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... this documentation may make changes in this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to make any hazardous or ozone- of all operations. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you . Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any derivative work (such as a separate document, in the hard copy documentation, or on removable media...
... this documentation may make changes in this documentation and the software described herein are provided to you subject to make any hazardous or ozone- of all operations. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you . Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any derivative work (such as a separate document, in the hard copy documentation, or on removable media...
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Introduction 5 Creating your Network 6 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 13 Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules 13 Ethernet (10Mbps) Configuration Rules 14...
Introduction 5 Creating your Network 6 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 13 Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules 13 Ethernet (10Mbps) Configuration Rules 14...
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... devices. These products form part of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with 10/100BASE-TX ports. Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Hub The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hubs are easy-to-use the stacking clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to form a stack. 5 All three hubs allow you to set up a network with 3Com® . If you wish to extend an existing Ethernet network into Fast Ethernet, adding a Dual Speed Hub 5, Hub 8 and Hub 16, can be one...
... devices. These products form part of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with 10/100BASE-TX ports. Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Hub The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hubs are easy-to-use the stacking clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to form a stack. 5 All three hubs allow you to set up a network with 3Com® . If you wish to extend an existing Ethernet network into Fast Ethernet, adding a Dual Speed Hub 5, Hub 8 and Hub 16, can be one...
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... part of network equipment is being received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off, or there is powered on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment. however, sustained collisions may 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 a problem with the connection (refer to the "Problem Solving" section). 6 CREATING...
... part of network equipment is being received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off, or there is powered on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment. however, sustained collisions may 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 a problem with the connection (refer to the "Problem Solving" section). 6 CREATING...
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...ées de données RJ-45. Each port is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. They cannot be used as telephone sockets. Dual Speed Hub 5 and Dual Speed 8-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or other adapter. If you are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Refer to these sockets. You can connect the Hub to Uplink (in half-duplex mode. 10-30 VDC 1.0 A MAX - + 8 1x POWER Uplink/Normal WARNING...
...ées de données RJ-45. Each port is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. They cannot be used as telephone sockets. Dual Speed Hub 5 and Dual Speed 8-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or other adapter. If you are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Refer to these sockets. You can connect the Hub to Uplink (in half-duplex mode. 10-30 VDC 1.0 A MAX - + 8 1x POWER Uplink/Normal WARNING...
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...% 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; Dual Speed Hub 16-Front Collision LEDs yellow Flash each time a collision is detected on , the link between the port and the next piece of network operation; If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off, or there is a problem with the connection (refer to the Hub...
...% 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; Dual Speed Hub 16-Front Collision LEDs yellow Flash each time a collision is detected on , the link between the port and the next piece of network operation; If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off, or there is a problem with the connection (refer to the Hub...
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... data sockets. Each port is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of autosensing for 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation. Sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 16. Il s'agit de prises femelles blindées de données RJ-45. Dual Speed Hub 16-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or other adapter. Do not use the power adapter...
... data sockets. Each port is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of autosensing for 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation. Sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 16. Il s'agit de prises femelles blindées de données RJ-45. Dual Speed Hub 16-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or other adapter. Do not use the power adapter...
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... example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, running on cable lengths in the port's internal wiring, for example 1x, 2x, 3x... s A stacking clip. Your supplier should stock suitable cables. Refer to the same pin of one suitable TP cable for each workstation. The extra parts mentioned in the next section are not supplied with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use RJ-45 type...
... example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, running on cable lengths in the port's internal wiring, for example 1x, 2x, 3x... s A stacking clip. Your supplier should stock suitable cables. Refer to the same pin of one suitable TP cable for each workstation. The extra parts mentioned in the next section are not supplied with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use RJ-45 type...
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... move it downwards to secure. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. s Air flow around the unit and through the vents in a rack. When making connections, be used for wall mounting. Also available from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of the power outlet. This allows you to firmly secure a stack of OfficeConnect devices to the desktop or...
... move it downwards to secure. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. s Air flow around the unit and through the vents in a rack. When making connections, be used for wall mounting. Also available from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of the power outlet. This allows you to firmly secure a stack of OfficeConnect devices to the desktop or...
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... I Fast Ethernet hubs cannot be aware of the configuration rules. Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules The Dual Speed Hub 8 and Dual Speed Hub 16 are very easy to use a 'straight-through' TP cable. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. Refer to add your Dual speed Hub. To connect a cable, simply slot the connector into the appropriate RJ-45 port. If you may wish to connect another OfficeConnect hub...
... I Fast Ethernet hubs cannot be aware of the configuration rules. Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules The Dual Speed Hub 8 and Dual Speed Hub 16 are very easy to use a 'straight-through' TP cable. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. Refer to add your Dual speed Hub. To connect a cable, simply slot the connector into the appropriate RJ-45 port. If you may wish to connect another OfficeConnect hub...
