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... herein are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switches are covered by any means or used to you in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com may not be reproduced in this documentation may be provided to 3Com at http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5, Switch 8 User Guide), part number...
... herein are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switches are covered by any means or used to you in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com may not be reproduced in this documentation may be provided to 3Com at http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5, Switch 8 User Guide), part number...
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...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 Units to Your Switch 13 Checking Unit Connections 14 ...
...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 Units to Your Switch 13 Checking Unit Connections 14 ...
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... traffic can lead to performance problems in Figure 1. Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 (3C16790) or Switch 8 (3C16791) allows your network to be segmented so that if unchecked, can be one of the fastest modes of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with 3Com® . The Switch is part of communication but until recently, only large businesses could...
... traffic can lead to performance problems in Figure 1. Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 (3C16790) or Switch 8 (3C16791) allows your network to be segmented so that if unchecked, can be one of the fastest modes of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with 3Com® . The Switch is part of communication but until recently, only large businesses could...
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...port is at 10 Mbps (10BASE-T). Refer to the connected device is turned off or there may be a problem with the connectivity (refer to the Switch is passing through that port. Power LED If the Power LED is lit (green), the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). Duplex LED's...device is at 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx). If the LED is yellow the speed of the link to the "Problem Solving" section. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5-Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off, the unit is green the speed of time while performing a self test. If the LED is operating correctly....
...port is at 10 Mbps (10BASE-T). Refer to the connected device is turned off or there may be a problem with the connectivity (refer to the Switch is passing through that port. Power LED If the Power LED is lit (green), the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). Duplex LED's...device is at 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx). If the LED is yellow the speed of the link to the "Problem Solving" section. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5-Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off, the unit is green the speed of time while performing a self test. If the LED is operating correctly....
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Refer to the connected device is in full duplex mode. Power LED If the Power LED is lit (green), the power supply to the Switch is passing through that port. The LED will flash to the port, or the connected device is in half duplex mode. 6 Port Status and Activity ... LED remains lit (orange) for a short period of the link to the "Problem Solving" section). If the LED is yellow the speed of the link to the "Problem Solving" section. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off, the unit is continuously lit there may be a problem. If it is...
Refer to the connected device is in full duplex mode. Power LED If the Power LED is lit (green), the power supply to the Switch is passing through that port. The LED will flash to the port, or the connected device is in half duplex mode. 6 Port Status and Activity ... LED remains lit (orange) for a short period of the link to the "Problem Solving" section). If the LED is yellow the speed of the link to the "Problem Solving" section. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off, the unit is continuously lit there may be a problem. If it is...
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... OfficeConnect Switch. They cannot be connected to any workstation or OfficeConnect hub that is capable of auto-negotiating for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation. Only connect RJ45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these data sockets. Nur RJ-45- Dual Speed Switch .... These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to these sockets. WARNHINWEIS: RJ-45-Anschlüsse Diese AVERTISSEMENT: Ports RJ-45. Ils ne peuvent Telefonsteckdosen noch fü...
... OfficeConnect Switch. They cannot be connected to any workstation or OfficeConnect hub that is capable of auto-negotiating for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation. Only connect RJ45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these data sockets. Nur RJ-45- Dual Speed Switch .... These are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Either shielded or unshielded data cables with shielded or unshielded jacks can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to these sockets. WARNHINWEIS: RJ-45-Anschlüsse Diese AVERTISSEMENT: Ports RJ-45. Ils ne peuvent Telefonsteckdosen noch fü...
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... automatically learns what workstations can be directed through its ports. This operation is called Priority Queuing. Figure 2 The Switch Separates Your Network and Controls the Information Effectively 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub 100BASE-TX High performance workstation 8 The Switch solves this problem because it has been priority encoded. If it has the...
... automatically learns what workstations can be directed through its ports. This operation is called Priority Queuing. Figure 2 The Switch Separates Your Network and Controls the Information Effectively 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub 100BASE-TX High performance workstation 8 The Switch solves this problem because it has been priority encoded. If it has the...
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... your existing workstations because it maintains 10BASE-T connections to them together using the Switch allowing all your workstations to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with the Switch. If you have both types of network, you use with : s One power adapter for each be connected to communicate...
... your existing workstations because it maintains 10BASE-T connections to them together using the Switch allowing all your workstations to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with the Switch. If you have both types of network, you use with : s One power adapter for each be connected to communicate...
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Workstation Connections To connect workstations or other equipment (such as servers) directly to your Switch, you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card 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...
Workstation Connections To connect workstations or other equipment (such as servers) directly to your Switch, you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card 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...
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...25mm (1in.) clearance. Remove any connections to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Cabling is within reach of the power outlet. s... Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the wall surface. Securing Your Switch There are two slots on to the ...
...25mm (1in.) clearance. Remove any connections to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Cabling is within reach of the power outlet. s... Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the wall surface. Securing Your Switch There are two slots on to the ...
