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...or as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is a registered trademark in other countries. 3Com and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of this documentation may be registered in the United States and other company and product names may make any ...fitness for the Software. UNIX is provided with only such rights as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation at private expense. Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of Novell, Inc....
...or as a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is a registered trademark in other countries. 3Com and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of this documentation may be registered in the United States and other company and product names may make any ...fitness for the Software. UNIX is provided with only such rights as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation at private expense. Maximizing the recyclable and reusable content of Novell, Inc....
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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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... into Fast Ethernet, adding a Dual Speed Hub 5, Hub 8 and Hub 16, can be used with other devices. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with the OfficeConnect stacking clip. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'Hub'. Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Hub The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hubs are ideal for creating small...
... into Fast Ethernet, adding a Dual Speed Hub 5, Hub 8 and Hub 16, can be used with other devices. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with the OfficeConnect stacking clip. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'Hub'. Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Hub The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hubs are ideal for creating small...
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... 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 link between the port and the next piece of network operation; If the LED is flashing, the link...or there is being received. Port Status LEDs green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is detected on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Hub 5 and Dual Speed 8-Front Collision LEDs yellow Flash each time a collision is on .
... 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 link between the port and the next piece of network operation; If the LED is flashing, the link...or there is being received. Port Status LEDs green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the LED is detected on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Hub 5 and Dual Speed 8-Front Collision LEDs yellow Flash each time a collision is on .
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...AVERTISSEMENT: Ports RJ-45. They cannot be used as telephone sockets. Eight 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 8. Each port is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. WARNHINWEIS: RJ-45-Anschlüsse Dies sind abgeschirmte RJ-45Datenbuchsen. Vous ne ...autosensing for 'port 8'. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to "Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub" on page 13. Branchez uniquement des connecteurs de données RJ-45 sur ces prises femelles. 7 Note: For Dual Speed Hub5, substitute 'port 5' for 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation. Do not use the...
...AVERTISSEMENT: Ports RJ-45. They cannot be used as telephone sockets. Eight 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Dual Speed Hub 8. Each port is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. WARNHINWEIS: RJ-45-Anschlüsse Dies sind abgeschirmte RJ-45Datenbuchsen. Vous ne ...autosensing for 'port 8'. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to "Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub" on page 13. Branchez uniquement des connecteurs de données RJ-45 sur ces prises femelles. 7 Note: For Dual Speed Hub5, substitute 'port 5' for 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation. Do not use the...
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...detected on , the link between the port and the next piece of network operation; Dual Speed Hub 16-Front Collision LEDs yellow Flash each time a collision is a problem with the connection (refer to the Hub is Port Status LEDs green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the... Power Collision Port Status 12 34 5 6 7 8 9 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...
...detected on , the link between the port and the next piece of network operation; Dual Speed Hub 16-Front Collision LEDs yellow Flash each time a collision is a problem with the connection (refer to the Hub is Port Status LEDs green (100Mbps link) / yellow (10Mbps link) If the... Power Collision Port Status 12 34 5 6 7 8 9 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...
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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. They cannot be used as telephone sockets. If you are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Branchez uniquement des connecteurs de données RJ-45... sur ces prises femelles. 9 Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX port. Dual Speed Hub 16-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or other adapter.
.... 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. They cannot be used as telephone sockets. If you are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Branchez uniquement des connecteurs de données RJ-45... sur ces prises femelles. 9 Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX port. Dual Speed Hub 16-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or other adapter.
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... workstations. 3 One suitable TP cable for each pin of the other equipment to your hub, 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-install network adapter cards, which provide your workstations...). Cables can be data grade (Category 5). Before You Start Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for use with the graphical symbol 'x'. In order to your workstations and other OfficeConnect units to comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for workstation connections...
... workstations. 3 One suitable TP cable for each pin of the other equipment to your hub, 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-install network adapter cards, which provide your workstations...). Cables can be data grade (Category 5). Before You Start Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for use with the graphical symbol 'x'. In order to your workstations and other OfficeConnect units to comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for workstation connections...
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... loose. 11 If you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each corner of the underside of your hub if you to stack your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each side of the unit. 4 Push the clip... the clip: 1 Remove the top unit together with the clip. 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 front of the unit below. 2 Press down gently to secure it, ensuring the...
... loose. 11 If you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each corner of the underside of your hub if you to stack your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each side of the unit. 4 Push the clip... the clip: 1 Remove the top unit together with the clip. 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 front of the unit below. 2 Press down gently to secure it, ensuring the...
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... the wall. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3mm (0.12in.) clear of the unit. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). It is recommended that you provide a minimum of the case is not restricted. We recommend you mount... onto a shelf in the side of 25.4 mm (1in.) clearance. Remove any connections to mark the position of heat. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of the holes. This allows you are 142mm (5.6in.) apart....
... the wall. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3mm (0.12in.) clear of the unit. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). It is recommended that you provide a minimum of the case is not restricted. We recommend you mount... onto a shelf in the side of 25.4 mm (1in.) clearance. Remove any connections to mark the position of heat. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of the holes. This allows you are 142mm (5.6in.) apart....
