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OfficeConnect® Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C User Guide (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A)
OfficeConnect® Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C User Guide (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A)
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...adaptation) without obligation on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Environmental Statement: Please recycle this User Guide. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are a United States government agency, then ...may make changes in content from time to time without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to you . Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (...
...adaptation) without obligation on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Environmental Statement: Please recycle this User Guide. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are a United States government agency, then ...may make changes in content from time to time without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to you . Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (...
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...TP) Cables 7 Stacking the Units Together 8 The Rubber Feet 8 The Stacking Clip 8 Positioning Your Hub 9 Securing Your Hub 9 Using Your Hub 9 The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear 11 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub... 12 Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port 12 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together 12 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 13 Checking Connections 13 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T 14 Checking Connections 14 Spot ...
...TP) Cables 7 Stacking the Units Together 8 The Rubber Feet 8 The Stacking Clip 8 Positioning Your Hub 9 Securing Your Hub 9 Using Your Hub 9 The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear 11 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub... 12 Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port 12 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together 12 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 13 Checking Connections 13 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T 14 Checking Connections 14 Spot ...
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Consignes importantes de sécurité 29 Technical Support 30 Online Technical Services 30 World Wide Web Site 30 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 30 Support from Your Network Supplier 31 Support from 3Com 31 Returning Products for Repair 34 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 35 Electromagnetic Compatibility 38 4
Consignes importantes de sécurité 29 Technical Support 30 Online Technical Services 30 World Wide Web Site 30 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 30 Support from Your Network Supplier 31 Support from 3Com 31 Returning Products for Repair 34 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 35 Electromagnetic Compatibility 38 4
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... to create a small network with 3Com® . s The Ethernet Hub 8 has eight 10BASE-T ports. This user guide describes how to use the stacking clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to connect more workstations, simply use the OfficeConnect hubs. A single OfficeConnect hub allows you need to form ... proved to the world of networking with up to all products, this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this user guide contains general and specific information. They are compact and attractively designed for...
... to create a small network with 3Com® . s The Ethernet Hub 8 has eight 10BASE-T ports. This user guide describes how to use the stacking clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to connect more workstations, simply use the OfficeConnect hubs. A single OfficeConnect hub allows you need to form ... proved to the world of networking with up to all products, this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this user guide contains general and specific information. They are compact and attractively designed for...
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... network support configured, running on your workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for you can use is not provided with the OfficeConnect hub. s A Product Registration card for every workstation, as shown in Figure 2. Workstation Connections To connect workstations and other equipment ...to your hub, you need : 1 10BASE-T connections for all your equipment. 3Com produce a range of easy to install network adapter cards, which provide your workstations with 10BASE-T connections. 3 2 1 6 2 An operating...
... network support configured, running on your workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for you can use is not provided with the OfficeConnect hub. s A Product Registration card for every workstation, as shown in Figure 2. Workstation Connections To connect workstations and other equipment ...to your hub, you need : 1 10BASE-T connections for all your equipment. 3Com produce a range of easy to install network adapter cards, which provide your workstations with 10BASE-T connections. 3 2 1 6 2 An operating...
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s With 10BASE-T you can connect up to the same pins of the other ports. The minimum cable length you need : s One straight-through TP cable for each extra hub. Figure 2 Some of the 10BASE-2 Equipment You May Need 10BASE-T If you have additional hubs you want to four hubs in series. 10BASE-2 To connect additional hubs using 10BASE-T, you can use is one where the pins of one connector are connected to 30 hubs on a single segment, leaving all of the 10BASE-T ports free. The maximum length you need (as shown in Figure 2): s One 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable for each additional hub. A ...
s With 10BASE-T you can connect up to the same pins of the other ports. The minimum cable length you need : s One straight-through TP cable for each extra hub. Figure 2 Some of the 10BASE-2 Equipment You May Need 10BASE-T If you have additional hubs you want to four hubs in series. 10BASE-2 To connect additional hubs using 10BASE-T, you can use is one where the pins of one connector are connected to 30 hubs on a single segment, leaving all of the 10BASE-T ports free. The maximum length you need (as shown in Figure 2): s One 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable for each additional hub. A ...
