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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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... with limited rights only as are registered in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA05) and, if appropriate, the page number. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are...any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the ...
... with limited rights only as are registered in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA05) and, if appropriate, the page number. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are...any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the ...
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... 8 The Rubber 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 Connecting...
... 8 The Rubber 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 Connecting...
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... but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the advantage of networking with up to use . If you to create a small network with 3Com® . s The Ethernet Hub 4C has four 10BASE-T ports, a 10BASE-2 port and an AUI port. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this, bringing networks into the small office.
... but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the advantage of networking with up to use . If you to create a small network with 3Com® . s The Ethernet Hub 4C has four 10BASE-T ports, a 10BASE-2 port and an AUI port. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this, bringing networks into the small office.
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...workstation, as shown in Figure 2. s An OfficeConnect Network Assistant CD-ROM. To connect workstations and additional OfficeConnect hubs to your hub, you need : 1 10BASE-T connections for all your equipment. 3Com produce a range of easy to install network ...adapter cards, which provide your workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for you can use transceivers. This denotes a crossover in the next section is 50m (164ft). s A 10Mbps Ethernet...
...workstation, as shown in Figure 2. s An OfficeConnect Network Assistant CD-ROM. To connect workstations and additional OfficeConnect hubs to your hub, you need : 1 10BASE-T connections for all your equipment. 3Com produce a range of easy to install network ...adapter cards, which provide your workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for you can use transceivers. This denotes a crossover in the next section is 50m (164ft). s A 10Mbps Ethernet...
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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 your desk. Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your... hub from out of the slot, the clip should come away with the clip. To fit the clip: 1 Place your OfficeConnect units together securely. Do not fix the feet if you to the marked areas at...
... 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 your desk. Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your... hub from out of the slot, the clip should come away with the clip. To fit the clip: 1 Place your OfficeConnect units together securely. Do not fix the feet if you to the marked areas at...
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...8C" on the underside of the power outlet. Using Your Hub You are now ready to use your OfficeConnect hub. Read pages 10-16 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 or Hub 4C Read pages 17-23 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 or 8C When you have connected your equipment, you are... installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is not restricted. We recommend you suspect there is a problem, refer to (depending on to ...
...8C" on the underside of the power outlet. Using Your Hub You are now ready to use your OfficeConnect hub. Read pages 10-16 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 or Hub 4C Read pages 17-23 if you have an: s OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 or 8C When you have connected your equipment, you are... installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is not restricted. We recommend you suspect there is a problem, refer to (depending on to ...
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... 10BASE-2 port, depending on which one is in use , and off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that the hub is connected to the port. Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is being used . AUI/COAX Status LEDs...
... 10BASE-2 port, depending on which one is in use , and off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that the hub is connected to the port. Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is being used . AUI/COAX Status LEDs...
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... 10BASE-2 port, the port partitions and the Coax Status LED lights yellow. Connect one end of the AUI cable. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together Connect workstations and other end to any of workstations that can use . To disconnect the cable, push the connector's .... If you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Wait about five seconds between power cycles. When the connector is set to your hub (Hub 4C only), using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before ...
... 10BASE-2 port, the port partitions and the Coax Status LED lights yellow. Connect one end of the AUI cable. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together Connect workstations and other end to any of workstations that can use . To disconnect the cable, push the connector's .... If you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Wait about five seconds between power cycles. When the connector is set to your hub (Hub 4C only), using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before ...
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... not being used. These problems are engaged. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your OfficeConnect hub. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your OfficeConnect hub. Check the AUI cable is not properly fitted; The port ... correct operation. 15 Alert LED continuously lit. The LED will be yellow). Check your network. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 4 AND 4C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to aid you may have a faulty power adapter which has caused this would cause the Coax Port ...
... not being used. These problems are engaged. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your OfficeConnect hub. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your OfficeConnect hub. Check the AUI cable is not properly fitted; The port ... correct operation. 15 Alert LED continuously lit. The LED will be yellow). Check your network. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 4 AND 4C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to aid you may have a faulty power adapter which has caused this would cause the Coax Port ...
