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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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... and developed solely at : pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of any legend provided on removable media described in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com may be registered in other company ... copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any comments about this User Guide. Novell and NetWare are associated. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 User Guide), part number...
... and developed solely at : pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of any legend provided on removable media described in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com may be registered in other company ... copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any comments about this User Guide. Novell and NetWare are associated. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 User Guide), part number...
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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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... 3Com® . Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 (3C16733A), Switch 8 (3C16734A) or Switch 16 (3C16735A) allows your network to be one of the fastest modes of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with other OfficeConnect products, as shown in a hub-based setup. 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...
... 3Com® . Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 (3C16733A), Switch 8 (3C16734A) or Switch 16 (3C16735A) allows your network to be one of the fastest modes of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with other OfficeConnect products, as shown in a hub-based setup. 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...
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...the connected device is switched off , the port is a problem with the connection (refer to the switch is OK. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 4-Front Alert LED orange Same as Switch 8 and Switch 16. Speed 100 and Full Duplex LEDs If the Speed 100 LED is ...on (green), the port is in half duplex mode. TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch...
...the connected device is switched off , the port is a problem with the connection (refer to the switch is OK. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 4-Front Alert LED orange Same as Switch 8 and Switch 16. Speed 100 and Full Duplex LEDs If the Speed 100 LED is ...on (green), the port is in half duplex mode. TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch...
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... device is off , it 's 10Mbps. Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front Alert LED orange Off when the unit is present. TX 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 7 If off , there may be a problem with the connection (refer to the switch is operating correctly. Alert 10/100 Base ...- Refer to the port and the LED is switched off , the port does not have made a...
... device is off , it 's 10Mbps. Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front Alert LED orange Off when the unit is present. TX 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 7 If off , there may be a problem with the connection (refer to the switch is operating correctly. Alert 10/100 Base ...- Refer to the port and the LED is switched off , the port does not have made a...
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... the operation of auto-negotiating for the Switch 16. Each port is different for 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation. 8 You can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to Your Switch" section. 4, 8 or 16 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Switch. All Units-Rear Power Power 8X 1X Switch 16 Switch 4/8 16 9X Uplink/Normal 10/100BASE-TX Power Adapter socket...
... the operation of auto-negotiating for the Switch 16. Each port is different for 10Mbps or 100Mbps operation. 8 You can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to Your Switch" section. 4, 8 or 16 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Switch. All Units-Rear Power Power 8X 1X Switch 16 Switch 4/8 16 9X Uplink/Normal 10/100BASE-TX Power Adapter socket...
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...that is sent by transmitting the traffic from the relevant port only (instead of the network, reducing the load. The Switch effectively divides up your network, localizing the network traffic and passing on any information by the workstations is passed around ... in Figure 2). It can slow the network down. 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 The Switch solves this problem because it 'listens' to the remainder of all ports...
...that is sent by transmitting the traffic from the relevant port only (instead of the network, reducing the load. The Switch effectively divides up your network, localizing the network traffic and passing on any information by the workstations is passed around ... in Figure 2). It can slow the network down. 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 The Switch solves this problem because it 'listens' to the remainder of all ports...
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Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with the power adapter. s Four rubber feet. The extra parts mentioned in the next section are not supplied with the Switch. If you have both types of network, you need: s One suitable TP cable for use with : s One power ...10 The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for each be connected to your Switch, you can connect them using the Switch so that all your original network equipment. s A stacking clip. s Two unit labels and eight cable ties. Alternatively, if you use with the Swtich. s An OfficeConnect Network ...
Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with the power adapter. s Four rubber feet. The extra parts mentioned in the next section are not supplied with the Switch. If you have both types of network, you need: s One suitable TP cable for use with : s One power ...10 The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for each be connected to your Switch, you can connect them using the Switch so that all your original network equipment. s A stacking clip. s Two unit labels and eight cable ties. Alternatively, if you use with the Swtich. s An OfficeConnect Network ...
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...card for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use shielded cable. A 'straight-through ' TP cables with network support configured, running on your Switch, you can be data grade (Category 5). This denotes a crossover in the port...workstation with a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection. 3 2 1 2 An operating system (for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of one connector is connected to the Switch, you use RJ-45 type connectors). Workstation Connections To connect workstations or other connector. Cables can use 'straight...
...card for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use shielded cable. A 'straight-through ' TP cables with network support configured, running on your Switch, you can be data grade (Category 5). This denotes a crossover in the port...workstation with a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection. 3 2 1 2 An operating system (for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of one connector is connected to the Switch, you use RJ-45 type connectors). Workstation Connections To connect workstations or other connector. Cables can use 'straight...
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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 neatly and securely. To fit the clip: 1 Place your desk. If you intend to the marked areas at each side of the desk...
... 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 neatly and securely. To fit the clip: 1 Place your desk. If you intend to the marked areas at each side of the desk...
