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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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...or by any means or used to make any comments about this user guide after use. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are associated. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995)... (June 1987), whichever is furnished under a license agreement included with , this documentation at : pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. All rights reserved. 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. Microsoft, MS-DOS,...
...or by any means or used to make any comments about this user guide after use. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are associated. Software is delivered as "Commercial Computer Software" as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995)... (June 1987), whichever is furnished under a license agreement included with , this documentation at : pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. All rights reserved. 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. Microsoft, MS-DOS,...
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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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... 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. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. s The Ethernet Hub 8 has eight 10BASE-T ports. The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C...
... 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. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. s The Ethernet Hub 8 has eight 10BASE-T ports. The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C...
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... : s One power adapter for example 1x, 2x, 3x... The maximum length you can use transceivers. Your OfficeConnect hub comes with the OfficeConnect hub. In order to comply with network support configured, running on your workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for all... your equipment. 3Com produce a range of easy to your hub, you need extra equipment. s A 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver for the chosen media type. 3Com...
... : s One power adapter for example 1x, 2x, 3x... The maximum length you can use transceivers. Your OfficeConnect hub comes with the OfficeConnect hub. In order to comply with network support configured, running on your workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for all... your equipment. 3Com produce a range of easy to your hub, you need extra equipment. s A 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver for the chosen media type. 3Com...
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... pieces are going to use the clip. Smaller units must be stacked above larger units. Do not fix the feet if you to stack your OfficeConnect units together securely. Figure 3 Stacking Your Units Together 1 Fastening 2 Piece Fastening Piece To remove the clip: 1 Remove the top unit together with the clip.... unit, and then separate once the clip is loose. 8 Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your hub from moving around one of the the fastening pieces and then pull it gently from out of the slot, the clip should come away with...
... pieces are going to use the clip. Smaller units must be stacked above larger units. Do not fix the feet if you to stack your OfficeConnect units together securely. Figure 3 Stacking Your Units Together 1 Fastening 2 Piece Fastening Piece To remove the clip: 1 Remove the top unit together with the clip.... unit, and then separate once the clip is loose. 8 Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your hub from moving around one of the the fastening pieces and then pull it gently from out of the slot, the clip should come away with...
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... equipment, you are now ready to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. 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). We recommend you mount the hubs with the LEDs facing upwards to create your network, using your...
... equipment, you are now ready to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. 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). We recommend you mount the hubs with the LEDs facing upwards to create your network, using your...
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...due to a fault on that the hub is detected on the network. Alert Port Status Power ActivityCollision 1234 Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned AUI/COAX Green=AUI Partitioned off=COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that segment.... AUI/COAX Status LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/off if either the 10BASE-2 port is being used. yellow - The link between the...
...due to a fault on that the hub is detected on the network. Alert Port Status Power ActivityCollision 1234 Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned AUI/COAX Green=AUI Partitioned off=COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that segment.... AUI/COAX Status LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/off if either the 10BASE-2 port is being used. yellow - The link between the...
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... Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece of port 4. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 14. Refer to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Refer to other adapter. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation... ports Use 10BASE-T cable 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. 11 For correct usage, refer to the hub. AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of...
... Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece of port 4. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 14. Refer to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Refer to other adapter. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation... ports Use 10BASE-T cable 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. 11 For correct usage, refer to the hub. AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of...
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...'s latch in , its latch locks it . If you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 4C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port You can connect a 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver to your network immediately. Do not...all port connections, so you can start . When you need to connect a terminator (end piece) to your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you do this. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de...
...'s latch in , its latch locks it . If you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 4C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port You can connect a 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver to your network immediately. Do not...all port connections, so you can start . When you need to connect a terminator (end piece) to your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you do this. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de...
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... LED will be yellow). Check your connections and remove the loop. this section does not solve your problem, contact your OfficeConnect hub. If there is a loop in which case the corresponding Port Status LED will change from yellow to light yellow (partition). Examine your...s Ensure all equipment is correct operation. 15 Alert LED continuously lit. There is correctly connected to the hub and to do next. Port Status LED yellow for your hub. Examine your OfficeConnect hub. Ensure both slide locks are rarely serious, the cause is not being used. With 10BASE-2 it is...
... LED will be yellow). Check your connections and remove the loop. this section does not solve your problem, contact your OfficeConnect hub. If there is a loop in which case the corresponding Port Status LED will change from yellow to light yellow (partition). Examine your...s Ensure all equipment is correct operation. 15 Alert LED continuously lit. There is correctly connected to the hub and to do next. Port Status LED yellow for your hub. Examine your OfficeConnect hub. Ensure both slide locks are rarely serious, the cause is not being used. With 10BASE-2 it is...
