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.... Netscape Navigator is environmentally-friendly, and the inks are registered trademarks of all operations. Novell and NetWare are associated. All other countries. 3Com and OfficeConnect are vegetable-based with a low heavy-metal content. life electronic components. The varnish is a registered trademark of this documentation at private expense. No part of ...
.... Netscape Navigator is environmentally-friendly, and the inks are registered trademarks of all operations. Novell and NetWare are associated. All other countries. 3Com and OfficeConnect are vegetable-based with a low heavy-metal content. life electronic components. The varnish is a registered trademark of this documentation at private expense. No part of ...
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...Dual Speed Hub 8-Front 6 Dual Speed Hub 8-Rear 7 Dual Speed Hub 16-Front 8 Dual Speed Hub 16-Rear 9 Before You Start 10 Workstation Connections 10 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 10 Hub Connections 10 Stacking the Units Together 11 The Rubber Feet 11 The Stacking Clip 11 Positioning Your Hub 12 Securing Your Hub 12 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 13 Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub...importantes de sécurité 23 Technical Support 24 Online Technical Services 24 World Wide Web Site 24 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 24 Support from Your Network Supplier 25 Support from...
...Dual Speed Hub 8-Front 6 Dual Speed Hub 8-Rear 7 Dual Speed Hub 16-Front 8 Dual Speed Hub 16-Rear 9 Before You Start 10 Workstation Connections 10 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 10 Hub Connections 10 Stacking the Units Together 11 The Rubber Feet 11 The Stacking Clip 11 Positioning Your Hub 12 Securing Your Hub 12 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 13 Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub...importantes de sécurité 23 Technical Support 24 Online Technical Services 24 World Wide Web Site 24 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 24 Support from Your Network Supplier 25 Support from...
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... Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) workstations and other OfficeConnect products. If you to set up a network with other devices. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 5, Hub 8 and Hub 16 are easy-to-use and can...Hub'. The port senses the speed of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with 3Com® . INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of networking with the OfficeConnect stacking clip. These products form part of the connected equipment and operates at the appropriate speed. Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Hub The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hubs...
... Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) workstations and other OfficeConnect products. If you to set up a network with other devices. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 5, Hub 8 and Hub 16 are easy-to-use and can...Hub'. The port senses the speed of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with 3Com® . INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of networking with the OfficeConnect stacking clip. These products form part of the connected equipment and operates at the appropriate speed. Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Hub The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hubs...
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...or the connected device is switched off, or there is detected on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment. Occasional collisions are a normal part of network equipment is OK. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Hub 5 and Dual Speed 8-Front Collision LEDs yellow Flash each time a collision is a problem with ... indicate network congestion. 10M 100M Power Collision Port Status 1 23456 78 Green = 100M, Yellow = 10M, Flash = Activity OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 8 Power LED green Indicates that the hub is being received. Port Status LEDs green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is on .
...or the connected device is switched off, or there is detected on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment. Occasional collisions are a normal part of network equipment is OK. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Hub 5 and Dual Speed 8-Front Collision LEDs yellow Flash each time a collision is a problem with ... indicate network congestion. 10M 100M Power Collision Port Status 1 23456 78 Green = 100M, Yellow = 10M, Flash = Activity OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 8 Power LED green Indicates that the hub is being received. Port Status LEDs green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is on .
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... is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Eight 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 8. AVERTISSEMENT: Ports RJ-45. Note: For Dual Speed Hub5, substitute 'port 5' for 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to ...+ 8 1x POWER Uplink/Normal WARNING: RJ-45 ports. An diesen Buchsen dürfen nur RJ-45-Datenstecker angeschlossen werden. Dual Speed Hub 5 and Dual Speed 8-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or other adapter. Ports operate in ), otherwise set to these sockets. Uplink/Normal...
... is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Eight 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 8. AVERTISSEMENT: Ports RJ-45. Note: For Dual Speed Hub5, substitute 'port 5' for 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to ...+ 8 1x POWER Uplink/Normal WARNING: RJ-45 ports. An diesen Buchsen dürfen nur RJ-45-Datenstecker angeschlossen werden. Dual Speed Hub 5 and Dual Speed 8-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or other adapter. Ports operate in ), otherwise set to these sockets. Uplink/Normal...
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... is switched off, or there is a problem with the connection (refer to the Hub is Port Status LEDs green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment. Occasional collisions are being received. right row:100Mbps) Indicate how... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Green = 100M, Yellow = 10M, Flash = Activity Network Utilization 10M 100M 1% 10% 40% 80% 1% 10% 40% 80% OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 16 Power LED green Indicates that the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). 8 Network Utilization LEDs green / yellow / orange (left row:10Mbps...
... is switched off, or there is a problem with the connection (refer to the Hub is Port Status LEDs green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment. Occasional collisions are being received. right row:100Mbps) Indicate how... 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Green = 100M, Yellow = 10M, Flash = Activity Network Utilization 10M 100M 1% 10% 40% 80% 1% 10% 40% 80% OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 16 Power LED green Indicates that the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). 8 Network Utilization LEDs green / yellow / orange (left row:10Mbps...
