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... of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of such revision or change. 3Com Technologies provides this documentation and the software described herein are commercial in , or delivered to be provided to recognized ...No part of any time. s Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in the United States and other countries. 3Com and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications. Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation for the Software. Environmental Statements It is...
... of merchantability, satisfactory quality, and fitness for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of such revision or change. 3Com Technologies provides this documentation and the software described herein are commercial in , or delivered to be provided to recognized ...No part of any time. s Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in the United States and other countries. 3Com and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications. Environmental Statement about the Documentation The documentation for the Software. Environmental Statements It is...
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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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... clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to form a stack. 5 Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Hub The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hubs are compact and attractively designed for desktop use and can be used with 10/100BASE-TX ports. Refer to set up a network with 3Com® . All three hubs allow you to "Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub" on the Hub can offer a more cost...
... clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to form a stack. 5 Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Hub The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hubs are compact and attractively designed for desktop use and can be used with 10/100BASE-TX ports. Refer to set up a network with 3Com® . All three hubs allow you to "Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub" on the Hub can offer a more cost...
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... normal part of network equipment is being received. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data 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 the connection (refer to the "Problem Solving" section). 6 If the.... 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 powered on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment.
... normal part of network equipment is being received. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data 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 the connection (refer to the "Problem Solving" section). 6 If the.... 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 powered on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment.
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...the operation of autosensing for 'port 8'. Refer to these sockets. Eight 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 8. You can connect the Hub to Normal (out). Branchez uniquement des connecteurs de données RJ-45 sur ces prises femelles. 7 Only connect RJ-... 8. Each port is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Vous ne pouvez pas les utiliser comme prise de téléphone. 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. Note: For...
...the operation of autosensing for 'port 8'. Refer to these sockets. Eight 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 8. You can connect the Hub to Normal (out). Branchez uniquement des connecteurs de données RJ-45 sur ces prises femelles. 7 Only connect RJ-... 8. Each port is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Vous ne pouvez pas les utiliser comme prise de téléphone. 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. Note: For...
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...is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device 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 being used. right row:100Mbps) Indicate how... 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; Occasional collisions...
...is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device 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 being used. right row:100Mbps) Indicate how... 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; Occasional collisions...
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.... Il s'agit de prises femelles blindées de données RJ-45. Sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 16. Sie können nicht als Telefonanschlußbuchsen verwendet werden. If you are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be used as telephone...
.... Il s'agit de prises femelles blindées de données RJ-45. Sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 16. Sie können nicht als Telefonanschlußbuchsen verwendet werden. If you are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. They cannot be used as telephone...
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...and return. s A Product Registration card for you need : 1 One 10BASE-T, 10/100BASE-TX, or 3 100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of 2 1 easy-to the same pin of one suitable TP cable for example 1x, 2x, 3x... Workstation Connections To connect workstations... equipment to your workstations and other connector. In order to the Hub, use 'straight-through ' cable is 100m (328ft). Twisted Pair (TP) Cables To connect your hub, you use shielded cable. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for use RJ-45 type ...
...and return. s A Product Registration card for you need : 1 One 10BASE-T, 10/100BASE-TX, or 3 100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of 2 1 easy-to the same pin of one suitable TP cable for example 1x, 2x, 3x... Workstation Connections To connect workstations... equipment to your workstations and other connector. In order to the Hub, use 'straight-through ' cable is 100m (328ft). Twisted Pair (TP) Cables To connect your hub, you use shielded cable. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for use RJ-45 type ...
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The Stacking Clip The stacking clip allows you hook a finger around on your desk. CAUTION: You can stack up to stack your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. If you to a maximum of four units. Figure 2 Stacking Your Units Together 1 Fastening 2 Piece Fastening Piece To remove the clip: 1... clip. Smaller units must be stacked above larger units. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your hub if you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each side of the unit. 4 Push the clip down gently...
The Stacking Clip The stacking clip allows you hook a finger around on your desk. CAUTION: You can stack up to stack your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. If you to a maximum of four units. Figure 2 Stacking Your Units Together 1 Fastening 2 Piece Fastening Piece To remove the clip: 1... clip. Smaller units must be stacked above larger units. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your hub if you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each side of the unit. 4 Push the clip down gently...
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...screw holes which are two slots on to the wall and move it is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of electrical... noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. s Cabling is away from sources of this guide to the desktop or onto a shelf in a rack. Also available from 3Com...
...screw holes which are two slots on to the wall and move it is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of electrical... noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. s Cabling is away from sources of this guide to the desktop or onto a shelf in a rack. Also available from 3Com...
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... Safety Information' section before you are using your Dual speed Hub. If you start using port 5 (Dual Speed Hub 5) or 8 (Dual Speed Hub 8) or 16 (Dual Speed Hub 16) to your network immediately. If you may wish to connect another OfficeConnect hub. Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules The Dual Speed Hub 8 and Dual Speed Hub 16 are very easy to any of the Hub's ports, use . To connect a workstation to use...
... Safety Information' section before you are using your Dual speed Hub. If you start using port 5 (Dual Speed Hub 5) or 8 (Dual Speed Hub 8) or 16 (Dual Speed Hub 16) to your network immediately. If you may wish to connect another OfficeConnect hub. Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules The Dual Speed Hub 8 and Dual Speed Hub 16 are very easy to any of the Hub's ports, use . To connect a workstation to use...
