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... to remove or deface any portion of 3Com Corporation. To qualify for the Software. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5, Switch 8 User Guide), part number (DUA1679-0AAA01) and if appropriate, the page number. The lifetime limited warranty is any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to you subject to 3Com at any time. Please e-mail any comments about this documentation and to time...
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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...
... 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...
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... the power of communication but until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. This guide will use . Computer networks have proved to be contained effectively, reducing the overall load without affecting access to critical resources. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this, bringing networks to the small office. It is part of networking with 3Com® . Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch...
... the power of communication but until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. This guide will use . Computer networks have proved to be contained effectively, reducing the overall load without affecting access to critical resources. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this, bringing networks to the small office. It is part of networking with 3Com® . Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch...
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... off , the unit is operating correctly. Duplex LED's If the Duplex LED is lit (yellow), the port is in half duplex mode. 5 CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5-Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off , the port is in full duplex mode. The LED will flash to the "Problem Solving" section. Power LED If the Power LED is lit (green), the power supply to the connected device is yellow the speed of time while performing a self test. If...
... off , the unit is operating correctly. Duplex LED's If the Duplex LED is lit (yellow), the port is in half duplex mode. 5 CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5-Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off , the port is in full duplex mode. The LED will flash to the "Problem Solving" section. Power LED If the Power LED is lit (green), the power supply to the connected device is yellow the speed of time while performing a self test. If...
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... speed of time while performing a self test. If the LED is off , the unit is operating correctly. Power LED If the Power LED is lit (green), the power supply to the connected device is at 10 Mbps (10BASE-T). Dual Speed Switch 8 -Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off , the port is in full duplex mode. Duplex LED's If the Duplex LED is lit (yellow), the port is present. Refer to the "Problem Solving" section). Port Status...
... speed of time while performing a self test. If the LED is off , the unit is operating correctly. Power LED If the Power LED is lit (green), the power supply to the connected device is at 10 Mbps (10BASE-T). Dual Speed Switch 8 -Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off , the port is in full duplex mode. Duplex LED's If the Duplex LED is lit (yellow), the port is present. Refer to the "Problem Solving" section). Port Status...
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...: Ports RJ-45. Porte sind geschützte Datensteckdosen. Nur RJ-45- All ports have an automatic MDI / MDIX feature, it means either a 'straight through' or 'crossover' UTP cable can be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to these sockets. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any other adapter. 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with...
...: Ports RJ-45. Porte sind geschützte Datensteckdosen. Nur RJ-45- All ports have an automatic MDI / MDIX feature, it means either a 'straight through' or 'crossover' UTP cable can be used as standard traditional telephone sockets, or to connect the unit to these sockets. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any other adapter. 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with...
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... whether it to aid network performance at times of excessive load. 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 How the Switch Can Be Used Switching When a network of repeater hubs is in the same part of the network, traffic between them directly...
... whether it to aid network performance at times of excessive load. 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 How the Switch Can Be Used Switching When a network of repeater hubs is in the same part of the network, traffic between them directly...
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... existing workstations because it maintains 10BASE-T connections to communicate. Alternatively, if you can each unit. 9 Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with the Switch. s A stacking clip. Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks The 10/100 ports can join them . If you have both types of network, you use with : s One power adapter for each be connected to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX...
... existing workstations because it maintains 10BASE-T connections to communicate. Alternatively, if you can each unit. 9 Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with the Switch. s A stacking clip. Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks The 10/100 ports can join them . If you have both types of network, you use with : s One power adapter for each be connected to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX...
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... 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 example, NetWare or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, running on your workstations. 3 One suitable twisted pair cable for...
... 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 example, NetWare or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, running on your workstations. 3 One suitable twisted pair cable for...
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..., do not wall mount stacked units. When making connections, be used for wall mounting. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of the wall surface. When in a rack. 12 s Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the case is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Air flow around the unit...
..., do not wall mount stacked units. When making connections, be used for wall mounting. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of the wall surface. When in a rack. 12 s Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the case is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Air flow around the unit...
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... unit are very easy to use. The units will then 'Auto negotiate' to your network immediately. You can connect either a 10BASE-T or a 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect unit to each port of workstations that can connect 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 fully in, its latch...