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... an existing 10Mbps network. Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules The Dual Speed Hub 8 and Dual Speed Hub 16 are Class II hubs. Refer to any of the configuration rules. To connect a cable, simply slot the connector into the appropriate RJ-45 port. When extending your Hub to connect another OfficeConnect hub. Alternatively, you should be set to Normal (out). WARNHINWEIS: Bitte...
... an existing 10Mbps network. Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules The Dual Speed Hub 8 and Dual Speed Hub 16 are Class II hubs. Refer to any of the configuration rules. To connect a cable, simply slot the connector into the appropriate RJ-45 port. When extending your Hub to connect another OfficeConnect hub. Alternatively, you should be set to Normal (out). WARNHINWEIS: Bitte...
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... (328ft). This allows the maximum hub-to-workstation cable length (A or C) of an Ethernet (10Mbps) Network 14 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). Figure 3 Configuration Rules and...
... (328ft). This allows the maximum hub-to-workstation cable length (A or C) of an Ethernet (10Mbps) Network 14 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). Figure 3 Configuration Rules and...
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... Status LED should be on the Dual Speed Hub. If the port is secure and not pulled taut. 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 ports on the Hub. s Cabling is operating at 100Mbps...a straight-through cable, connect the Uplink/Normal port of the Dual Speed Hub to any port on . If the port is on the Dual Speed Hub to Normal (out). 2 Set the Uplink/Normal switch for OfficeConnect Hubs 15 Checking Hub Connections When you have connected all the appropriate workstations and other equipment...
... Status LED should be on the Dual Speed Hub. If the port is secure and not pulled taut. 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 ports on the Hub. s Cabling is operating at 100Mbps...a straight-through cable, connect the Uplink/Normal port of the Dual Speed Hub to any port on . If the port is on the Dual Speed Hub to Normal (out). 2 Set the Uplink/Normal switch for OfficeConnect Hubs 15 Checking Hub Connections When you have connected all the appropriate workstations and other equipment...
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...Link between the Hub and another OfficeConnect hub not working. It is likely that has a connection. Refer to do next. s The equipment connected to a problem with an identical OfficeConnect power adapter....initialised correctly. 10Mbps Port Status LED lit for a port with the Hub. follow the information given in the "Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub" section on . Check your power adapter connection. If this section does... cable), or due to the Hub is not damaged. PROBLEM SOLVING The OfficeConnect Hub has been designed to compare the wiring of the attached equipment...
...Link between the Hub and another OfficeConnect hub not working. It is likely that has a connection. Refer to do next. s The equipment connected to a problem with an identical OfficeConnect power adapter....initialised correctly. 10Mbps Port Status LED lit for a port with the Hub. follow the information given in the "Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub" section on . Check your power adapter connection. If this section does... cable), or due to the Hub is not damaged. PROBLEM SOLVING The OfficeConnect Hub has been designed to compare the wiring of the attached equipment...
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...the network. Ethernet is a type of LAN that spans no more than Ethernet, so it can cope with the device. 18 The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment send to each other equipment (for example, printers), connected for example,... usually in bits per second). A Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are the units of information your TP network. Your hub detects this and partitions (isolates) one path. Bandwidth refers to the amount of network traffic the network can be unicast (sent to a single...
...the network. Ethernet is a type of LAN that spans no more than Ethernet, so it can cope with the device. 18 The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment send to each other equipment (for example, printers), connected for example,... usually in bits per second). A Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are the units of information your TP network. Your hub detects this and partitions (isolates) one path. Bandwidth refers to the amount of network traffic the network can be unicast (sent to a single...
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... (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...
... (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...
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... products can be environmentally-friendly in all products. s Ensuring that comes from sustainable, managed forests; Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. Environmental Statement about the Product Packaging The packaging for this ...of safely. The varnish is environmentally-friendly, and the inks are committed to recognized environmental standards. End Of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for this product is fully recyclable. s Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in all end-of-life ...
... products can be environmentally-friendly in all products. s Ensuring that comes from sustainable, managed forests; Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. Environmental Statement about the Product Packaging The packaging for this ...of safely. The varnish is environmentally-friendly, and the inks are committed to recognized environmental standards. End Of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for this product is fully recyclable. s Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in all end-of-life ...
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...The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to IEC 950. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to the unit and easily accessible. s This unit operates under ...power adaptor from the outlet. If you have a physical problem with other OfficeConnect units. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your supplier. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit that cannot be taken during installation and removal of the...
...The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to IEC 950. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to the unit and easily accessible. s This unit operates under ...power adaptor from the outlet. If you have a physical problem with other OfficeConnect units. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your supplier. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit that cannot be taken during installation and removal of the...
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... World Wide Web at time of services. This section describes these services. Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through a variety of publication. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to maintenance and professional services. 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services This interactive tool contains technical product information compiled by...
... World Wide Web at time of services. This section describes these services. Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through a variety of publication. TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to maintenance and professional services. 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services This interactive tool contains technical product information compiled by...