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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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... included with , this documentation at any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to 3Com at private expense. All rights reserved. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are associated. 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. Microsoft, MS-DOS...
... included with , this documentation at any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to 3Com at private expense. All rights reserved. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are associated. 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. Microsoft, MS-DOS...
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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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... load without affecting access to critical resources. As the power of networking with 3Com® . The Switch is ideal for desktop use with the OfficeConnect Stacking clip. Computer networks have proved to the small office. Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 (3C16733A), Switch 8 (3C16734A) or Switch 16 (3C16735A) allows your network to be segmented so that , if unchecked, can be...
... load without affecting access to critical resources. As the power of networking with 3Com® . The Switch is ideal for desktop use with the OfficeConnect Stacking clip. Computer networks have proved to the small office. Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 (3C16733A), Switch 8 (3C16734A) or Switch 16 (3C16735A) allows your network to be segmented so that , if unchecked, can be...
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...section). If the LED is off , or there is a problem with the connection (refer to the switch is OK. The Activity LED flashes (yellow) each time a packet passes through the port. Port Status... operating at 100Mbps. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the port is operating at 10Mbps. If the Full Duplex LED is on (green), ... TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 6 Speed 100 and Full Duplex LEDs If the Speed 100 LED is on (green), the link between the port and the...
...section). If the LED is off , or there is a problem with the connection (refer to the switch is OK. The Activity LED flashes (yellow) each time a packet passes through the port. Port Status... operating at 100Mbps. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off , the port is operating at 10Mbps. If the Full Duplex LED is on (green), ... TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 6 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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... be a problem. TX 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 7 TX 12345678 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power 10/100 Base - Flashes for self test. The LED flashes each time a packet passes through the port. Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front Alert LED orange Off when the unit is present...
... be a problem. TX 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 7 TX 12345678 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power 10/100 Base - Flashes for self test. The LED flashes each time a packet passes through the port. Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front Alert LED orange Off when the unit is present...
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... connectors. You can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to Normal (out). Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of auto-negotiating for the Switch 16. 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. All Units-Rear Power Power 8X 1X Switch 16 Switch 4/8 16 9X Uplink/Normal 10/100BASE-TX...
... connectors. You can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to Normal (out). Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of auto-negotiating for the Switch 16. 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. All Units-Rear Power Power 8X 1X Switch 16 Switch 4/8 16 9X Uplink/Normal 10/100BASE-TX...
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...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 This operation is not passed to the Switch. If you have any information that is...can result in operation, any high performance workstations that require a lot of bandwidth, connect them is called 'switching'. How the Switch Can Be Used Switching When a network of repeater hubs is in a lot of unnecessary traffic that can slow the network down....
...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 This operation is not passed to the Switch. If you have any information that is...can result in operation, any high performance workstations that require a lot of bandwidth, connect them is called 'switching'. How the Switch Can Be Used Switching When a network of repeater hubs is in a lot of unnecessary traffic that can slow the network down....
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The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for use with the Switch. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to your Switch, you to fill out and return. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for each be connected to your investments because it maintains 10BASE-T connections to either...
The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for use with the Switch. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to your Switch, you to fill out and return. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for each be connected to your investments because it maintains 10BASE-T connections to either...
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... to the same pin of the other equipment (such as servers) directly to your Switch, you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of one where each pin of easy to install network adapters, which...10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection. 3 2 1 2 An operating system (for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use RJ-45 type connectors). The maximum length you can be data grade (Category 5). Your supplier should stock suitable cables. Workstation Connections To connect...
... to the same pin of the other equipment (such as servers) directly to your Switch, you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of one where each pin of easy to install network adapters, which...10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection. 3 2 1 2 An operating system (for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use RJ-45 type connectors). The maximum length you can be data grade (Category 5). Your supplier should stock suitable cables. Workstation Connections To connect...
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...the desktop or onto a shelf in the side of the case is not restricted. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Air flow around the unit and through the vents in... a rack. 13 Securing Your Switch There are 142mm (5.6in.) apart. Also available from sources of electrical noise such as radios...
...the desktop or onto a shelf in the side of the case is not restricted. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Air flow around the unit and through the vents in... a rack. 13 Securing Your Switch There are 142mm (5.6in.) apart. Also available from sources of electrical noise such as radios...
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... following method for further information. 10BASE-T cables are using the highest-number port on the Switch (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16) to any of the Switch. Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch You can increase the number of the Switch's ports (as hubs and other equipment to use a 'straight-through' TP cable. If using...
... following method for further information. 10BASE-T cables are using the highest-number port on the Switch (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16) to any of the Switch. Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch You can increase the number of the Switch's ports (as hubs and other equipment to use a 'straight-through' TP cable. If using...
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... not obstructed. Checking Unit Connections When you have connected all your units, power on . s Cabling is off - 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. this is the best way to Uplink (in) Uplink/Normal Twisted...
... not obstructed. Checking Unit Connections When you have connected all your units, power on . s Cabling is off - 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. this is the best way to Uplink (in) Uplink/Normal Twisted...
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...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. Each piece of broadcast traffic on . Excessive amounts of network equipment operate by sending out broadcast frames regularly....which needs replacing with another OfficeConnect hub not working. If the Alert LED is lit, there is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Perform these actions first: s Ensure all of network equipment. Check your supplier. 16 Remove the port connections one...
...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. Each piece of broadcast traffic on . Excessive amounts of network equipment operate by sending out broadcast frames regularly....which needs replacing with another OfficeConnect hub not working. If the Alert LED is lit, there is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Perform these actions first: s Ensure all of network equipment. Check your supplier. 16 Remove the port connections one...
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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 you are using a 'straight-through' cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on page 11. Refer ...- 7 8 Uplink Normal Pin port port Pin 1 1 Rx- 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 Check that has a connection. Refer to the Switch is not damaged. Figure 5 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 you are using a 'straight-through' cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on page 11. Refer ...- 7 8 Uplink Normal Pin port port Pin 1 1 Rx- 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 Check that has a connection. Refer to the Switch is not damaged. Figure 5 Straight-through and a crossover cable.
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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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Follow all directions carefully. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. They cannot be near to which it is supplied with problem solving actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. Only connect RJ-45 data .... IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be solved with the unit. s Only stack the Switch with other OfficeConnect units. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. WARNING: RJ-45 ports.
Follow all directions carefully. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. They cannot be near to which it is supplied with problem solving actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. Only connect RJ-45 data .... IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be solved with the unit. s Only stack the Switch with other OfficeConnect units. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. WARNING: RJ-45 ports.
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... hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller, 3Com shall, at 3Com's option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid for the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 (3C16733A), Switch 8 (3C16734A) and Switch 16 (3C16735A) is caused by a "bug" or defect in the third party's product or from your...
... hardware or applications software products provided by third parties, that the operation of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller, 3Com shall, at 3Com's option and expense, to refund the purchase price paid for the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 (3C16733A), Switch 8 (3C16734A) and Switch 16 (3C16735A) is caused by a "bug" or defect in the third party's product or from your...