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... any time. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. The 3Com logo is provided with which also includes the power adapter. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5, Switch 8 User Guide), part number (DUA1679-0AAA01) and if appropriate, the page number. 3Com Corporation...
... any time. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995) or as a "commercial item" as defined in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. The 3Com logo is provided with which also includes the power adapter. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5, Switch 8 User Guide), part number (DUA1679-0AAA01) and if appropriate, the page number. 3Com Corporation...
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... 4 Creating your Network 4 Dual Speed Switch 4-Front 5 Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front 6 All Units-Rear 7 How the Switch Can Be Used 8 Switching 8 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 9 Before You Start 9 Unit Connections 9 Workstation Connections 10 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 10 Stacking the Units Together 11 The Rubber Feet 11 The Stacking Clip 11 Positioning Your Switch 12 Securing Your Switch 12 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch 13 Connecting OfficeConnect...
... 4 Creating your Network 4 Dual Speed Switch 4-Front 5 Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front 6 All Units-Rear 7 How the Switch Can Be Used 8 Switching 8 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 9 Before You Start 9 Unit Connections 9 Workstation Connections 10 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 10 Stacking the Units Together 11 The Rubber Feet 11 The Stacking Clip 11 Positioning Your Switch 12 Securing Your Switch 12 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch 13 Connecting OfficeConnect...
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... use the term 'Switch' when referring to the Dual Speed Switch 5 or Switch 8. It is part of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch (Circle Shows Units Clipped Together) 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub The 3C16790 has five 10/100BASE-TX ports while the 3C16791 has eight 10/100BASE-TX ports. Figure 1 Small Network with the OfficeConnect Stacking Clip. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this, bringing networks...
... use the term 'Switch' when referring to the Dual Speed Switch 5 or Switch 8. It is part of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch (Circle Shows Units Clipped Together) 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub The 3C16790 has five 10/100BASE-TX ports while the 3C16791 has eight 10/100BASE-TX ports. Figure 1 Small Network with the OfficeConnect Stacking Clip. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this, bringing networks...
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... the connected device is passing through that port. Port Status and Activity LEDs If the Port Status LED is off there is nothing connected to the port, or the connected device is turned off or there may be a problem with the connectivity (refer to the Switch is lit (green), the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5-Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off, the unit is in full duplex mode.
... the connected device is passing through that port. Port Status and Activity LEDs If the Port Status LED is off there is nothing connected to the port, or the connected device is turned off or there may be a problem with the connectivity (refer to the Switch is lit (green), the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5-Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off, the unit is in full duplex mode.
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... the link to the "Problem Solving" section). If the LED is yellow the speed of time while performing a self test. Refer to indicate traffic is present. Duplex LED's If the Duplex LED is lit (yellow), the port is continuously lit there may be a problem. The LED will flash to the "Problem Solving" section. If it is in half duplex mode. 6 If the LED is off, the port is operating correctly. Dual Speed Switch...
... the link to the "Problem Solving" section). If the LED is yellow the speed of time while performing a self test. Refer to indicate traffic is present. Duplex LED's If the Duplex LED is lit (yellow), the port is continuously lit there may be a problem. The LED will flash to the "Problem Solving" section. If it is in half duplex mode. 6 If the LED is off, the port is operating correctly. Dual Speed Switch...
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... traditionellem téléphone conventionnelles privatem oder öffentlichem Telefonnetzwerk standard, ni pour la connection de gebraucht werden. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with RJ-45 connectors. Porte sind geschützte Datensteckdosen. The switch will automatically detect which wiring practice has been followed and will compensate accordingly. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any port.
... traditionellem téléphone conventionnelles privatem oder öffentlichem Telefonnetzwerk standard, ni pour la connection de gebraucht werden. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with RJ-45 connectors. Porte sind geschützte Datensteckdosen. The switch will automatically detect which wiring practice has been followed and will compensate accordingly. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any port.
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... can be directed through its ports. The Switch solves this problem because it has been priority encoded. How the Switch Can Be Used Switching When a network of repeater hubs is in operation, any information that is sent by transmitting the traffic from the relevant port only (instead of all ports like a repeater hub). When a packet is received, the Switch will then read the priority...
... can be directed through its ports. The Switch solves this problem because it has been priority encoded. How the Switch Can Be Used Switching When a network of repeater hubs is in operation, any information that is sent by transmitting the traffic from the relevant port only (instead of all ports like a repeater hub). When a packet is received, the Switch will then read the priority...
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... use with the Switch. s Four rubber feet. s A stacking clip. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for each be connected to communicate. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to them together using the Switch allowing all your Switch, you can each unit. 9 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks The 10/100 ports can join them . If you have both types...
... use with the Switch. s Four rubber feet. s A stacking clip. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for each be connected to communicate. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to them together using the Switch allowing all your Switch, you can each unit. 9 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks The 10/100 ports can join them . If you have both types...
