
... Partitioned off=COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Collision LED yellow Flashes each 10BASE-T port. green/off - THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to excessive network use has been...port is in use . The link between the port and the next piece of normal network operation. Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is OK. Nothing is in use or an isolated (partitioned) 10BASE-T port....
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... the operation of different media types to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with RJ-45 connectors. Connecting a transceiver automatically disables the 10BASE-2 port. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to be used , it is supplied with this OfficeConnect hub. If used to connect your hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. For correct usage, refer...
... the operation of different media types to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with RJ-45 connectors. Connecting a transceiver automatically disables the 10BASE-2 port. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to be used , it is supplied with this OfficeConnect hub. If used to connect your hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. For correct usage, refer...
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...-through TP cable, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is in use the 10BASE-2 port, you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. If you do not use . This automatically disables the 10BASE-2 port, and activates the AUI/COAX LED to show the external transceiver is...into the relevant RJ-45 port. This causes a network loop. If you are using port 4 to connect to your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. Connect one end of the cable to the transceiver and the other equipment to any of workstations that can connect a 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver to...
...-through TP cable, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is in use the 10BASE-2 port, you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. If you do not use . This automatically disables the 10BASE-2 port, and activates the AUI/COAX LED to show the external transceiver is...into the relevant RJ-45 port. This causes a network loop. If you are using port 4 to connect to your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. Connect one end of the cable to the transceiver and the other equipment to any of workstations that can connect a 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver to...
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... Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Examine your connections and remove the loop. Port Status LED yellow for your OfficeConnect hub. It is likely that there is not properly fitted; Examine your connections and remove the loop. Check your network. With 10BASE-T it ...10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is powered on the hubs. Do not use . This is correctly connected to the hub and to the external transceiver. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 4 AND 4C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to aid you may have a faulty power adapter ...
... Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Examine your connections and remove the loop. Port Status LED yellow for your OfficeConnect hub. It is likely that there is not properly fitted; Examine your connections and remove the loop. Check your network. With 10BASE-T it ...10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is powered on the hubs. Do not use . This is correctly connected to the hub and to the external transceiver. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 4 AND 4C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to aid you may have a faulty power adapter ...
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...Port Status Power 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. Collisions are part of network equipment is being used. Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status of... each time a collision is received on the network. Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each time a packet is detected on a port. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to the port or the ...
...Port Status Power 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. Collisions are part of network equipment is being used. Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status of... each time a collision is received on the network. Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each time a packet is detected on a port. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to the port or the ...
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Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of equipment that is effectively a ninth port. If used to connect your hub to another OfficeConnect hub. You can be used , it is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. 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 this OfficeConnect hub. Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 10BASE-2 port (Hub 8C only) Can be used to link to other adapter. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting...
Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of equipment that is effectively a ninth port. If used to connect your hub to another OfficeConnect hub. You can be used , it is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. 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 this OfficeConnect hub. Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 10BASE-2 port (Hub 8C only) Can be used to link to other adapter. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting...
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... When you need to connect a terminator (end piece) to it. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. If a terminator is correct operation. 19 WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den ..., simply slot the connector into place. If you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. When the connector is set to Normal (out). This causes a network loop. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire...
... When you need to connect a terminator (end piece) to it. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. If a terminator is correct operation. 19 WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den ..., simply slot the connector into place. If you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. When the connector is set to Normal (out). This causes a network loop. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire...
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...still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with your supplier for a 10BASE-T port. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to green, on receiving a valid packet on the port. If this section does not solve your problem,... contact your network. Examine your power adapter connection. Port Status LED yellow for your OfficeConnect hub. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. follow the information given for the 10BASE-2 port when the 10BASE-2 port is a loop in which case the...
...still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with your supplier for a 10BASE-T port. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to green, on receiving a valid packet on the port. If this section does not solve your problem,... contact your network. Examine your power adapter connection. Port Status LED yellow for your OfficeConnect hub. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. follow the information given for the 10BASE-2 port when the 10BASE-2 port is a loop in which case the...
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... and partitions (isolates) one path. A sudden sustained increase in the number of collisions can also indicate faulty cabling. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment (for example, printers), connected for example, IBM-compatible ...the network. NETWORKING TERMINOLOGY A Network is a network, usually in collisions can indicate a problem with 10BASE-2 cable, via single speed hubs, the entire cable forms a single segment. When you join equipment together with a device, particularly if it is the name given ...
... and partitions (isolates) one path. A sudden sustained increase in the number of collisions can also indicate faulty cabling. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment (for example, printers), connected for example, IBM-compatible ...the network. NETWORKING TERMINOLOGY A Network is a network, usually in collisions can indicate a problem with 10BASE-2 cable, via single speed hubs, the entire cable forms a single segment. When you join equipment together with a device, particularly if it is the name given ...
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... unscreened cables (category 3 or category 5) complies with the Class A requirements. *Refer to "Electromagnetic Compatibility" on page 38 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 (1.1 lb...
... unscreened cables (category 3 or category 5) complies with the Class A requirements. *Refer to "Electromagnetic Compatibility" on page 38 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 (1.1 lb...
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...contain directions that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to IEC 950. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit. s To ensure compliance with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that you must be solved with the...actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. These are only maintained if the equipment to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. They cannot be near to these sockets. 27 s The socket outlet must read the following safety information carefully before moving...
...contain directions that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to IEC 950. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit. s To ensure compliance with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that you must be solved with the...actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. These are only maintained if the equipment to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. They cannot be near to these sockets. 27 s The socket outlet must read the following safety information carefully before moving...
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... by third parties, that is feasible, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for such product. 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 3Com OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C The duration of the product from 3Com or its authorized reseller, 3Com shall, at 3Com's option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software product...
... by third parties, that is feasible, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for such product. 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 3Com OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C The duration of the product from 3Com or its authorized reseller, 3Com shall, at 3Com's option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software product...
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... a return call from 9 a.m. To qualify for this is verified by 3Com, it is available from 3Com from a 3Com representative by close of Customer's product purchase. or Defective-on -arrival (DOA) and a replacement shall be delayed due to export or import procedures. This OfficeConnect® product comes with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of...
... a return call from 9 a.m. To qualify for this is verified by 3Com, it is available from 3Com from a 3Com representative by close of Customer's product purchase. or Defective-on -arrival (DOA) and a replacement shall be delayed due to export or import procedures. This OfficeConnect® product comes with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of...