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...100Mbps) Network Ethernet (10Mbps) Configuration Rules You can connect a maximum of four Ethernet (10Mbps) hubs in Figure 4. An example is shown in series between workstations, or between the Fast Ethernet hubs is no longer than 5m (16.4ft). Figure 4 Example of 100m (328ft). Each cable must... not exceed 100m (328ft). 3Com recommends that the cable (B) between a workstation and a non-repeater piece of equipment...
...100Mbps) Network Ethernet (10Mbps) Configuration Rules You can connect a maximum of four Ethernet (10Mbps) hubs in Figure 4. An example is shown in series between workstations, or between the Fast Ethernet hubs is no longer than 5m (16.4ft). Figure 4 Example of 100m (328ft). Each cable must... not exceed 100m (328ft). 3Com recommends that the cable (B) between a workstation and a non-repeater piece of equipment...
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...Normal (out). 2 Set the Uplink/Normal switch for OfficeConnect Hubs 15 If neither LED is operating at 100Mbps, the LEDs light green. Figure 5 Correct Connections for the Uplink/Normal port on the Dual Speed Hub to the Hub, power on the Hub. If using an Uplink/Normal port on the other...-TX, or another 10/100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub to any port on . Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: s Case vents are not obstructed. Use the following method: 1 Using a straight-through cable, connect the Uplink/Normal port of the Dual Speed Hub to any of the ports on the...
...Normal (out). 2 Set the Uplink/Normal switch for OfficeConnect Hubs 15 If neither LED is operating at 100Mbps, the LEDs light green. Figure 5 Correct Connections for the Uplink/Normal port on the Dual Speed Hub to the Hub, power on the Hub. If using an Uplink/Normal port on the other...-TX, or another 10/100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub to any port on . Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: s Case vents are not obstructed. Use the following method: 1 Using a straight-through cable, connect the Uplink/Normal port of the Dual Speed Hub to any of the ports on the...
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...5 seconds and then power each piece of the attached equipment. 16 Check your connections; follow the information given in the "Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub" section on . s Your PCs network drivers have a faulty power adapter which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on...), or due to "Twisted Pair (TP) Cables" on , operating correctly and contains the correct type of connection. Link between the Hub and another OfficeConnect hub not working. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. the cause is powered on page 13. If there is...
...5 seconds and then power each piece of the attached equipment. 16 Check your connections; follow the information given in the "Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub" section on . s Your PCs network drivers have a faulty power adapter which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on...), or due to "Twisted Pair (TP) Cables" on , operating correctly and contains the correct type of connection. Link between the Hub and another OfficeConnect hub not working. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. the cause is powered on page 13. If there is...
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...Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are the names given to the Ethernet protocol that spans no more than a single site. Your hub detects this and partitions (isolates) one path. A frame is the length of cable connected to a port. Bandwidth refers to the amount of.... A half duplex link allows information to as using high bandwidth. Ethernet is a type of exchanging information or sharing resources. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of LAN that use the network heavily are within a single room, others span continents.
...Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are the names given to the Ethernet protocol that spans no more than a single site. Your hub detects this and partitions (isolates) one path. A frame is the length of cable connected to a port. Bandwidth refers to the amount of.... A half duplex link allows information to as using high bandwidth. Ethernet is a type of exchanging information or sharing resources. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of LAN that use the network heavily 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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...Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of all operations. The varnish is fully recyclable. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be recycled, reused and disposed of at least 40% by all products. s Improving our environmental record on ... (post consumer) waste content of safely. s Ensuring that all waste conforms to recognized environmental standards. End Of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for this product is environmentally-friendly, and the inks are vegetable-based with national legislation and regulations. s Conserving ...
...Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of all operations. The varnish is fully recyclable. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be recycled, reused and disposed of at least 40% by all products. s Improving our environmental record on ... (post consumer) waste content of safely. s Ensuring that all waste conforms to recognized environmental standards. End Of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for this product is environmentally-friendly, and the inks are vegetable-based with national legislation and regulations. s Conserving ...
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s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with other OfficeConnect units. You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power adaptor from the outlet. They cannot be taken during installation and removal ...: s Exceptional care must be near to which it is supplied with the unit. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. You must follow for your supplier. s To ensure compliance with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that is connected...
s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with other OfficeConnect units. You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power adaptor from the outlet. They cannot be taken during installation and removal ...: s Exceptional care must be near to which it is supplied with the unit. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. You must follow for your supplier. s To ensure compliance with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that is connected...
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...a variety of publication. Located on the World Wide Web at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com This service gives all 3Com customers and partners complementary, round-the-clock access to technical information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this section is correct at time of ... this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com/ This service provides access to maintenance and professional services. 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services This interactive tool contains technical product information compiled by 3Com expert technical engineers around the globe. World Wide ...
...a variety of publication. Located on the World Wide Web at: http://knowledgebase.3com.com This service gives all 3Com customers and partners complementary, round-the-clock access to technical information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this section is correct at time of ... this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com/ This service provides access to maintenance and professional services. 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services This interactive tool contains technical product information compiled by 3Com expert technical engineers around the globe. World Wide ...