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... 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. green - The 10BASE-2 port LED (Hub 8C only) can only be yellow or off - Collision LED yellow Flashes each time a collision is powered on that... the hub is detected on a port. yellow - Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each port. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to the port or...
... 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. green - The 10BASE-2 port LED (Hub 8C only) can only be yellow or off - Collision LED yellow Flashes each time a collision is powered on that... the hub is detected on a port. yellow - Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each port. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to the port or...
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... that can start . 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. CAUTION: Do not power the hub off and on quickly. To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into...Port Status LED lights yellow. This causes a network loop. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using 10BASE-T cables. Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you...
... that can start . 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. CAUTION: Do not power the hub off and on quickly. To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into...Port Status LED lights yellow. This causes a network loop. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using 10BASE-T cables. Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you...
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... The LED will be yellow). The port has partitioned. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is not being used. s Power off the hubs, wait about 5 seconds and then power on the port. follow the information...no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with your OfficeConnect hub. Examine your OfficeConnect hub. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your network. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to aid you may have a faulty power ...
... The LED will be yellow). The port has partitioned. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is not being used. s Power off the hubs, wait about 5 seconds and then power on the port. follow the information...no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with your OfficeConnect hub. Examine your OfficeConnect hub. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your network. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to aid you may have a faulty power ...
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...pass information around the network. 10BASE-T is the name given to a port, whether this and partitions (isolates) one path. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of exchanging information. Collisions are the units of information your TP network. 10BASE-2 is the... name given to transmit at 10Mbps. Packets are a part of normal Ethernet operation and occur if two or more than a single site. NETWORKING TERMINOLOGY A Network is a collection of workstations (for example, IBM-...
...pass information around the network. 10BASE-T is the name given to a port, whether this and partitions (isolates) one path. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of exchanging information. Collisions are the units of information your TP network. 10BASE-2 is the... name given to transmit at 10Mbps. Packets are a part of normal Ethernet operation and occur if two or more than a single site. NETWORKING TERMINOLOGY A Network is a collection of workstations (for example, IBM-...
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...-105°F) operating temperature 0-90% (non-condensing) humidity 225mm (9in.) 35.8mm (1.4in.) 135.4mm (5.3in.) + 15.2mm (0.6in.) for 10BASE-2 port (if applicable) OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power 2.33 W 7.96 BThU/hr 10.3 W 35.18 BThU/hr 3.13 W 10.69 BThU/hr 5.53 W 18.89 BThU/hr Weight 500g (1.1 lb) 550g...
...-105°F) operating temperature 0-90% (non-condensing) humidity 225mm (9in.) 35.8mm (1.4in.) 135.4mm (5.3in.) + 15.2mm (0.6in.) for 10BASE-2 port (if applicable) OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power 2.33 W 7.96 BThU/hr 10.3 W 35.18 BThU/hr 3.13 W 10.69 BThU/hr 5.53 W 18.89 BThU/hr Weight 500g (1.1 lb) 550g...
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Follow all directions carefully. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to the unit and easily accessible. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit. If you have a physical problem with the unit that cannot be used as telephone sockets. They cannot be solved with ...WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your supplier. s The socket outlet must be near to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to IEC 950. You can only remove power from the...
Follow all directions carefully. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to the unit and easily accessible. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with the unit. If you have a physical problem with the unit that cannot be used as telephone sockets. They cannot be solved with ...WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your supplier. s The socket outlet must be near to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to IEC 950. You can only remove power from the...
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... materials, under normal use of the software product not in accordance with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. No updates are replaced will become the property of 3Com. If it will carry a Year 2000 Warranty for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is lifetime, including the power adapter. Dated proof of purchase...
... materials, under normal use of the software product not in accordance with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. No updates are replaced will become the property of 3Com. If it will carry a Year 2000 Warranty for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is lifetime, including the power adapter. Dated proof of purchase...
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... HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION. Dead- This OfficeConnect® product comes with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of the package, and sent prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment, and...
... HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, AND LIMITS ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR, REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION. Dead- This OfficeConnect® product comes with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of the package, and sent prepaid and packaged appropriately for safe shipment, and...