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OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8 and Switch 16 User Guide (3C16733A, 3C16734A, 3C16735A)
OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8 and Switch 16 User Guide (3C16733A, 3C16734A, 3C16735A)
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... any legend provided on any software on removable media described in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 User Guide), part number (DUA1673-4AAA02) and, if appropriate, the page number. No part of this documentation may be provided to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. Year 2000 Compliance: For information on the removable media in this document to you are provided...
... any legend provided on any software on removable media described in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 User Guide), part number (DUA1673-4AAA02) and, if appropriate, the page number. No part of this documentation may be provided to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. Year 2000 Compliance: For information on the removable media in this document to you are provided...
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Introduction 5 Creating your Network 6 Dual Speed Switch 4-Front 6 Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front 7 All Units-Rear 8 How the Switch Can Be Used 9 Switching 9 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 10 Before You Start 10 Unit Connections 10 Workstation Connections 11 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 11 Stacking the Units Together 12 The Rubber Feet 12 The Stacking Clip 12 Positioning Your Switch 13 Securing Your Switch 13 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to...
Introduction 5 Creating your Network 6 Dual Speed Switch 4-Front 6 Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front 7 All Units-Rear 8 How the Switch Can Be Used 9 Switching 9 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 10 Before You Start 10 Unit Connections 10 Workstation Connections 11 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 11 Stacking the Units Together 12 The Rubber Feet 12 The Stacking Clip 12 Positioning Your Switch 13 Securing Your Switch 13 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to...
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... that traffic can lead to performance problems in Figure 1. The Switch is compact and attractively designed for use . The Switch is crucial. This allows you to set up a network with OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch (Circle Shows Units Clipped Together) 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub The Switch has four, eight or sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is part...
... that traffic can lead to performance problems in Figure 1. The Switch is compact and attractively designed for use . The Switch is crucial. This allows you to set up a network with OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch (Circle Shows Units Clipped Together) 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub The Switch has four, eight or sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is part...
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... port is a problem with the connection (refer to the switch is in half duplex mode. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 4-Front Alert LED orange Same as Switch 8 and Switch 16. If the LED is off , or there is in full duplex mode. TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 6 If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the port is OK. Power LED green Indicates that the power supply...
... port is a problem with the connection (refer to the switch is in half duplex mode. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 4-Front Alert LED orange Same as Switch 8 and Switch 16. If the LED is off , or there is in full duplex mode. TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 6 If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the port is OK. Power LED green Indicates that the power supply...
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Power LED green Indicates that the power supply to the switch is continuously lit, there may be a problem. The LED flashes each time a packet passes through the port. TX 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 7 If the LED is present. If you have anything connected to the "Problem Solving" section). Alert 10/100 Base - If off , it's half duplex. If the LED is off, the port does not have...
Power LED green Indicates that the power supply to the switch is continuously lit, there may be a problem. The LED flashes each time a packet passes through the port. TX 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 7 If the LED is present. If you have anything connected to the "Problem Solving" section). Alert 10/100 Base - If off , it's half duplex. If the LED is off, the port does not have...
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... connecting the port to another unit (such as a hub or switch), set to Uplink (in), otherwise set to any other adapter. Each port is capable of the highest numbered port (port 4 on the Switch 4, port 8 on the Switch 8, port 16 on the Switch 16). Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX port. Refer to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs to Your Switch" section. 4, 8 or 16 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Switch...
... connecting the port to another unit (such as a hub or switch), set to Uplink (in), otherwise set to any other adapter. Each port is capable of the highest numbered port (port 4 on the Switch 4, port 8 on the Switch 8, port 16 on the Switch 16). Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX port. Refer to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs to Your Switch" section. 4, 8 or 16 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Switch...
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... each unit. 10 Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for use with the power adapter. s Two unit labels and eight cable ties. Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks The 10/100 ports can communicate. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for use with the Swtich.
... each unit. 10 Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for use with the power adapter. s Two unit labels and eight cable ties. Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks The 10/100 ports can communicate. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for use with the Swtich.
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... comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for workstation connections have been marked with network support configured, running on your hubs and workstations to the Switch, you can be data grade (Category 5). Twisted Pair (TP) Cables To connect your workstations. 3 One suitable TP cable for 100BASE-TX connections must use RJ-45 type connectors). Cables can use shielded cable. Cables used for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of the other...
... comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for workstation connections have been marked with network support configured, running on your hubs and workstations to the Switch, you can be data grade (Category 5). Twisted Pair (TP) Cables To connect your workstations. 3 One suitable TP cable for 100BASE-TX connections must use RJ-45 type connectors). Cables can use shielded cable. Cables used for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of the other...
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.... Remove any connections to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. Securing Your Switch There are 142mm (5.6in.) apart. This allows you mount the Switch with the LEDs facing upwards to the unit and locate it is within reach of the power outlet. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is recommended that it over the screw heads. It is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number...
.... Remove any connections to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. Securing Your Switch There are 142mm (5.6in.) apart. This allows you mount the Switch with the LEDs facing upwards to the unit and locate it is within reach of the power outlet. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is recommended that it over the screw heads. It is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number...
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...'s latch in half duplex mode. If the equipment connected to the Switch does not support auto-negotiation or if it has been disabled, it must be configured to any of the Switch's ports (as hubs and other equipment to Uplink (in). 14 If you can connect to use a 'straight-through' TP cable. Use the following method for further information. 10BASE-T cables are using your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such...
...'s latch in half duplex mode. If the equipment connected to the Switch does not support auto-negotiation or if it has been disabled, it must be configured to any of the Switch's ports (as hubs and other equipment to Uplink (in). 14 If you can connect to use a 'straight-through' TP cable. Use the following method for further information. 10BASE-T cables are using your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such...
