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OfficeConnect® Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C User Guide (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A)
OfficeConnect® Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C User Guide (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A)
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... any legend provided on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Environmental Statement: Please recycle this document to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of 3Com Corporation. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA04) and, if...
... any legend provided on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Environmental Statement: Please recycle this document to , the implied warranties, terms or conditions of 3Com Corporation. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA04) and, if...
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... Feet 8 The Stacking Clip 8 Positioning Your Hub 9 Securing Your Hub 9 Using Your Hub 9 The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear 11 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 12 Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port 12 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together 12 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 13 Checking Connections 13...
... Feet 8 The Stacking Clip 8 Positioning Your Hub 9 Securing Your Hub 9 Using Your Hub 9 The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front 10 Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear 11 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 12 Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port 12 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together 12 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 13 Checking Connections 13...
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... Hub 4 has four 10BASE-T ports. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is a single repeater). Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect Hub and Optional Print Server HP JetDirect OfficeConnect print server OfficeConnect hub The OfficeConnect hubs have similar features and so this user guide contains general and specific information. Computer networks have proved to create a small network with 3Com...
... Hub 4 has four 10BASE-T ports. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is a single repeater). Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect Hub and Optional Print Server HP JetDirect OfficeConnect print server OfficeConnect hub The OfficeConnect hubs have similar features and so this user guide contains general and specific information. Computer networks have proved to create a small network with 3Com...
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... power adapter for you to your hub, you need extra equipment. To connect workstations and additional OfficeConnect hubs to fill out and return. The extra equipment listed in the port's internal wiring, for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to use transceivers. Your OfficeConnect hub comes with the OfficeConnect hub. s A stacking clip. s A 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver for...
... power adapter for you to your hub, you need extra equipment. To connect workstations and additional OfficeConnect hubs to fill out and return. The extra equipment listed in the port's internal wiring, for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to use transceivers. Your OfficeConnect hub comes with the OfficeConnect hub. s A stacking clip. s A 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver for...
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... The blue stacking clip allows you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each corner of the underside of your hub if you hook a finger around on the unit below . 2 Press down gently to secure it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit into... fit another unit: 1 Rest the second unit on top of the clip and align it , ensuring the fastening pieces snap into the slots on your OfficeConnect units together securely. CAUTION: You can stack up to a maximum of the unit below , as shown in Figure 3 (picture 2). If you intend to place ...
... The blue stacking clip allows you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each corner of the underside of your hub if you hook a finger around on the unit below . 2 Press down gently to secure it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit into... fit another unit: 1 Rest the second unit on top of the clip and align it , ensuring the fastening pieces snap into the slots on your OfficeConnect units together securely. CAUTION: You can stack up to a maximum of the unit below , as shown in Figure 3 (picture 2). If you intend to place ...
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... as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. Remove any connections to the hub and locate it is a problem, refer to use your OfficeConnect hub. When in a rack. Using Your Hub You are going to (depending on your hub): s "Problem Solving for the Hub 4 and 4C" on page 22 9 If you are now ready... 25.4mm (1in.) clearance. s Water or moisture cannot enter the case of direct sunlight and away from 3Com, is recommended that it over the screw heads. It is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of...
... as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. Remove any connections to the hub and locate it is a problem, refer to use your OfficeConnect hub. When in a rack. Using Your Hub You are going to (depending on your hub): s "Problem Solving for the Hub 4 and 4C" on page 22 9 If you are now ready... 25.4mm (1in.) clearance. s Water or moisture cannot enter the case of direct sunlight and away from 3Com, is recommended that it over the screw heads. It is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of...
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... one is in use , and off if either the 10BASE-2 port is being used or nothing is detected on a port. 10BASE-T Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status of the AUI or 10BASE-2 port, depending on . green/off - THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to excessive...
... one is in use , and off if either the 10BASE-2 port is being used or nothing is detected on a port. 10BASE-T Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status of the AUI or 10BASE-2 port, depending on . green/off - THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to excessive...
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... equipment that is effectively a fifth port. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to other adapter. Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T port. AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of port 4. Four 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. If used to connect your hub to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling...
... equipment that is effectively a fifth port. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to other adapter. Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T port. AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of port 4. Four 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. If used to connect your hub to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling...
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... can start . To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 4C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you start using your network immediately. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen' sorgf...
... can start . To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 4C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you start using your network immediately. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen' sorgf...
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... on . Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your hub. This is not properly fitted; Port Status LED yellow for your OfficeConnect hub. These problems are engaged. follow the information given for a 10BASE-T port. Examine your network which needs replacing with your OfficeConnect hub. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. If...
