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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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... registered in conjunction with only such rights as such is applicable. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. You agree not to you . All other company and product names may not...or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is provided with , this user guide after use. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA04) and, if appropriate, the page number. All rights reserved. Novell and NetWare are provided to ...
... registered in conjunction with only such rights as such is applicable. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you in other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. You agree not to you . All other company and product names may not...or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is provided with , this user guide after use. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA04) and, if appropriate, the page number. All rights reserved. Novell and NetWare are provided to ...
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... 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...
... 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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... workstations, as shown in Figure 1. When referring to use . Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect Hub and Optional Print Server HP JetDirect OfficeConnect print server OfficeConnect hub The OfficeConnect hubs have the following ports: s The Ethernet Hub 4 has four 10BASE-T ports. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this user guide contains general and specific information. They are ideal...
... workstations, as shown in Figure 1. When referring to use . Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect Hub and Optional Print Server HP JetDirect OfficeConnect print server OfficeConnect hub The OfficeConnect hubs have the following ports: s The Ethernet Hub 4 has four 10BASE-T ports. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this user guide contains general and specific information. They are ideal...
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... your workstations with the graphical symbol 'x'. s Four rubber feet. s A 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver for use transceivers. Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to use with the hub. The extra equipment listed in Figure 2. CREATING YOUR NETWORK What Else Do I Need? The maximum length...
... your workstations with the graphical symbol 'x'. s Four rubber feet. s A 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver for use transceivers. Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to use with the hub. The extra equipment listed in Figure 2. CREATING YOUR NETWORK What Else Do I Need? The maximum length...
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... The blue stacking clip allows you hook a finger around one of the the fastening pieces and then pull it gently from moving around on your hub if you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each corner of the underside of the unit. 4 Push the ... shown in Figure 3 (picture 1), ensuring that the longer sections of the fastening pieces are going to use the clip. To fit the clip: 1 Place your OfficeConnect units together securely. To fit another unit: 1 Rest the second unit on top of the clip and align it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening...
... The blue stacking clip allows you hook a finger around one of the the fastening pieces and then pull it gently from moving around on your hub if you are pointing downwards. 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each corner of the underside of the unit. 4 Push the ... shown in Figure 3 (picture 1), ensuring that the longer sections of the fastening pieces are going to use the clip. To fit the clip: 1 Place your OfficeConnect units together securely. To fit another unit: 1 Rest the second unit on top of the clip and align it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening...
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...use your network. When in line, gently push the hub on page 15 s "Problem Solving for wall mounting. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, 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. Securing Your Hub There are two slots on ...
...use your network. When in line, gently push the hub on page 15 s "Problem Solving for wall mounting. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, 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. Securing Your Hub There are two slots on ...
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... in use . The port has partitioned due to the port or the link has failed. green/off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Alert Port Status Power ActivityCollision 1234 Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned AUI/COAX Green=AUI Partitioned off - The link...
... in use . The port has partitioned due to the port or the link has failed. green/off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Alert Port Status Power ActivityCollision 1234 Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned AUI/COAX Green=AUI Partitioned off - The link...
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... 10Mbps transceivers of different media types to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with RJ-45 connectors. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to be used , it is supplied with this OfficeConnect hub. POWER Uplink Normal 4 1x COAX AUI 10BASE-2 port (Hub 4C only) Can be connected to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. Do not use...
... 10Mbps transceivers of different media types to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with RJ-45 connectors. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to be used , it is supplied with this OfficeConnect hub. POWER Uplink Normal 4 1x COAX AUI 10BASE-2 port (Hub 4C only) Can be connected to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. Do not use...
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...network immediately. Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port You can connect a 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver to your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. If the AUI port is not used and a terminator is not connected to do not need more ports, simply add more... OfficeConnect hubs. This is fully in, its latch locks it . AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together Connect workstations and other equipment to any ...
...network immediately. Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port You can connect a 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver to your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. If the AUI port is not used and a terminator is not connected to do not need more ports, simply add more... OfficeConnect hubs. This is fully in, its latch locks it . AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre en route. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together Connect workstations and other equipment to any ...
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... Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Alert LED continuously lit. Examine your power adapter connection. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. With 10BASE-T it is likely a terminator (end piece) is powered on what to do next. These problems are engaged.... If there is a loop in your network which needs replacing with another OfficeConnect power adapter. Port Status LED yellow for your OfficeConnect hub. It is likely that there is still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with ...
... Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Alert LED continuously lit. Examine your power adapter connection. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. With 10BASE-T it is likely a terminator (end piece) is powered on what to do next. These problems are engaged.... If there is a loop in your network which needs replacing with another OfficeConnect power adapter. Port Status LED yellow for your OfficeConnect hub. It is likely that there is still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with ...
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THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to a fault on that the hub is powered on. The link between the port and the next piece of each port. The port has partitioned due to ... if the port has partitioned. The 10BASE-2 port LED (Hub 8C only) can only be yellow or off - Nothing is OK. green - Alert Port Status Power Activity Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COAX Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that segment.
THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to a fault on that the hub is powered on. The link between the port and the next piece of each port. The port has partitioned due to ... if the port has partitioned. The 10BASE-2 port LED (Hub 8C only) can only be yellow or off - Nothing is OK. green - Alert Port Status Power Activity Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COAX Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that segment.
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...-45 connectors. Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. You can be used to connect your hub to other adapter. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 20. Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Do not use the power adapter that has...
...-45 connectors. Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. You can be used to connect your hub to other adapter. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 20. Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Do not use the power adapter that has...
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...cables. When the connector is set to Normal (out). Do not connect the same two hubs together using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you start using both 10BASE-T...cable, simply slot the connector into place. 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. You can connect to your network immediately. If a terminator is correct operation. 19 Wait about ...
...cables. When the connector is set to Normal (out). Do not connect the same two hubs together using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you start using both 10BASE-T...cable, simply slot the connector into place. 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. You can connect to your network immediately. If a terminator is correct operation. 19 Wait about ...
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...for a 10BASE-T port. Check your connections and remove the loop. s Power off the hubs, wait about 5 seconds and then power on what to partition. The LED will be yellow). Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. With 10BASE-T it is likely a terminator (end piece) is not being ...used. this port to do next. If this section does not solve your problem, contact your supplier for your OfficeConnect hub. Perform these actions first: s Ensure all equipment is correct operation. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Each piece...
...for a 10BASE-T port. Check your connections and remove the loop. s Power off the hubs, wait about 5 seconds and then power on what to partition. The LED will be yellow). Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. With 10BASE-T it is likely a terminator (end piece) is not being ...used. this port to do next. If this section does not solve your problem, contact your supplier for your OfficeConnect hub. Perform these actions first: s Ensure all equipment is correct operation. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Each piece...
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...cable. A segment is the length of Ethernet cable connected to break the loop. Collisions are connected by a general increase in traffic. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of its ports to a port, whether this and partitions (isolates) one path. A sudden .... NETWORKING TERMINOLOGY A Network is not accompanied by more than a single site. Packets are within a single room, others span continents. Your hub detects this cable is the name given to pass information around the network. 10BASE-T is a network, usually in an office, that runs ...
...cable. A segment is the length of Ethernet cable connected to break the loop. Collisions are connected by a general increase in traffic. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of its ports to a port, whether this and partitions (isolates) one path. A sudden .... NETWORKING TERMINOLOGY A Network is not accompanied by more than a single site. Packets are within a single room, others span continents. Your hub detects this cable is the name given to pass information around the network. 10BASE-T is a network, usually in an office, that runs ...
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... 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 (1.1 lb...
... 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 (1.1 lb...
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Follow all directions carefully. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit that you must be near to which it is supplied with the unit. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. s Disconnect the power adapter before you have a physical problem with other OfficeConnect units. s To ensure compliance with international safety standards, only use the...
Follow all directions carefully. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit that you must be near to which it is supplied with the unit. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. s Disconnect the power adapter before you have a physical problem with other OfficeConnect units. s To ensure compliance with international safety standards, only use the...
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...except where the non-compatibility is lifetime, including the power adapter. OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE Customer must be new or reconditioned. 3Com warrants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety (90) days from shipment, or the remainder of the ...products will become the property of 3Com. Dated proof of purchase from 3Com or its software products will meet this standard. Advance hardware exchange is longer. 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 (...
...except where the non-compatibility is lifetime, including the power adapter. OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE Customer must be new or reconditioned. 3Com warrants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety (90) days from shipment, or the remainder of the ...products will become the property of 3Com. Dated proof of purchase from 3Com or its software products will meet this standard. Advance hardware exchange is longer. 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 (...