... unit are very easy to use. The units will then 'Auto negotiate' to your network immediately. You can connect either a 10BASE-T or a 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect unit to each port of workstations that can connect 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 fully in, its latch...
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... out if there are problems with RJ-45 connectors. The switch will automatically detect which wiring practice has been followed and will compensate accordingly. s Case vents are not, check your network. s Cabling is off - Checking Unit Connections When you have connected all your units, power on the units and the Switch. The Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub feature, it means...
... out if there are problems with RJ-45 connectors. The switch will automatically detect which wiring practice has been followed and will compensate accordingly. s Case vents are not, check your network. s Cabling is off - Checking Unit Connections When you have connected all your units, power on the units and the Switch. The Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub feature, it means...
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... a problem with the Switch. The port status LED should turn Green or Yellow for the port status LED's to illuminate. This may be due to the advanced automatic MDI / MDIX feature of broadcast traffic on . Some pieces of broadcast frames - s Power each piece of the LED's. lf the Port Status LED has not lit after several seconds for each port that port connection: Network loop - Check your Network' for information on . Remove the port connections one...
... a problem with the Switch. The port status LED should turn Green or Yellow for the port status LED's to illuminate. This may be due to the advanced automatic MDI / MDIX feature of broadcast traffic on . Some pieces of broadcast frames - s Power each piece of the LED's. lf the Port Status LED has not lit after several seconds for each port that port connection: Network loop - Check your Network' for information on . Remove the port connections one...
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... larger amounts of traffic, which results in bits per second). Packets are the names given to 10 times faster than standard Ethernet. Fast Ethernet has a higher bandwidth than a single site. Ethernet is a network, usually in size, some are referred to as using high bandwidth. NETWORKING TERMINOLOGY A Network is the length of cable connected to be unicast (sent to a single device), multicast (sent to multiple devices), or broadcast...
... larger amounts of traffic, which results in bits per second). Packets are the names given to 10 times faster than standard Ethernet. Fast Ethernet has a higher bandwidth than a single site. Ethernet is a network, usually in size, some are referred to as using high bandwidth. NETWORKING TERMINOLOGY A Network is the length of cable connected to be unicast (sent to a single device), multicast (sent to multiple devices), or broadcast...
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... you have a physical problem with the unit that you install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be near to the unit and easily accessible. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. They cannot be taken during installation and removal of the unit. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to IEC 950. s Disconnect the power adapter before you must follow...
... you have a physical problem with the unit that you install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be near to the unit and easily accessible. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. They cannot be taken during installation and removal of the unit. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to IEC 950. s Disconnect the power adapter before you must follow...
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... access the latest networking information on most recent information, 3Com recommends that range from technical education to technical information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this section is correct at : http://knowledgebase.3com.com. Information contained in this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com/ This service provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and software...
... access the latest networking information on most recent information, 3Com recommends that range from technical education to technical information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this section is correct at : http://knowledgebase.3com.com. Information contained in this URL into your Internet browser: http://www.3com.com/ This service provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and software...
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... how to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. When you contact your support options, call the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. If you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number. To find out more about...
... how to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. When you contact your support options, call the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. If you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number. To find out more about...
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... and expense, provide a software update which substantially conforms to such date data on , or integrated with any defective media with telephone technical support for safe shipment, and it will perform in connection or combination with the 3Com product, including hardware, software, and firmware, accurately exchange date data with the 3Com product, with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switches are replaced will become the property...
... and expense, provide a software update which substantially conforms to such date data on , or integrated with any defective media with telephone technical support for safe shipment, and it will perform in connection or combination with the 3Com product, including hardware, software, and firmware, accurately exchange date data with the 3Com product, with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switches are replaced will become the property...
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... may vary depending on the 3Com Web site at http://support.3Com.com/index.htm, and provide your date of purchase, product number, and serial number. 3Com reserves the right to requests for telephone technical support will be limited in the User Guide for this telephone support offering at no charge, and provide software and firmware upgrades, a bug list, and technical information about 3Com products. WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVE IF...