... on . Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your hub. This is not properly fitted; Port Status LED yellow for your OfficeConnect hub. These problems are engaged. follow the information given for a 10BASE-T port. Examine your network which needs replacing with your OfficeConnect hub. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. If...
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... Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that the hub is received on that segment. The port has partitioned due to a fault on a port. The 10BASE-2 port LED (Hub 8C only) can only be yellow or off - Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each port. Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status...
... Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that the hub is received on that segment. The port has partitioned due to a fault on a port. The 10BASE-2 port LED (Hub 8C only) can only be yellow or off - Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each port. Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status...
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... of equipment that is effectively a ninth port. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 10BASE-2 port (Hub 8C only) Can be used to connect your hub to other adapter. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. 18 Refer to another OfficeConnect hub. Uplink/Normal 8 1x POWER COAX...
... of equipment that is effectively a ninth port. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 10BASE-2 port (Hub 8C only) Can be used to connect your hub to other adapter. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. 18 Refer to another OfficeConnect hub. Uplink/Normal 8 1x POWER COAX...
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... both 10BASE-T and 10BASE-2. If you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Do not connect the same two hubs together using 10BASE-T cables. This causes a network loop. Wait about five seconds between power cycles. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt...
... both 10BASE-T and 10BASE-2. If you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Do not connect the same two hubs together using 10BASE-T cables. This causes a network loop. Wait about five seconds between power cycles. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt...
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... green, on receiving a valid packet on what to your OfficeConnect hub. s Power off the hubs, wait about 5 seconds and then power on . Examine your power adapter connection. Port Status LED yellow for a 10BASE-T port. Check your connections and remove the loop. Each piece of...on the port. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to aid you may have a faulty power adapter which needs replacing with the hub. Check your hub connections; PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to your OfficeConnect hub. These ...
... green, on receiving a valid packet on what to your OfficeConnect hub. s Power off the hubs, wait about 5 seconds and then power on . Examine your power adapter connection. Port Status LED yellow for a 10BASE-T port. Check your connections and remove the loop. Each piece of...on the port. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to aid you may have a faulty power adapter which needs replacing with the hub. Check your hub connections; PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to your OfficeConnect hub. These ...
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...of normal Ethernet operation and occur if two or more devices (pieces of network equipment) attempt to transmit at 10Mbps. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment send to each other equipment (for example, printers), ...connected for example, IBM-compatible personal computers) and other over the network. An AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) port is a collection of workstations (for the purpose of exchanging information. A Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are within...
...of normal Ethernet operation and occur if two or more devices (pieces of network equipment) attempt to transmit at 10Mbps. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for connecting your workstations and other equipment send to each other equipment (for example, printers), ...connected for example, IBM-compatible personal computers) and other over the network. An AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) port is a collection of workstations (for the purpose of exchanging information. A Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are within...
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The use of unscreened cables (category 3 or category 5) complies with the Class A requirements. *Refer to "Electromagnetic Compatibility" on page 38 for 10BASE-2 port (if applicable) OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power Weight 4 VA, 14 BThU/hr 500g (1.1 lb) 12 VA, 40 BThU/hr 550g (1.2 lb) 11 VA, 38 BThU/hr 500g...
The use of unscreened cables (category 3 or category 5) complies with the Class A requirements. *Refer to "Electromagnetic Compatibility" on page 38 for 10BASE-2 port (if applicable) OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power Weight 4 VA, 14 BThU/hr 500g (1.1 lb) 12 VA, 40 BThU/hr 550g (1.2 lb) 11 VA, 38 BThU/hr 500g...
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... are only maintained if the equipment to the unit and easily accessible. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to these... contact your personal safety. You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to IEC 950. s The socket outlet must be near to which it is supplied with the unit...
... are only maintained if the equipment to the unit and easily accessible. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to these... contact your personal safety. You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to IEC 950. s The socket outlet must be near to which it is supplied with the unit...
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... user manual. If it will make reasonable efforts to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product. 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 3Com OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C The duration of the warranty for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is longer. Replacement products may be 35 Customer assumes responsibility for ninety...
... user manual. If it will make reasonable efforts to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product. 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 3Com OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C The duration of the warranty for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is longer. Replacement products may be 35 Customer assumes responsibility for ninety...
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... OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Telephone Support. Telephone technical support is available from 3Com from a 3Com representative by close of the package. This OfficeConnect® product comes with telephone technical support for tracking of business the following business day. pre...
... OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Telephone Support. Telephone technical support is available from 3Com from a 3Com representative by close of the package. This OfficeConnect® product comes with telephone technical support for tracking of business the following business day. pre...