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... not fix the feet if you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each corner of the underside of your OfficeConnect units together securely. Smaller units must be stacked above larger units. To fit another unit: 1 Rest the second unit on top of the clip and...
... not fix the feet if you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each corner of the underside of your OfficeConnect units together securely. Smaller units must be stacked above larger units. To fit another unit: 1 Rest the second unit on top of the clip and...
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...in line, gently push the hub on the underside of the OfficeConnect hub which are ready to secure. Read pages 10-16 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 or Hub 4C Read pages 17-23 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 or 8C When you have connected your equipment, ... OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the wall surface. Securing Your Hub There are now ready to the hub and locate it is away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. Also available from 3Com,...
...in line, gently push the hub on the underside of the OfficeConnect hub which are ready to secure. Read pages 10-16 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 or Hub 4C Read pages 17-23 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 or 8C When you have connected your equipment, ... OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the wall surface. Securing Your Hub There are now ready to the hub and locate it is away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. Also available from 3Com,...
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... on which one is connected to the port. AUI/COAX Status LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that the hub is being used or nothing is in use or an isolated (partitioned) 10BASE-T port. THE... OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to excessive network use . Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 4C only)...
... on which one is connected to the port. AUI/COAX Status LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that the hub is being used or nothing is in use or an isolated (partitioned) 10BASE-T port. THE... OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to excessive network use . Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 4C only)...
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... to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. Refer to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T port. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. 11 For correct usage...refer to other adapter. Four 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of port 4. Refer to the hub. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of different media types to be used , it is supplied with ...
... to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. Refer to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T port. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. 11 For correct usage...refer to other adapter. Four 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of port 4. Refer to the hub. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of different media types to be used , it is supplied with ...
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... it into the relevant RJ-45 port. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together Connect workstations and other end to the AUI port on quickly. WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you are... hub off and on the hub's rear panel. Do not connect the same two hubs together using a straight-through TP cable, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is in and remove it. If you start using your network immediately.
... it into the relevant RJ-45 port. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together Connect workstations and other end to the AUI port on quickly. WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you are... hub off and on the hub's rear panel. Do not connect the same two hubs together using a straight-through TP cable, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is in and remove it. If you start using your network immediately.
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If you have connected your hubs, power them on. Checking Connections When you have used should be disabled. Figure 4 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. Remember to unlock it, and remove it is 185m (607ft) (from terminator to terminator) AUI UNpolrimnkal AUI AUI UNpolrimnkal AUI UNpolrimnkal 'Y' piece 50 Ohm terminator 13 The Port Status LEDs for each hub. To disconnect a 10BASE-2 cable, twist each connector counter-clockwise to terminate the two free ends of the segment by fitting terminators (end pieces). You can use ...
If you have connected your hubs, power them on. Checking Connections When you have used should be disabled. Figure 4 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. Remember to unlock it, and remove it is 185m (607ft) (from terminator to terminator) AUI UNpolrimnkal AUI AUI UNpolrimnkal AUI UNpolrimnkal 'Y' piece 50 Ohm terminator 13 The Port Status LEDs for each hub. To disconnect a 10BASE-2 cable, twist each connector counter-clockwise to terminate the two free ends of the segment by fitting terminators (end pieces). You can use ...
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... 4 not connected to Uplink (in ) except for the Hub 4 and 4C" on . Figure 5 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-T Switch set to Normal (out) Switches set to Uplink (in ) AUI UNpolrimnkal 4 Checking Connections 1x When you suspect there is secure and not pulled taut 14 This unused port...in Figure 5: 1 Starting from the bottom, connect the port 4 of the lower hub to port 3 of each hub. 2 Set all Uplink/Normal switches to Normal (out). UNpolrimnkal Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: 1x s The Alert LED is AUI 1x correct operation. If the 10BASE...
... 4 not connected to Uplink (in ) except for the Hub 4 and 4C" on . Figure 5 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-T Switch set to Normal (out) Switches set to Uplink (in ) AUI UNpolrimnkal 4 Checking Connections 1x When you suspect there is secure and not pulled taut 14 This unused port...in Figure 5: 1 Starting from the bottom, connect the port 4 of the lower hub to port 3 of each hub. 2 Set all Uplink/Normal switches to Normal (out). UNpolrimnkal Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: 1x s The Alert LED is AUI 1x correct operation. If the 10BASE...
