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OfficeConnect® Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) User Guide
OfficeConnect® Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) User Guide
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... to provide notification of Microsoft Corporation. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered trademarks of such revision or change. 3Com Technologies provides this documentation and the software described herein are unable to you. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA06) and, if appropriate, the page number...
... to provide notification of Microsoft Corporation. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered trademarks of such revision or change. 3Com Technologies provides this documentation and the software described herein are unable to you. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C), part number (DUA1670-0AAA06) and, if appropriate, the page number...
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... Spot Checks 14 Problem Solving for the Hub 4 and 4C 15 The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C 17 Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front 17 Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 18 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 19 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together 19 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 20 Checking Connections 20 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T 21 Checking Connections 21...
... Spot Checks 14 Problem Solving for the Hub 4 and 4C 15 The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C 17 Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front 17 Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 18 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 19 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together 19 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 20 Checking Connections 20 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T 21 Checking Connections 21...
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...3Com has changed this user guide contains general and specific information. They are ideal for desktop use the OfficeConnect hubs. This user guide describes how to all products, this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C...together with the OfficeConnect stacking clip. I The Ethernet Hub 4C has four 10BASE-T ports, a 10BASE-2 port and an AUI port. The hubs have the following ports: I The Ethernet Hub 8C has eight 10BASE-T ports and one of the ...
...3Com has changed this user guide contains general and specific information. They are ideal for desktop use the OfficeConnect hubs. This user guide describes how to all products, this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C...together with the OfficeConnect stacking clip. I The Ethernet Hub 4C has four 10BASE-T ports, a 10BASE-2 port and an AUI port. The hubs have the following ports: I The Ethernet Hub 8C has eight 10BASE-T ports and one of the ...
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... 'Y' piece for each extra hub. Cables can connect up to 30 hubs on what ports your hub has, you can use straight-through TP cable for each additional hub. The minimum cable length you can use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 to connect using 10BASE-2 (Hub 4C and 8C only), you use shielded. ...You can use 'T' pieces but 'Y' pieces provide optimal clearance of the other ports. (See Figure 2.) I One 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable for each hub. The maximum length you can use is 185m (607ft...
... 'Y' piece for each extra hub. Cables can connect up to 30 hubs on what ports your hub has, you can use straight-through TP cable for each additional hub. The minimum cable length you can use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 to connect using 10BASE-2 (Hub 4C and 8C only), you use shielded. ...You can use 'T' pieces but 'Y' pieces provide optimal clearance of the other ports. (See Figure 2.) I One 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable for each hub. The maximum length you can use is 185m (607ft...
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...of this guide to use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. Remove any connections to secure. Using Your Hub You are 150mm (5.9in.) apart. You need two suitable screws. Also available from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). If you provide a minimum of the holes. I ...the power outlet. When in a rack. Read pages 10-16 if you have an: I OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 or Hub 4C Read pages 17-23 if you have an: I OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 or 8C When you have connected your equipment, you are ready to mark the position of 25.4mm (1in.) clearance....
...of this guide to use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. Remove any connections to secure. Using Your Hub You are 150mm (5.9in.) apart. You need two suitable screws. Also available from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). If you provide a minimum of the holes. I ...the power outlet. When in a rack. Read pages 10-16 if you have an: I OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 or Hub 4C Read pages 17-23 if you have an: I OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 or 8C When you have connected your equipment, you are ready to mark the position of 25.4mm (1in.) clearance....
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...- Alert Port Status Power Activity Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COAX Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 3C16701A 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status of network equipment is connected to excessive network use or ...time a packet is detected on a port. off . Collisions are part of normal network operation. 17 Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 8C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is yellow if the port has partitioned. Activity LED...
...- Alert Port Status Power Activity Collision 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COAX Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 3C16701A 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Port Status LEDs green/yellow Indicates the status of network equipment is connected to excessive network use or ...time a packet is detected on a port. off . Collisions are part of normal network operation. 17 Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 8C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is yellow if the port has partitioned. Activity LED...
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... Workstations and Other Equipment to it . This is fully in and remove it . The hub detects all port connections, so you do not use the 10BASE-2 port, you can use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to any of workstations that can connect to Normal (out). CAUTION: Do not ...power the hub off and on quickly. To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in , its latch locks...
... Workstations and Other Equipment to it . This is fully in and remove it . The hub detects all port connections, so you do not use the 10BASE-2 port, you can use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to any of workstations that can connect to Normal (out). CAUTION: Do not ...power the hub off and on quickly. To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in , its latch locks...
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...Checking Connections When you have connected your hubs, power them on. Minimum length of each hub. The Port Status LEDs for each cable is 0.5m (1.6ft) Maximum segment length is important that both ends of the segment are not, check your hubs (Hub 8C only). Remember to terminate the two... free ends of the other ports. Connect the 'Y' pieces with 50 Ohm terminators (end pieces). Figure 7 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. ...
...Checking Connections When you have connected your hubs, power them on. Minimum length of each hub. The Port Status LEDs for each cable is 0.5m (1.6ft) Maximum segment length is important that both ends of the segment are not, check your hubs (Hub 8C only). Remember to terminate the two... free ends of the other ports. Connect the 'Y' pieces with 50 Ohm terminators (end pieces). Figure 7 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. ...
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... we recommend the following method, as shown in Figure 8: 1 Starting from the bottom, connect the port 8 of the hub immediately above. If the 10BASE-2 port is not used should be yellow showing that : I The Alert LED is not lit...Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that it has partitioned. Maximum length of each hub. 2 Set all Uplink/Normal switches to port 7 of the lower hub to Uplink (in ) 10BASE-T cable with port 8 not connected to Normal (out).... (in) Switch set to Uplink (in ) except for the Hub 8 and 8C" on . this for the 10BASE-T ports you have connected your...
... we recommend the following method, as shown in Figure 8: 1 Starting from the bottom, connect the port 8 of the hub immediately above. If the 10BASE-2 port is not used should be yellow showing that : I The Alert LED is not lit...Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that it has partitioned. Maximum length of each hub. 2 Set all Uplink/Normal switches to port 7 of the lower hub to Uplink (in ) 10BASE-T cable with port 8 not connected to Normal (out).... (in) Switch set to Uplink (in ) except for the Hub 8 and 8C" on . this for the 10BASE-T ports you have connected your...
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... a valid packet on what to light yellow (partition). 22 Port Status LED yellow for a 10BASE-T port. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Port ...be yellow). Check your connections and remove the loop. The port has partitioned. There is powered on the hubs. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to partition. These problems are rarely serious, the cause is incorrectly set. If this ...
... a valid packet on what to light yellow (partition). 22 Port Status LED yellow for a 10BASE-T port. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Port ...be yellow). Check your connections and remove the loop. The port has partitioned. There is powered on the hubs. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to partition. These problems are rarely serious, the cause is incorrectly set. If this ...
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...% (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...
...% (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...