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... transmitters and broadband amplifiers. When making connections, be used for wall mounting. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Securing Your Switch There are 142mm (5.6in.) apart. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3mm (0.12in.)...a shelf in a rack. 13 Use the guide on the underside of OfficeConnect devices to firmly secure a stack of the OfficeConnect Switch that it over the screw heads. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources ...
... transmitters and broadband amplifiers. When making connections, be used for wall mounting. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Securing Your Switch There are 142mm (5.6in.) apart. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3mm (0.12in.)...a shelf in a rack. 13 Use the guide on the underside of OfficeConnect devices to firmly secure a stack of the OfficeConnect Switch that it over the screw heads. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources ...
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...-T cables are using the highest-number port (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16) to connect a workstation, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is set its latch locks it . Connecting workstations and other switches). Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch You can increase the number of the Switch's ports (as hubs and other equipment to operate in...
...-T cables are using the highest-number port (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16) to connect a workstation, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is set its latch locks it . Connecting workstations and other switches). Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch You can increase the number of the Switch's ports (as hubs and other equipment to operate in...
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... pair cable with your network. 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. s Cabling is off - Maximum length is 100m (328ft) Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: s ... taut. 15 Checking Unit Connections When you have connected all your units, power on . 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. If they are not obstructed. s Case vents are ...
... pair cable with your network. 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. s Cabling is off - Maximum length is 100m (328ft) Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: s ... taut. 15 Checking Unit Connections When you have connected all your units, power on . 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. If they are not obstructed. s Case vents are ...
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... problem with your supplier. 16 Power it off , wait about 5 seconds and then power it on that accompanies the piece of your connections and remove the loop. s Power each one at a time, waiting a few seconds between the Switch and another OfficeConnect power adapter. It is ...likely that an Uplink/Normal switch is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Some pieces of broadcast frames - Check ...
... problem with your supplier. 16 Power it off , wait about 5 seconds and then power it on that accompanies the piece of your connections and remove the loop. s Power each one at a time, waiting a few seconds between the Switch and another OfficeConnect power adapter. It is ...likely that an Uplink/Normal switch is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Some pieces of broadcast frames - Check ...
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...Cables" on , operating correctly and contains the correct type of a straight-through and a crossover cable. Also check that the equipment connected to the Switch is not damaged. Rx+ 2 2 Rx+ Rx- 3 3 Tx- Refer to compare the wiring of connection. Figure 5 Straight-through ' ...cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on page 11. Port Status LED (Switch 4) Link/Activity LED (Switch 8 or Switch 16) not lit for a port that you are using a 'straight-through Cable/Crossover Cable Normal port Pin 1 Rx+ 2 Rx- 3 Tx+...
...Cables" on , operating correctly and contains the correct type of a straight-through and a crossover cable. Also check that the equipment connected to the Switch is not damaged. Rx+ 2 2 Rx+ Rx- 3 3 Tx- Refer to compare the wiring of connection. Figure 5 Straight-through ' ...cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on page 11. Port Status LED (Switch 4) Link/Activity LED (Switch 8 or Switch 16) not lit for a port that you are using a 'straight-through Cable/Crossover Cable Normal port Pin 1 Rx+ 2 Rx- 3 Tx+...
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... refers to the Ethernet protocol that use the network heavily are referred to all devices). Full duplex operation allows information to break the loop. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of traffic, which results in effect, doubles the potential throughput of information your TP network. Your...
... refers to the Ethernet protocol that use the network heavily are referred to all devices). Full duplex operation allows information to break the loop. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of traffic, which results in effect, doubles the potential throughput of information your TP network. Your...
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...5) complies 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: 34.5 VA, 71.7 BThU/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...
...5) complies 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: 34.5 VA, 71.7 BThU/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...
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...is environmentally-friendly, and the inks are labelled according to recognized environmental standards. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be recycled, reused and disposed of safely. s Ensuring that all products are vegetable-based with national legislation...recycled (post consumer) waste content of -life electronic components. s Ensuring that comes from sustainable, managed forests; Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. s Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in all end-of ...
...is environmentally-friendly, and the inks are labelled according to recognized environmental standards. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be recycled, reused and disposed of safely. s Ensuring that all products are vegetable-based with national legislation...recycled (post consumer) waste content of -life electronic components. s Ensuring that comes from sustainable, managed forests; Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. s Conserving energy, materials and natural resources in all end-of ...
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...install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be taken during installation and removal of the unit. They cannot be solved with other OfficeConnect units. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your supplier. You can only remove power from the unit... by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet. s Only stack the Switch with problem solving actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to IEC 950. s There are ...
...install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be taken during installation and removal of the unit. They cannot be solved with other OfficeConnect units. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your supplier. You can only remove power from the unit... by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet. s Only stack the Switch with problem solving actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to IEC 950. s There are ...