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... your Switch, you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. we recommend that you can be data grade (Category 5). Cables used for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of easy to install network adapters, which provide your workstation with a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection. 3 2 1 2 An operating system (for example, NetWare or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, running...
... your Switch, you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. we recommend that you can be data grade (Category 5). Cables used for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of easy to install network adapters, which provide your workstation with a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection. 3 2 1 2 An operating system (for example, NetWare or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, running...
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....) clearance. Remove any connections to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not wall mount stacked units. Also available from 3Com, is out of direct sunlight and away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of heat. Make two screw holes which are two slots on the underside of the OfficeConnect Switch that it...
....) clearance. Remove any connections to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not wall mount stacked units. Also available from 3Com, is out of direct sunlight and away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of heat. Make two screw holes which are two slots on the underside of the OfficeConnect Switch that it...
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.... If the equipment connected to the Switch does not support auto-negotiation or if it has been disabled, it . To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. This may take a few seconds and the outcome will compensate if required. Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch You can increase the number of workstations that can connect to your network immediately. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte...
.... If the equipment connected to the Switch does not support auto-negotiation or if it has been disabled, it . To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. This may take a few seconds and the outcome will compensate if required. Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch You can increase the number of workstations that can connect to your network immediately. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte...
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... (Media Dependant Interface) 14 Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on both the units and the Switch should be used in any Switch port to make the connection to find out if there are problems with your network. s Case vents are not, check your connections. The Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub feature, it means either a 'straight through' or 'crossover' UTP cable can be on...
... (Media Dependant Interface) 14 Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on both the units and the Switch should be used in any Switch port to make the connection to find out if there are problems with your network. s Case vents are not, check your connections. The Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub feature, it means either a 'straight through' or 'crossover' UTP cable can be on...
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... damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Please refer to illuminate. Alert LED continuously lit. the cause is a problem with another OfficeConnect power adapter. Do not use any other equipment may not illuminate. The port status LED should turn Green or Yellow for the port status LED's to pages 5 and 6 'Creating your Switch. Examine your network. Remove the port connections one on that it is correctly inserted at a time, waiting a few seconds between each port. The Duplex LED may...
... damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Please refer to illuminate. Alert LED continuously lit. the cause is a problem with another OfficeConnect power adapter. Do not use any other equipment may not illuminate. The port status LED should turn Green or Yellow for the port status LED's to pages 5 and 6 'Creating your Switch. Examine your network. Remove the port connections one on that it is correctly inserted at a time, waiting a few seconds between each port. The Duplex LED may...
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... a type of LAN that spans no more than Ethernet, so it can cope with larger amounts of information your workstations and other equipment send to connect your TP network. Fast Ethernet is a network, usually in size, some are the units of traffic, which results in faster operation. The OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches Use RJ-45 type connectors to each other over Twisted Pair (TP) cable. 10BASE...
... a type of LAN that spans no more than Ethernet, so it can cope with larger amounts of information your workstations and other equipment send to connect your TP network. Fast Ethernet is a network, usually in size, some are the units of traffic, which results in faster operation. The OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches Use RJ-45 type connectors to each other over Twisted Pair (TP) cable. 10BASE...
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... use the power adapter that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. If you have a physical problem with the unit that cannot be used as telephone sockets. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. Follow all directions carefully. s Only stack the Switch with...
... use the power adapter that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. If you have a physical problem with the unit that cannot be used as telephone sockets. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. Follow all directions carefully. s Only stack the Switch with...
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... Wide Web at time of services. s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services. support options that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. 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 : http://knowledgebase.3com.com. For the most 3Com products. World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information...
... Wide Web at time of services. s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services. support options that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. 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 : http://knowledgebase.3com.com. For the most 3Com products. World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information...
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... information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number. If you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier, see the following information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number. Support from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are unable to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. Support from 3Com If you are unable...
... information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number. If you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier, see the following information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number. Support from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are unable to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. Support from 3Com If you are unable...
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..., at 3Com's Web site, http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html, as being compatible, 3Com will be free from shipment, or the remainder of 3Com. This OfficeConnect product comes with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. To qualify for ninety (90) days after January 1, 1998 that each software program licensed from it will make reasonable efforts to be considered dead- 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY 3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5, Switch...
..., at 3Com's Web site, http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html, as being compatible, 3Com will be free from shipment, or the remainder of 3Com. This OfficeConnect product comes with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. To qualify for ninety (90) days after January 1, 1998 that each software program licensed from it will make reasonable efforts to be considered dead- 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY 3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5, Switch...
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... on the 3Com Web site at any time, without advance notice. Telephone technical support is limited to the Technical Support appendix in the User Guide for personal injury, so the above and may include assistance with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of liability for telephone numbers. When the implied warranties are available at no charge, and provide software and firmware upgrades, a bug list, and...
... on the 3Com Web site at any time, without advance notice. Telephone technical support is limited to the Technical Support appendix in the User Guide for personal injury, so the above and may include assistance with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of liability for telephone numbers. When the implied warranties are available at no charge, and provide software and firmware upgrades, a bug list, and...