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... (328ft). 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 Figure 4. This allows the maximum hub-to-workstation cable length (A or C) of an Ethernet (10Mbps) Network 14 An example is no longer than 5m (16.4ft). Figure 4 Example of 100m (328ft). 3Com recommends that the cable (B) between the Fast Ethernet hubs is shown in series between workstations...
... (328ft). 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 Figure 4. This allows the maximum hub-to-workstation cable length (A or C) of an Ethernet (10Mbps) Network 14 An example is no longer than 5m (16.4ft). Figure 4 Example of 100m (328ft). 3Com recommends that the cable (B) between the Fast Ethernet hubs is shown in series between workstations...
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... LEDs light green. Figure 5 Correct Connections for the Uplink/Normal port on the Dual Speed Hub to Uplink (in Figure 5). For each port with a connection, a Port Status LED should be on the Dual Speed Hub. If the port is operating at 10Mpbs, the LEDs light yellow. 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 Normal (out). 2 Set the Uplink/Normal switch for OfficeConnect Hubs 15 s Cabling...
... LEDs light green. Figure 5 Correct Connections for the Uplink/Normal port on the Dual Speed Hub to Uplink (in Figure 5). For each port with a connection, a Port Status LED should be on the Dual Speed Hub. If the port is operating at 10Mpbs, the LEDs light yellow. 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 Normal (out). 2 Set the Uplink/Normal switch for OfficeConnect Hubs 15 s Cabling...
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... a port that an Uplink/Normal switch is powered on . It is not damaged. s Your PCs network drivers have a faulty power adapter which is properly connected at both ends, and is likely that has a connection. Do not use a Category 5 cable), or due to carry Fast Ethernet signals (we recommend you may be because the cable is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Link between the Hub and another OfficeConnect hub...
... a port that an Uplink/Normal switch is powered on . It is not damaged. s Your PCs network drivers have a faulty power adapter which is properly connected at both ends, and is likely that has a connection. Do not use a Category 5 cable), or due to carry Fast Ethernet signals (we recommend you may be because the cable is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Link between the Hub and another OfficeConnect hub...
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... OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment send to each other over Twisted Pair (TP) cable. 10BASE-T runs at 10Mbps whilst 100BASE-TX operates at 100Mbps. A Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are within a single room, others span continents. A half duplex link allows information to flow in either direction, but not in size...
... OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment send to each other over Twisted Pair (TP) cable. 10BASE-T runs at 10Mbps whilst 100BASE-TX operates at 100Mbps. A Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are within a single room, others span continents. A half duplex link allows information to flow in either direction, but not in size...
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...) 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 22.2 #950 IEC 950 EMC: EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1 FCC Part 15 Class B* ICES-003 Class B VCCI Class B CNS 13438 Class A Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68) *Refer...
...) 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 22.2 #950 IEC 950 EMC: EN 55022 Class B EN 50082-1 FCC Part 15 Class B* ICES-003 Class B VCCI Class B CNS 13438 Class A Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68) *Refer...
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.... 21 WARNING: RJ-45 ports. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain directions that cannot be solved with problem solving actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. s To ensure compliance with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that is connected also operates under SELV...
.... 21 WARNING: RJ-45 ports. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain directions that cannot be solved with problem solving actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. s To ensure compliance with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that is connected also operates under SELV...
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... publication. World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this section is correct at : http://knowledgebase.3com.com This service gives all 3Com customers and partners complementary, round-the-clock access to technical information on the World Wide Web at time of services. s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the...
... publication. World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this section is correct at : http://knowledgebase.3com.com This service gives all 3Com customers and partners complementary, round-the-clock access to technical information on the World Wide Web at time of services. s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through the...
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s A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels. s A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels. Support from your network supplier, see the following section on how to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. s Diagnostic error messages. If you are unable to contact your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. s Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable. 25 Support from...
s A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels. s A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels. Support from your network supplier, see the following section on how to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. s Diagnostic error messages. If you are unable to contact your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. s Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable. 25 Support from...
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... warranty for any defective software product, or to replace any time, without advance hardware exchange. Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of equipment problems. Please refer to function or exhibits a defect in the User Guide for the defective product. Dead- To qualify for telephone technical support will be corrected. This OfficeConnect® product comes with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of the...
... warranty for any defective software product, or to replace any time, without advance hardware exchange. Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of equipment problems. Please refer to function or exhibits a defect in the User Guide for the defective product. Dead- To qualify for telephone technical support will be corrected. This OfficeConnect® product comes with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of the...
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...determined by turning the equipment off and on different branch circuits. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. VCCI STATEMENT BCIQ STATEMENT Wall mounting screw hole guide 142mm (5.6in... with the instructions, may find the following measures: s Reorient the receiving antenna. INFORMATION TO THE USER The user may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used only with cables which comply with...
...determined by turning the equipment off and on different branch circuits. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. VCCI STATEMENT BCIQ STATEMENT Wall mounting screw hole guide 142mm (5.6in... with the instructions, may find the following measures: s Reorient the receiving antenna. INFORMATION TO THE USER The user may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used only with cables which comply with...