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... diesen Buchsen dürfen nur RJ-45-Datenstecker angeschlossen werden. Vous ne pouvez pas les utiliser comme prise de téléphone. Dual Speed Hub 16-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or other adapter. Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T or ...operation of autosensing for 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation. Sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 16. You can connect the Hub to Normal (out). These are connecting another hub to port 16, set to any other equipment that is capable of port 16.
... diesen Buchsen dürfen nur RJ-45-Datenstecker angeschlossen werden. Vous ne pouvez pas les utiliser comme prise de téléphone. Dual Speed Hub 16-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or other adapter. Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T or ...operation of autosensing for 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation. Sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 16. You can connect the Hub to Normal (out). These are connecting another hub to port 16, set to any other equipment that is capable of port 16.
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...3Com produce a range of one suitable TP cable for you to the Hub, use RJ-45 type connectors). Your supplier should stock suitable cables. A 'straight-through ' TP cables with the hub. The maximum length of the other equipment to your workstations. 3 One suitable TP cable for use shielded cable. Hub Connections To connect other OfficeConnect...system (for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, running on your hub, you use with the OfficeConnect hub. s Four rubber feet. This denotes a crossover in a 100Mbps network. we recommend that you...
...3Com produce a range of one suitable TP cable for you to the Hub, use RJ-45 type connectors). Your supplier should stock suitable cables. A 'straight-through ' TP cables with the hub. The maximum length of the other equipment to your workstations. 3 One suitable TP cable for use shielded cable. Hub Connections To connect other OfficeConnect...system (for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, running on your hub, you use with the OfficeConnect hub. s Four rubber feet. This denotes a crossover in a 100Mbps network. we recommend that you...
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... 1 Rest the second unit on the unit. The Stacking Clip The stacking clip allows you intend to stack your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. To fit the clip: 1 Place your unit on a flat surface. 2 Fit the...your desk. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your hub if you to place the unit directly on each side of the unit. 4 Push the clip ...of the desk. Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your hub from out of the slot, the clip should come away with the upper unit attached to a maximum ...
... 1 Rest the second unit on the unit. The Stacking Clip The stacking clip allows you intend to stack your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. To fit the clip: 1 Place your unit on a flat surface. 2 Fit the...your desk. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your hub if you to place the unit directly on each side of the unit. 4 Push the clip ...of the desk. Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your hub from out of the slot, the clip should come away with the upper unit attached to a maximum ...
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...This allows you provide a minimum of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. It is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Also available from 3Com, is recommended that you are going to use is out of direct sunlight and away from power lines, fluorescent ... of the holes. Use the template at the back of this guide to push the unit up and off the wall. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. s Cabling is not restricted. s Air flow around the unit and...
...This allows you provide a minimum of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. It is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Also available from 3Com, is recommended that you are going to use is out of direct sunlight and away from power lines, fluorescent ... of the holes. Use the template at the back of this guide to push the unit up and off the wall. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. s Cabling is not restricted. s Air flow around the unit and...
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... mettre en route. Connecting workstations and other Fast Ethernet hubs). Refer to add your network immediately. If you start using port 5 (Dual Speed Hub 5) or 8 (Dual Speed Hub 8) or 16 (Dual Speed Hub 16) to connect a workstation, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is set to an existing 10Mbps network. Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub You may wish to "Twisted Pair (TP) Cables" on...
... mettre en route. Connecting workstations and other Fast Ethernet hubs). Refer to add your network immediately. If you start using port 5 (Dual Speed Hub 5) or 8 (Dual Speed Hub 8) or 16 (Dual Speed Hub 16) to connect a workstation, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is set to an existing 10Mbps network. Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub You may wish to "Twisted Pair (TP) Cables" on...
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...328ft). Each cable must not exceed 100m (328ft). 3Com recommends that the cable (B) between a workstation and a non-repeater piece of equipment (such as a switch). An example is no longer than 5m (16.4ft). This allows the maximum hub-to-workstation cable length (A or C) of an Ethernet... (10Mbps) Network 14 Figure 3 Configuration Rules and Example of a Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Network Ethernet (10Mbps) Configuration Rules You can connect a maximum of four Ethernet (10Mbps) hubs in series between workstations,...
...328ft). Each cable must not exceed 100m (328ft). 3Com recommends that the cable (B) between a workstation and a non-repeater piece of equipment (such as a switch). An example is no longer than 5m (16.4ft). This allows the maximum hub-to-workstation cable length (A or C) of an Ethernet... (10Mbps) Network 14 Figure 3 Configuration Rules and Example of a Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Network Ethernet (10Mbps) Configuration Rules You can connect a maximum of four Ethernet (10Mbps) hubs in series between workstations,...
