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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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...trademarks of such revision or change. 3Com Technologies provides this User Guide. Please e-mail any time. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 User Guide), part number (DUA1673-... license agreement included with the product as provided in this user guide after use. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may make any licensed program or documentation contained...
...trademarks of such revision or change. 3Com Technologies provides this User Guide. Please e-mail any time. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 User Guide), part number (DUA1673-... license agreement included with the product as provided in this user guide after use. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may make any licensed program or documentation contained...
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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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... referring to the Switch 4, Switch 8 and Switch 16, this , bringing networks to performance problems in Figure 1. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is compact and attractively designed for use . It is crucial. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'Switch'. Figure 1 Small Network with OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch (Circle Shows Units...
... referring to the Switch 4, Switch 8 and Switch 16, this , bringing networks to performance problems in Figure 1. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is compact and attractively designed for use . It is crucial. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'Switch'. Figure 1 Small Network with OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch (Circle Shows Units...
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... green Indicates that the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 6 The Activity LED flashes (yellow) each time a packet passes through the port. If the LED is off, the port is ...is operating at 10Mbps. If the Full Duplex LED is on (green), the port is OK. Speed 100 and Full Duplex LEDs If the Speed 100 LED is on (green), the port is operating at 100Mbps. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 4-Front Alert LED orange Same as Switch 8 and Switch 16.
... green Indicates that the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 6 The Activity LED flashes (yellow) each time a packet passes through the port. If the LED is off, the port is ...is operating at 10Mbps. If the Full Duplex LED is on (green), the port is OK. Speed 100 and Full Duplex LEDs If the Speed 100 LED is on (green), the port is operating at 100Mbps. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 4-Front Alert LED orange Same as Switch 8 and Switch 16.
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... it 's half duplex. If off , it , or the connected device is switched off , there may be a problem with the connection (refer to the port and the LED is present. TX 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 7 The LED flashes each time a packet passes through the port. If the... LED is OK. Link/Activity, Duplex and Speed LEDs If the Link/Activity LED is on (green), the link between the port ...
... it 's half duplex. If off , it , or the connected device is switched off , there may be a problem with the connection (refer to the port and the LED is present. TX 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 7 The LED flashes each time a packet passes through the port. If the... LED is OK. Link/Activity, Duplex and Speed LEDs If the Link/Activity LED is on (green), the link between the port ...
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... to Uplink (in), otherwise set to Your Switch" section. 4, 8 or 16 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Switch. Refer to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs to Normal (out). You can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to any other adapter. All Units-Rear Power Power 8X 1X Switch 16 Switch 4/8 16 9X Uplink/Normal 10/100BASE-TX Power Adapter...
... to Uplink (in), otherwise set to Your Switch" section. 4, 8 or 16 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Switch. Refer to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs to Normal (out). You can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to any other adapter. All Units-Rear Power Power 8X 1X Switch 16 Switch 4/8 16 9X Uplink/Normal 10/100BASE-TX Power Adapter...
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... Your Network and Controls the Information Effectively 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub 100BASE-TX High performance workstation 9 This can result in a lot of unnecessary traffic that can be reached through its ports. If you have any information by the workstations is called 'switching'. This operation is passed around the whole network...
... Your Network and Controls the Information Effectively 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub 100BASE-TX High performance workstation 9 This can result in a lot of unnecessary traffic that can be reached through its ports. If you have any information by the workstations is called 'switching'. This operation is passed around the whole network...
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...unit labels and eight cable ties. s An OfficeConnect Network Assistant CD-ROM. The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for each be connected to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. s A Product Registration card for use with the Switch. s A stacking clip. The extra parts ... with the power adapter. s Four rubber feet. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to your Switch, you to your original network equipment. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for you need: s One suitable ...
...unit labels and eight cable ties. s An OfficeConnect Network Assistant CD-ROM. The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for each be connected to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. s A Product Registration card for use with the Switch. s A stacking clip. The extra parts ... with the power adapter. s Four rubber feet. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to your Switch, you to your original network equipment. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for you need: s One suitable ...
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we recommend that you use is connected to the same pin of the other equipment (such as servers) directly to the Switch, you must be shielded (screened) or unshielded; Twisted Pair (TP) Cables To connect your hubs and workstations to your workstations. 3 One suitable... with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use 'straight-through ' cable is one where each workstation. 3Com produce a range of one connector is 100m (328ft). 11 In order to install network adapters, which provide your ...
we recommend that you use is connected to the same pin of the other equipment (such as servers) directly to the Switch, you must be shielded (screened) or unshielded; Twisted Pair (TP) Cables To connect your hubs and workstations to your workstations. 3 One suitable... with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use 'straight-through ' cable is one where each workstation. 3Com produce a range of one connector is 100m (328ft). 11 In order to install network adapters, which provide your ...
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... to use the clip. Do not fix the feet if you intend to secure it , ensuring the fastening pieces snap into the slots on your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely.