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... 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 link between the port and the next piece of network equipment is powered on. yellow - Nothing is ... is detected on the network. 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 OK. green - The 10BASE-2 port LED (Hub 8C only) can only be yellow or off - Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each time...
... 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 link between the port and the next piece of network equipment is powered on. yellow - Nothing is ... is detected on the network. 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 OK. green - The 10BASE-2 port LED (Hub 8C only) can only be yellow or off - Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each time...
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...operation of equipment that is effectively a ninth port. If used to connect your hub to another OfficeConnect hub. Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 20. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. Uplink/Normal 8 1x POWER COAX Power Adapter ... piece of port 8. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. 18 Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 10BASE-2 port (Hub 8C only) Can be used to link to other adapter....
...operation of equipment that is effectively a ninth port. If used to connect your hub to another OfficeConnect hub. Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 20. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. Uplink/Normal 8 1x POWER COAX Power Adapter ... piece of port 8. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. 18 Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 10BASE-2 port (Hub 8C only) Can be used to link to other adapter....
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...to any of workstations that can connect to your network immediately. CAUTION: Do not power the hub off and on quickly. If you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. The hub detects all port connections, so you can use the 10BASE-2 port, you are using port...port. To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in , its latch locks it . Do not connect the same two hubs together using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. You can start . If you need to connect a ...
...to any of workstations that can connect to your network immediately. CAUTION: Do not power the hub off and on quickly. If you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. The hub detects all port connections, so you can use the 10BASE-2 port, you are using port...port. To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in , its latch locks it . Do not connect the same two hubs together using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. You can start . If you need to connect a ...
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... network which has caused this would cause the 10BASE-2 Port Status LED to your hub. It is likely that there is incorrectly set. Port Status LED yellow for information on . Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. These problems are rarely serious, the cause is still no power, you...Do not use of equipment needs only one connection to light yellow (partition). 22 This is powered on what to a loop in your OfficeConnect hub. follow the information given for a 10BASE-T port. With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is a loop in which needs replacing ...
... network which has caused this would cause the 10BASE-2 Port Status LED to your hub. It is likely that there is incorrectly set. Port Status LED yellow for information on . Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. These problems are rarely serious, the cause is still no power, you...Do not use of equipment needs only one connection to light yellow (partition). 22 This is powered on what to a loop in your OfficeConnect hub. follow the information given for a 10BASE-T port. With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is a loop in which needs replacing ...
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The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of exchanging information. A ...operation and occur if two or more devices (pieces of network equipment) attempt to network equipment (Hub 8C only). 24 Collisions are the units of information your TP network. 10BASE-2 is not accompanied by more than a...Interface) port is a network, usually in traffic. Networks vary in collisions can indicate a problem with 10BASE-2 cable, via single speed hubs, the entire cable forms a single segment. A Local Area Network (LAN) is a standard type of port used to break the ...
The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of exchanging information. A ...operation and occur if two or more devices (pieces of network equipment) attempt to network equipment (Hub 8C only). 24 Collisions are the units of information your TP network. 10BASE-2 is not accompanied by more than a...Interface) port is a network, usually in traffic. Networks vary in collisions can indicate a problem with 10BASE-2 cable, via single speed hubs, the entire cable forms a single segment. A Local Area Network (LAN) is a standard type of port used to break the ...
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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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...Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to these sockets. 27 s To ensure compliance with the unit. If you have a physical problem with other OfficeConnect units. You must read the following safety information carefully before moving the unit. You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power.... IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your supplier. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit that cannot be used as telephone sockets. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets.
...Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to these sockets. 27 s To ensure compliance with the unit. If you have a physical problem with other OfficeConnect units. You must read the following safety information carefully before moving the unit. You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power.... IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your supplier. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit that cannot be used as telephone sockets. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets.
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... 1, 1998 that its software products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under this product will perform in accordance with 3Com's standard terms and conditions for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is lifetime, including the power adapter. If it will be 35 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE Customer...
... 1, 1998 that its software products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under this product will perform in accordance with 3Com's standard terms and conditions for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is lifetime, including the power adapter. If it will be 35 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE Customer...
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...a return call from 9 a.m. The replacement product will normally be shipped not later than three (3) business days after 3Com receives the defective product. This OfficeConnect® product comes with any software, firmware, information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or... integrated with telephone technical support for this is available from 3Com from a 3Com representative by close of business the ...
...a return call from 9 a.m. The replacement product will normally be shipped not later than three (3) business days after 3Com receives the defective product. This OfficeConnect® product comes with any software, firmware, information, or memory data of Customer contained in, stored on, or... integrated with telephone technical support for this is available from 3Com from a 3Com representative by close of business the ...