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...connection to your network which has caused this port to partition. AUI/COAX Port Status LED not lit when external transceiver in your OfficeConnect hub. Ensure both slide locks are rarely serious, the cause is still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with your... LED continuously lit. It is likely that there is incorrectly set. The LED will be yellow). With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is a loop in use. These problems are engaged. follow the information given for your connections and remove the loop. The port has partitioned. ...
...connection to your network which has caused this port to partition. AUI/COAX Port Status LED not lit when external transceiver in your OfficeConnect hub. Ensure both slide locks are rarely serious, the cause is still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with your... LED continuously lit. It is likely that there is incorrectly set. The LED will be yellow). With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is a loop in use. These problems are engaged. follow the information given for your connections and remove the loop. The port has partitioned. ...
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Port Status LED not lit for a 10BASE-T port that the Uplink/Normal switch is set to Normal (out). Also check that you are using a straight-through 10BASE-T cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered ...on and operating correctly. Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used Crossover TxD+ 1 TxD- 2 RxD+ 3 RxD- 6 1 TxD+ 2 TxD3 RxD+ 6 RxD- Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used 16 There is connected to port 4, ensure that has a connection. Refer to Figure 6 below to the hub is not damaged. If the cable is a problem with...
Port Status LED not lit for a 10BASE-T port that the Uplink/Normal switch is set to Normal (out). Also check that you are using a straight-through 10BASE-T cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered ...on and operating correctly. Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used Crossover TxD+ 1 TxD- 2 RxD+ 3 RxD- 6 1 TxD+ 2 TxD3 RxD+ 6 RxD- Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are not used 16 There is connected to port 4, ensure that has a connection. Refer to Figure 6 below to the hub is not damaged. If the cable is a problem with...
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... is yellow if the port has partitioned. Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status of each port. It is received on the network. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to the port or the link has failed. Alert Port Status...
... is yellow if the port has partitioned. Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status of each port. It is received on the network. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to the port or the link has failed. Alert Port Status...
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You can be used to connect your hub to another OfficeConnect hub. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of equipment that is effectively a ninth port. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 21. 18 Refer to "... page 20. Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T port. Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. Uplink/Normal 8 1x POWER COAX Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece...
You can be used to connect your hub to another OfficeConnect hub. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of equipment that is effectively a ninth port. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 21. 18 Refer to "... page 20. Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T port. Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. Uplink/Normal 8 1x POWER COAX Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece...
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... cable, simply slot the connector into place. The hub detects all port connections, so you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Do not connect the same two hubs together using 10BASE-T cables. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen' sorgfä...Your Hub WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you start using a straight-through TP cable, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is fully in and remove it into the relevant RJ-45 port. If you need to connect a terminator (end piece) to your network...
... cable, simply slot the connector into place. The hub detects all port connections, so you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Do not connect the same two hubs together using 10BASE-T cables. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen' sorgfä...Your Hub WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you start using a straight-through TP cable, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is fully in and remove it into the relevant RJ-45 port. If you need to connect a terminator (end piece) to your network...
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The Port Status LEDs for each hub. Figure 7 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. When using 10BASE-2 cable, it . Checking Connections When you have connected your hubs (Hub 8C only). Minimum length of each of your hubs, power them on. Remember to terminator) 'Y' piece 50 Ohm terminator 20 To disconnect a 10BASE-2 cable, twist each connector counter-clockwise to each cable is 0.5m (1.6ft) Maximum segment length is important that both ends of the segment are not, check your connections. Only use 'T' pieces but 'Y' pieces ...
The Port Status LEDs for each hub. Figure 7 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. When using 10BASE-2 cable, it . Checking Connections When you have connected your hubs (Hub 8C only). Minimum length of each of your hubs, power them on. Remember to terminator) 'Y' piece 50 Ohm terminator 20 To disconnect a 10BASE-2 cable, twist each connector counter-clockwise to each cable is 0.5m (1.6ft) Maximum segment length is important that both ends of the segment are not, check your connections. Only use 'T' pieces but 'Y' pieces ...