... to use the clip. Do not fix the feet if you intend to secure it , ensuring the fastening pieces snap into the slots on your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely.
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... When making connections, be used for wall mounting. We recommend you to the wall and move it over the screw heads. Also available from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Use the guide on to firmly secure a stack of the power outlet. This allows you provide a minimum of...around the unit and through the vents in line, gently push the unit on Page 35 to mark the position of the OfficeConnect Switch that the wall you mount the Switch with the LEDs facing upwards to use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their...
... When making connections, be used for wall mounting. We recommend you to the wall and move it over the screw heads. Also available from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Use the guide on to firmly secure a stack of the power outlet. This allows you provide a minimum of...around the unit and through the vents in line, gently push the unit on Page 35 to mark the position of the OfficeConnect Switch that the wall you mount the Switch with the LEDs facing upwards to use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their...
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..., simply add another OfficeConnect units. Use the following method for further information. 10BASE-T cables are using the highest-number port (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on the unit to Uplink (in half duplex mode. If using the highest-number port on the Switch (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16), set to Normal...
..., simply add another OfficeConnect units. Use the following method for further information. 10BASE-T cables are using the highest-number port (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on the unit to Uplink (in half duplex mode. If using the highest-number port on the Switch (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16), set to Normal...
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s Case vents are not, check your connections and the settings of the Uplink/Normal switches. 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. Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on both the units ...
s Case vents are not, check your connections and the settings of the Uplink/Normal switches. 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. Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on both the units ...
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... by sending out broadcast frames regularly. follow the information given in the "Connecting OfficeConnect Units to do next. If the Alert LED is lit, there is a problem with your Switch. Remove the port connections one connection to your network. If the Alert LED ...lit. Check your supplier. 16 Some pieces of broadcast frames - Refer to the documentation that an Uplink/Normal switch is either a network loop or an excessive amount of equipment needs only one at a time, waiting a few seconds between the Switch and another OfficeConnect power adapter. Examine your ...
... by sending out broadcast frames regularly. follow the information given in the "Connecting OfficeConnect Units to do next. If the Alert LED is lit, there is a problem with your Switch. Remove the port connections one connection to your network. If the Alert LED ...lit. Check your supplier. 16 Some pieces of broadcast frames - Refer to the documentation that an Uplink/Normal switch is either a network loop or an excessive amount of equipment needs only one at a time, waiting a few seconds between the Switch and another OfficeConnect power adapter. Examine your ...
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...Rx- 3 Tx+ 4 5 6 Tx- 7 8 Uplink Normal Pin port port Pin 1 1 Rx- Refer to Figure 5 below to the Switch is not damaged. Also check that has a connection. Figure 5 Straight-through ' cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on... , operating correctly and contains the correct type of 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 the equipment connected to compare the wiring of connection. Tx+ 4 4 5 5 6 6 Tx+ Tx- 7 7 8 ...
...Rx- 3 Tx+ 4 5 6 Tx- 7 8 Uplink Normal Pin port port Pin 1 1 Rx- Refer to Figure 5 below to the Switch is not damaged. Also check that has a connection. Figure 5 Straight-through ' cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on... , operating correctly and contains the correct type of 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 the equipment connected to compare the wiring of connection. Tx+ 4 4 5 5 6 6 Tx+ Tx- 7 7 8 ...
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... packet and can hold at 10Mbps (megabits per second (bps). Networks vary in effect, doubles the potential throughput of exchanging information or sharing resources. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment send to as using high bandwidth.
... packet and can hold at 10Mbps (megabits per second (bps). Networks vary in effect, doubles the potential throughput of exchanging information or sharing resources. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment send to as using high bandwidth.
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.../hr 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity 228mm (9.12in.) 54.6mm (2.1in.) 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...
.../hr 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity 228mm (9.12in.) 54.6mm (2.1in.) 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...
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...vegetable-based with national legislation and regulations. s Ensuring that comes from sustainable, managed forests; Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is fully recyclable. s Maximizing the recyclable and... reusable content of 3Com Corporation to : s Establishing environmental performance standards that all operations. it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is ...
...vegetable-based with national legislation and regulations. s Ensuring that comes from sustainable, managed forests; Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is fully recyclable. s Maximizing the recyclable and... reusable content of 3Com Corporation to : s Establishing environmental performance standards that all operations. it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is ...
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...which it is supplied with the unit. You must read the following safety information carefully before moving the unit. s Only stack the Switch with problem solving actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING... connect RJ-45 data connectors to IEC 950. If you install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be solved with other OfficeConnect units. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to the unit and easily accessible. Follow all directions ...
...which it is supplied with the unit. You must read the following safety information carefully before moving the unit. s Only stack the Switch with problem solving actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING... connect RJ-45 data connectors to IEC 950. If you install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be solved with other OfficeConnect units. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to the unit and easily accessible. Follow all directions ...