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Use the following method: 1 Using a straight-through cable, connect the Uplink/Normal port of the ports on the other hub (as shown in ). If the port is operating at 10Mpbs, the LEDs light yellow. For each port with a connection, a Port Status LED ...5 Correct Connections for the Uplink/Normal port on the Dual Speed Hub to the Hub, power on the Hub. Making the Connection to Another Hub You can connect a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or another 10/100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub to any of the Dual Speed Hub to any port on the Dual Speed Hub. s Cabling is on . If the port is operating...
Use the following method: 1 Using a straight-through cable, connect the Uplink/Normal port of the ports on the other hub (as shown in ). If the port is operating at 10Mpbs, the LEDs light yellow. For each port with a connection, a Port Status LED ...5 Correct Connections for the Uplink/Normal port on the Dual Speed Hub to the Hub, power on the Hub. Making the Connection to Another Hub You can connect a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or another 10/100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub to any of the Dual Speed Hub to any port on the Dual Speed Hub. s Cabling is on . If the port is operating...
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... has a connection. s The equipment connected to do next. follow the information given in the "Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub" section on what to the Hub is incorrectly set. s Your PCs network drivers have a faulty power adapter which is properly connected at both ends...or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Check the following : s You are rarely serious; Link between the Hub and another OfficeConnect hub not working. PROBLEM SOLVING The OfficeConnect Hub has been designed to compare the wiring of a straight-through ' cable which needs replacing with a 100Mbps ...
... has a connection. s The equipment connected to do next. follow the information given in the "Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub" section on what to the Hub is incorrectly set. s Your PCs network drivers have a faulty power adapter which is properly connected at both ends...or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Check the following : s You are rarely serious; Link between the Hub and another OfficeConnect hub not working. PROBLEM SOLVING The OfficeConnect Hub has been designed to compare the wiring of a straight-through ' cable which needs replacing with a 100Mbps ...
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...and can be unicast (sent to a single device), multicast (sent to multiple devices), or broadcast (sent to all devices). The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for example, IBM-compatible PCs) and other network equipment attempts to transmit at 10Mbps (megabits per second (... A frame is a network, usually in bits per second). Ethernet is a type of LAN that spans no more than standard Ethernet. Your hub detects this and partitions (isolates) one path. Collisions are referred to as using high bandwidth. Packets are within a single room, others span continents...
...and can be unicast (sent to a single device), multicast (sent to multiple devices), or broadcast (sent to all devices). The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for example, IBM-compatible PCs) and other network equipment attempts to transmit at 10Mbps (megabits per second (... A frame is a network, usually in bits per second). Ethernet is a type of LAN that spans no more than standard Ethernet. Your hub detects this and partitions (isolates) one path. Collisions are referred to as using high bandwidth. Packets are within a single room, others span continents...
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... 3 VA 10.24 BThU/hr power requirement 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity Dual Speed Hub 5 600g (1.3 lb) Dual Speed Hub 8 600g (1.3 lb) 220mm (8.7in.) 35.8mm (1.4in.) 135.4mm (5.3in.) 8 VA 27.30 BThU/hr power requirement 0 to 40°...;C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity Dual Speed Hub 16 1kg (2.2 lb) 228mm (9.12in.) 54mm (2.1in.) 185mm (7.3in.) Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3 Safety: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22...
... 3 VA 10.24 BThU/hr power requirement 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity Dual Speed Hub 5 600g (1.3 lb) Dual Speed Hub 8 600g (1.3 lb) 220mm (8.7in.) 35.8mm (1.4in.) 135.4mm (5.3in.) 8 VA 27.30 BThU/hr power requirement 0 to 40°...;C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity Dual Speed Hub 16 1kg (2.2 lb) 228mm (9.12in.) 54mm (2.1in.) 185mm (7.3in.) Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3 Safety: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22...
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...weight, and no heavy-metal content. 20 it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is completely chlorine-free. End Of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for this product is fully recyclable. Environmental Statement about the Product Packaging The packaging for this product is printed on a ...and regulations. s Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of all operations. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be recycled, reused and disposed of safely. To uphold our policy, we are labelled according to recognized environmental standards.
...weight, and no heavy-metal content. 20 it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is completely chlorine-free. End Of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for this product is fully recyclable. Environmental Statement about the Product Packaging The packaging for this product is printed on a ...and regulations. s Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of all operations. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be recycled, reused and disposed of safely. To uphold our policy, we are labelled according to recognized environmental standards.
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... by disconnecting the power adaptor from the outlet. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to the unit and easily accessible. If you must be solved... with the unit that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to IEC 950. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Follow all directions...
... by disconnecting the power adaptor from the outlet. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to the unit and easily accessible. If you must be solved... with the unit that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to IEC 950. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Follow all directions...
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... provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and software, as well as support options that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through a variety of publication. World Wide Web Site To access the latest...
... provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and software, as well as support options that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through a variety of publication. World Wide Web Site To access the latest...