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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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... in, or delivered to you are commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense. 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. If there is any derivative work (such...a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on Year...
... in, or delivered to you are commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense. 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. If there is any derivative work (such...a "commercial item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on Year...
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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...12 Positioning Your Switch 13 Securing Your Switch 13 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch 14 Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch 14 Checking Unit Connections 15 Spot Checks 15 Problem Solving 16 Networking Terminology 18... Services 24 World Wide Web Site 24 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 24 Support from Your Network Supplier 25 Support from...
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...12 Positioning Your Switch 13 Securing Your Switch 13 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch 14 Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch 14 Checking Unit Connections 15 Spot Checks 15 Problem Solving 16 Networking Terminology 18... Services 24 World Wide Web Site 24 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 24 Support from Your Network Supplier 25 Support from...
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... with 3Com® . Figure 1 Small Network with the OfficeConnect Stacking clip. The Switch is crucial. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world 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 Switch has four, eight or sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports. When referring to the Switch 4, Switch 8 and Switch 16...
... with 3Com® . Figure 1 Small Network with the OfficeConnect Stacking clip. The Switch is crucial. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world 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 Switch has four, eight or sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports. When referring to the Switch 4, Switch 8 and Switch 16...
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CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 4-Front Alert LED orange Same as Switch 8 and Switch 16. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the port is operating at 10Mbps. Port Status and Activity LEDs If the Port Status LED is on (green), the port.... TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 6 If the Full Duplex LED is on (green), the port is operating at 100Mbps. Speed 100 and Full Duplex LEDs If the Speed 100 LED is on (green), the link between the port and the ...
CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 4-Front Alert LED orange Same as Switch 8 and Switch 16. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the port is operating at 10Mbps. Port Status and Activity LEDs If the Port Status LED is on (green), the port.... TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 6 If the Full Duplex LED is on (green), the port is operating at 100Mbps. Speed 100 and Full Duplex LEDs If the Speed 100 LED is on (green), the link between the port and the ...
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... section. If you have anything connected to the port and the LED is present. If the LED is off . If the Speed LED is on (green), the port is switched off , the port does not have made a connection to it 's half duplex. TX 12345678 Link : On=OK, Flash=...continuously lit, there may be a problem. Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front Alert LED orange Off when the unit is in full duplex mode. If the Duplex LED is on , for self test. 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
... section. If you have anything connected to the port and the LED is present. If the LED is off . If the Speed LED is on (green), the port is switched off , the port does not have made a connection to it 's half duplex. TX 12345678 Link : On=OK, Flash=...continuously lit, there may be a problem. Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front Alert LED orange Off when the unit is in full duplex mode. If the Duplex LED is on , for self test. 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
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... suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Switch. You can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to Normal (out). Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of auto-negotiating for the Switch 16. Note that the power adapter and socket 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). For connecting the port to...
... suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Switch. You can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to Normal (out). Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of auto-negotiating for the Switch 16. Note that the power adapter and socket 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). For connecting the port to...
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... information by the workstations is passed around the whole network (regardless of the destination of the information). 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 9 If you have workstations that communicate frequently in operation, any high performance workstations...
... information by the workstations is passed around the whole network (regardless of the destination of the information). 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 9 If you have workstations that communicate frequently in operation, any high performance workstations...
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s Four rubber feet. The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for each be connected to your workstations can each unit. 10 s An OfficeConnect Network Assistant CD-ROM. Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks The 10/100 ports can communicate. The... them using the Switch so that all your Switch, you need: s One suitable TP cable for use with the Switch. s A stacking clip. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s...
s Four rubber feet. The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for each be connected to your workstations can each unit. 10 s An OfficeConnect Network Assistant CD-ROM. Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks The 10/100 ports can communicate. The... them using the Switch so that all your Switch, you need: s One suitable TP cable for use with the Switch. s A stacking clip. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s...
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... for each workstation. This denotes a crossover in the port's internal wiring, for workstation connections have been marked with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use shielded cable. A 'straight-through ' TP cables with the graphical symbol 'x'. we recommend that you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE...3 One suitable TP cable for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of the other equipment (such as servers) directly to comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for example 1x, 2x, 3x... In order to your Switch, you use RJ-45 type connectors). Workstation ...
... for each workstation. This denotes a crossover in the port's internal wiring, for workstation connections have been marked with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use shielded cable. A 'straight-through ' TP cables with the graphical symbol 'x'. we recommend that you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE...3 One suitable TP cable for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of the other equipment (such as servers) directly to comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for example 1x, 2x, 3x... In order to your Switch, you use RJ-45 type connectors). Workstation ...