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...'s on quickly. Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to determine the fastest possible link speed between power cycles. 10BASE-T cables are powered, the Switch will automtically detect whether a 'straight ' or 'Crossover' cable is being used and will compensate if required. Connecting OfficeConnect Units to your network immediately. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige...
...'s on quickly. Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to determine the fastest possible link speed between power cycles. 10BASE-T cables are powered, the Switch will automtically detect whether a 'straight ' or 'Crossover' cable is being used and will compensate if required. Connecting OfficeConnect Units to your network immediately. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige...
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... problems with your network. Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that is the best way to other switches, hubs and workstations. Twisted pair cable with OfficeConnect products. 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 used on both the...
... problems with your network. Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that is the best way to other switches, hubs and workstations. Twisted pair cable with OfficeConnect products. 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 used on both the...
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...connection: Network loop - This may find a TP cable works when connected to a different piece of the Switch that is still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with another OfficeConnect power adapter. If the Alert LED goes off , wait about 5 seconds and then power each one at... take several seconds ensure the connected device is powered, the TP cable is not damaged and that it is disconnected from the Switch and connected to the Switch but doesn't if it is powered on that has a TP cable connected. Alert LED continuously lit. Examine your power adapter ...
...connection: Network loop - This may find a TP cable works when connected to a different piece of the Switch that is still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with another OfficeConnect power adapter. If the Alert LED goes off , wait about 5 seconds and then power each one at... take several seconds ensure the connected device is powered, the TP cable is not damaged and that it is disconnected from the Switch and connected to the Switch but doesn't if it is powered on that has a TP cable connected. Alert LED continuously lit. Examine your power adapter ...
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If the Alert LED comes back on . Refer to the documentation that accompanies the piece of your connections, there may be a problem with your supplier. 16 Power it off, wait about 5 seconds and then power it on continuously, contact your Switch. If the Alert LED is still lit after removing all of network equipment. frames regularly.
If the Alert LED comes back on . Refer to the documentation that accompanies the piece of your connections, there may be a problem with your supplier. 16 Power it off, wait about 5 seconds and then power it on continuously, contact your Switch. If the Alert LED is still lit after removing all of network equipment. frames regularly.
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... the packet and can be transmitted and received simultaneously and, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of traffic, which results in faster operation. The OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches Use RJ-45 type connectors to a port. A frame is a type of LAN that runs up to the amount of network traffic the network can...
... the packet and can be transmitted and received simultaneously and, in effect, doubles the potential throughput of traffic, which results in faster operation. The OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches Use RJ-45 type connectors to a port. A frame is a type of LAN that runs up to the amount of network traffic the network can...
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...' wired cable or a 'crossover' wired cable. Automatic MDI / MDIX this feature automatically detects which wiring practice that application. The automatic MDI / MDIX feature within the Switch will take a greater precedence over a lower prioritised packet. At excessive loads a packet with regard to the TP cable, ie if the TP cable is the...
...' wired cable or a 'crossover' wired cable. Automatic MDI / MDIX this feature automatically detects which wiring practice that application. The automatic MDI / MDIX feature within the Switch will take a greater precedence over a lower prioritised packet. At excessive loads a packet with regard to the TP cable, ie if the TP cable is the...
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... BThU/hr 225 mm (8.08 in.) 35.35 mm (1.36 in.) 0 to 40 °C (32 to 105 °F) operating temperature 135.4 mm (5.33 in.) Switch 5: 0.6 Kg (1.3 lb) Switch 8: 0.6 Kg (1.3 lb) 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Safety: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22.2 #950, IEC60950...
... BThU/hr 225 mm (8.08 in.) 35.35 mm (1.36 in.) 0 to 40 °C (32 to 105 °F) operating temperature 135.4 mm (5.33 in.) Switch 5: 0.6 Kg (1.3 lb) Switch 8: 0.6 Kg (1.3 lb) 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Safety: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22.2 #950, IEC60950...
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...-45 ports. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to which it is supplied with the unit. s Only stack the Switch with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that cannot be near to IEC 950. You can only remove.... You must be used as telephone sockets. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. They cannot be taken during installation and removal of the unit. If you must be solved with problem solving ...Voltage) conditions according to the unit and easily accessible. s To ensure compliance with other OfficeConnect units.
...-45 ports. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to which it is supplied with the unit. s Only stack the Switch with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that cannot be near to IEC 950. You can only remove.... You must be used as telephone sockets. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. They cannot be taken during installation and removal of the unit. If you must be solved with problem solving ...Voltage) conditions according to the unit and easily accessible. s To ensure compliance with other OfficeConnect units.
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... of the software products will be corrected. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Telephone Support. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY 3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5, Switch 8 The duration of the warranty for ninety (90) days. For any third party products listed in accordance with telephone technical support for the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 (3C16790) and Switch 8 (3C16791) is recommended that they be insured or sent by a "bug" or...
... of the software products will be corrected. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Telephone Support. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY 3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5, Switch 8 The duration of the warranty for ninety (90) days. For any third party products listed in accordance with telephone technical support for the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 (3C16790) and Switch 8 (3C16791) is recommended that they be insured or sent by a "bug" or...