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... Uplink/Normal switches. Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on both the units and the Switch should be on the units and the Switch. Maximum length is 100m (328ft) Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: s The Alert LED is secure and not pulled taut. 15 The Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub Uplink/Normal Switch set to find out if there are problems...
... Uplink/Normal switches. Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on both the units and the Switch should be on the units and the Switch. Maximum length is 100m (328ft) Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: s The Alert LED is secure and not pulled taut. 15 The Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub Uplink/Normal Switch set to find out if there are problems...
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... power each port. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Check your connections; Do not use any other power adapter with your Switch. Some pieces of your connections, there may have a faulty power adapter which needs replacing with the network. Excessive amounts of network equipment. Refer to the documentation that an Uplink/Normal switch is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. If this section does not solve your problem...
... power each port. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Check your connections; Do not use any other power adapter with your Switch. Some pieces of your connections, there may have a faulty power adapter which needs replacing with the network. Excessive amounts of network equipment. Refer to the documentation that an Uplink/Normal switch is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. If this section does not solve your problem...
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... correct type of a straight-through ' cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on page 11. Tx+ 4 4 5 5 6 6 Tx+ Tx- 7 7 8 8 Normal Pin port 1 Rx+ 2 Rx- 3 Tx+ 4 5 6 Tx- 7 8 17 Refer to Figure 5 below to compare the wiring of connection. Check that you are using a 'straight-through and a crossover cable. Rx+ 2 2 Rx+ Rx- 3 3 Tx- Port Status LED (Switch 4) Link/Activity LED (Switch 8 or Switch 16) not lit for a port that...
... correct type of a straight-through ' cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on page 11. Tx+ 4 4 5 5 6 6 Tx+ Tx- 7 7 8 8 Normal Pin port 1 Rx+ 2 Rx- 3 Tx+ 4 5 6 Tx- 7 8 17 Refer to Figure 5 below to compare the wiring of connection. Check that you are using a 'straight-through and a crossover cable. Rx+ 2 2 Rx+ Rx- 3 3 Tx- Port Status LED (Switch 4) Link/Activity LED (Switch 8 or Switch 16) not lit for a port that...
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... larger amounts of a link. 18 Bandwidth refers to as using high bandwidth. Networks vary in faster operation. A frame is the length of its ports to pass information around the network. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of information your workstations and other equipment send to each other equipment (for example, printers), connected for connecting your TP network. Fast Ethernet has a higher bandwidth...
... larger amounts of a link. 18 Bandwidth refers to as using high bandwidth. Networks vary in faster operation. A frame is the length of its ports to pass information around the network. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of information your workstations and other equipment send to each other equipment (for example, printers), connected for connecting your TP network. Fast Ethernet has a higher bandwidth...
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The use of unscreened cables (category 3 or category 5) complies with the Class A requirements. *Refer to ensure compliance with the Class B requirements of operation.† 19 DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDS Dimensions and Operating Conditions power requirement Switch 4: 20VA, 55 BThU/hr Switch 8: 16.6 VA, 41.9 BThU/hr Switch 16:... 185.4mm (7.3in.) Switch 4: 0.96Kg (2.1 lb) Switch 8: 0.9Kg (2.0 lb) Switch 16: 1.0Kg (2.2 lb) Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Safety: EMC: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22.2 #950, IEC950 EN 55022 Class B† EN 50082-1 FCC Part 15 Class B†* ...
The use of unscreened cables (category 3 or category 5) complies with the Class A requirements. *Refer to ensure compliance with the Class B requirements of operation.† 19 DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDS Dimensions and Operating Conditions power requirement Switch 4: 20VA, 55 BThU/hr Switch 8: 16.6 VA, 41.9 BThU/hr Switch 16:... 185.4mm (7.3in.) Switch 4: 0.96Kg (2.1 lb) Switch 8: 0.9Kg (2.0 lb) Switch 16: 1.0Kg (2.2 lb) Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Safety: EMC: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22.2 #950, IEC950 EN 55022 Class B† EN 50082-1 FCC Part 15 Class B†* ...
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... easily accessible. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. They cannot be solved with other OfficeConnect units. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is supplied with the unit. s Disconnect the power adapter before you install or remove...
... easily accessible. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. They cannot be solved with other OfficeConnect units. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is supplied with the unit. s Disconnect the power adapter before you install or remove...
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... price paid for such product. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY 3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 The duration of the warranty for the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 (3C16733A), Switch 8 (3C16734A) and Switch 16 (3C16735A) is reasonably available, 3Com may be new or reconditioned. 3Com warrants any hardware or applications software products provided by a "bug" or defect in the third party's product or from use and service, for ninety (90) days from...
... price paid for such product. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY 3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 The duration of the warranty for the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 (3C16733A), Switch 8 (3C16734A) and Switch 16 (3C16735A) is reasonably available, 3Com may be new or reconditioned. 3Com warrants any hardware or applications software products provided by a "bug" or defect in the third party's product or from use and service, for ninety (90) days from...
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... software and firmware upgrades, a bug list, and technical information about 3Com products. The ninety (90) day period begins on -Arrival. to obtain warranty service authorization. Telephone technical support is available from 3Com from a 3Com representative by 3Com with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of equipment problems. Please refer to export or import procedures. This offer is not available where prohibited or restricted by law. 3Com's Web...
... software and firmware upgrades, a bug list, and technical information about 3Com products. The ninety (90) day period begins on -Arrival. to obtain warranty service authorization. Telephone technical support is available from 3Com from a 3Com representative by 3Com with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of equipment problems. Please refer to export or import procedures. This offer is not available where prohibited or restricted by law. 3Com's Web...