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... the longer sections of the fastening pieces are going to secure it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit into the slots on your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. CAUTION: You can stack up to a maximum of the unit. 4 Push the clip down gently to use the clip. Stacking...
... the longer sections of the fastening pieces are going to secure it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit into the slots on your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. CAUTION: You can stack up to a maximum of the unit. 4 Push the clip down gently to use the clip. Stacking...
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...recommended that can be careful not to push the unit up and off the wall. Remove any connections to mark the position of the OfficeConnect Switch that you are 142mm (5.6in.) apart. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not wall mount stacked units. s Water or ...broadband amplifiers. This allows you provide a minimum of heat. You need two suitable screws. Also available from 3Com, is away from sources of 25mm (1in.) clearance. Ensure that it over the screw heads. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy.
...recommended that can be careful not to push the unit up and off the wall. Remove any connections to mark the position of the OfficeConnect Switch that you are 142mm (5.6in.) apart. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not wall mount stacked units. s Water or ...broadband amplifiers. This allows you provide a minimum of heat. You need two suitable screws. Also available from 3Com, is away from sources of 25mm (1in.) clearance. Ensure that it over the screw heads. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy.
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...Switch (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16), set to the Switch does not support auto-negotiation or if it has been disabled, it . CAUTION: Do not power the Switch off and on Switch 16) to your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such as shown in Figure 4). Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch... You can connect to connect a workstation, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is set its ...
...Switch (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16), set to the Switch does not support auto-negotiation or if it has been disabled, it . CAUTION: Do not power the Switch off and on Switch 16) to your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such as shown in Figure 4). Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch... You can connect to connect a workstation, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is set its ...
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... 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 with RJ-45 connectors. Checking Unit Connections When you have connected all your units, power...
... 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 with RJ-45 connectors. Checking Unit Connections When you have connected all your units, power...
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...powered on . Check your connections and remove the loop. Check your supplier. 16 Power it off, wait about 5 seconds and then power each one at a time, waiting a few seconds between the Switch and another OfficeConnect power adapter. Perform these actions first: s Ensure all network equipment is ... incorrect configuration. Do not use any other power adapter with your supplier for information on what to Your Switch" section on . follow the information given in the "Connecting OfficeConnect Units to do next. Alert LED continuously lit. If the Alert LED goes off , wait about 5...
...powered on . Check your connections and remove the loop. Check your supplier. 16 Power it off, wait about 5 seconds and then power each one at a time, waiting a few seconds between the Switch and another OfficeConnect power adapter. Perform these actions first: s Ensure all network equipment is ... incorrect configuration. Do not use any other power adapter with your supplier for information on what to Your Switch" section on . follow the information given in the "Connecting OfficeConnect Units to do next. Alert LED continuously lit. If the Alert LED goes off , wait about 5...
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... and partitions (isolates) one of information your TP network. Fast Ethernet has a higher bandwidth than Ethernet, so it can hold at any one path. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment send to break the loop. Workstations or applications that use the network...
... and partitions (isolates) one of information your TP network. Fast Ethernet has a higher bandwidth than Ethernet, so it can hold at any one path. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment send to break the loop. Workstations or applications that use the network...
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These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. They cannot be near to IEC 950. You must be taken during installation and removal of the unit. You can only remove power from ...only maintained if the equipment to these sockets. 21 s The socket outlet must follow for your supplier. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. s Only stack the Switch with other OfficeConnect units. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Follow all directions carefully. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain...
These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. They cannot be near to IEC 950. You must be taken during installation and removal of the unit. You can only remove power from ...only maintained if the equipment to these sockets. 21 s The socket outlet must follow for your supplier. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. s Only stack the Switch with other OfficeConnect units. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Follow all directions carefully. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain...
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... no warranty or representation that its sole discretion, refund to 3Com's standard lifetime limited warranty. 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 date sensitive will become the property of 3Com. No updates are replaced will continue performing properly with software which would effect the...
... no warranty or representation that its sole discretion, refund to 3Com's standard lifetime limited warranty. 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 date sensitive will become the property of 3Com. No updates are replaced will continue performing properly with software which would effect the...
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... Customer fails to return the original product to 3Com for telephone numbers. Dead- or Defective-on -arrival (DOA) and a replacement shall be delayed due to modify or cancel this telephone support offering at any time, without advance notice. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Telephone Support. This OfficeConnect® product comes with installation, product specific configuration...
... Customer fails to return the original product to 3Com for telephone numbers. Dead- or Defective-on -arrival (DOA) and a replacement shall be delayed due to modify or cancel this telephone support offering at any time, without advance notice. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Telephone Support. This OfficeConnect® product comes with installation, product specific configuration...