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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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...provided on removable media described in this documentation, it is applicable. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are associated. 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. You...expressed, including, but not limited to remove or deface any portion of Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical data is provided with only such rights ...
...provided on removable media described in this documentation, it is applicable. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are associated. 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. You...expressed, including, but not limited to remove or deface any portion of Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical data is provided with only such rights ...
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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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Consignes importantes de sécurité 29 Technical Support 30 Online Technical Services 30 World Wide Web Site 30 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 30 Support from Your Network Supplier 31 Support from 3Com 31 Returning Products for Repair 34 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 35 Electromagnetic Compatibility 38 4
Consignes importantes de sécurité 29 Technical Support 30 Online Technical Services 30 World Wide Web Site 30 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 30 Support from Your Network Supplier 31 Support from 3Com 31 Returning Products for Repair 34 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 35 Electromagnetic Compatibility 38 4
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... advantage of networking with 3Com® . A single OfficeConnect hub allows you need to connect more workstations, simply use the OfficeConnect hubs. If you to create a small network with the OfficeConnect stacking clip. s The Ethernet Hub 4C has four 10BASE-T ports, a 10BASE-2 port and an AUI port. The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C, are compact and...
... advantage of networking with 3Com® . A single OfficeConnect hub allows you need to connect more workstations, simply use the OfficeConnect hubs. If you to create a small network with the OfficeConnect stacking clip. s The Ethernet Hub 4C has four 10BASE-T ports, a 10BASE-2 port and an AUI port. The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C, are compact and...
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...connections for use transceivers. The maximum length you to use with the OfficeConnect hub. CREATING YOUR NETWORK What Else Do I Need? Workstation Connections To connect workstations and other equipment to your hub, you want to connect a transceiver to install network adapter cards, ...Ethernet transceiver for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to your workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with the graphical symbol 'x'. To connect workstations and additional OfficeConnect hubs to comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ...
...connections for use transceivers. The maximum length you to use with the OfficeConnect hub. CREATING YOUR NETWORK What Else Do I Need? Workstation Connections To connect workstations and other equipment to your hub, you want to connect a transceiver to install network adapter cards, ...Ethernet transceiver for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to your workstations. 3 One straight-through TP cable for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with the graphical symbol 'x'. To connect workstations and additional OfficeConnect hubs to comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ...
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...piece 'T' piece 7 The minimum cable length you need (as shown in series. 10BASE-2 To connect additional hubs using 10BASE-T, you can connect up to the same pins of the 10BASE-T ports free. Hub Connections Depending on a single segment, leaving all of the other ports. s With 10BASE-T you can connect... up to 30 hubs on what ports your hub has, you can use is 185m (607ft). You can use either...
...piece 'T' piece 7 The minimum cable length you need (as shown in series. 10BASE-2 To connect additional hubs using 10BASE-T, you can connect up to the same pins of the 10BASE-T ports free. Hub Connections Depending on a single segment, leaving all of the other ports. s With 10BASE-T you can connect... up to 30 hubs on what ports your hub has, you can use is 185m (607ft). You can use either...
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Smaller units must be stacked above larger units. If you hook a finger around on each corner of the underside of your hub if you intend 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 front...
Smaller units must be stacked above larger units. If you hook a finger around on each corner of the underside of your hub if you intend 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 front...
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... are 150mm (5.9in.) apart. You need two suitable screws. This allows you mount the hubs with the LEDs facing upwards to use your OfficeConnect hub. Use the template at the back of the OfficeConnect hub which are going to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. Remove any connections to push the.... It is away from 3Com, is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. Ensure that you to firmly secure a stack of the holes. Make two screw holes which can be careful not to the hub and locate it downwards to mark the position of OfficeConnect devices to create your network...
... are 150mm (5.9in.) apart. You need two suitable screws. This allows you mount the hubs with the LEDs facing upwards to use your OfficeConnect hub. Use the template at the back of the OfficeConnect hub which are going to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. Remove any connections to push the.... It is away from 3Com, is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy. Ensure that you to firmly secure a stack of the holes. Make two screw holes which can be careful not to the hub and locate it downwards to mark the position of OfficeConnect devices to create your network...
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... port is being used or nothing is yellow, the port in use , and off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that segment. The left-hand status LED is green if the AUI port is in use . off - AUI/COAX Status...- Collisions are part of network equipment is powered on which one is in use or an isolated (partitioned) 10BASE-T port. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to excessive network use has been partitioned. 10 The link between the port and the...
... port is being used or nothing is yellow, the port in use , and off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that segment. The left-hand status LED is green if the AUI port is in use . off - AUI/COAX Status...- Collisions are part of network equipment is powered on which one is in use or an isolated (partitioned) 10BASE-T port. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to excessive network use has been partitioned. 10 The link between the port and the...
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... has a 10BASE-T port. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to the hub. POWER Uplink Normal 4 1x COAX AUI 10BASE-2 port (Hub 4C only) Can be connected to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use ... 10BASE-2 port. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 14. 11 Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 13. Four 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. Refer to other adapter. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation...
... has a 10BASE-T port. You can connect the OfficeConnect hub to the hub. POWER Uplink Normal 4 1x COAX AUI 10BASE-2 port (Hub 4C only) Can be connected to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use ... 10BASE-2 port. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 14. 11 Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 13. Four 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. Refer to other adapter. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation...
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...through TP cable, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is fully in use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 4C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. If you do not use the 10BASE-2 port, you are using port 4 to connect to ... yellow. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen' sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together Connect workstations and other end to Normal (out). You can connect to a workstation using 10BASE-T cables. This automatically disables the...
...through TP cable, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is fully in use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 4C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. If you do not use the 10BASE-2 port, you are using port 4 to connect to ... yellow. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen' sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together Connect workstations and other end to Normal (out). You can connect to a workstation using 10BASE-T cables. This automatically disables the...
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... a 'Y' piece for the 10BASE-2 ports you have connected your connections. The Port Status LEDs for each hub. You can use this transceiver to connect your hubs but 'Y' pieces provide optimum clearance of the other ports. Checking Connections When you have connected a 10Mbps Ethernet...can use 'T' pieces but we recommend that both ends of the segment are not, check your hubs, power them on. Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 Connect a 10BASE-2 'Y' piece to each of your hubs using 10BASE-2 cable, it . Connect the 'Y' pieces with 50 Ohm terminators (end pieces). Figure...
... a 'Y' piece for the 10BASE-2 ports you have connected your connections. The Port Status LEDs for each hub. You can use this transceiver to connect your hubs but 'Y' pieces provide optimum clearance of the other ports. Checking Connections When you have connected a 10Mbps Ethernet...can use 'T' pieces but we recommend that both ends of the segment are not, check your hubs, power them on. Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 Connect a 10BASE-2 'Y' piece to each of your hubs using 10BASE-2 cable, it . Connect the 'Y' pieces with 50 Ohm terminators (end pieces). Figure...
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...RJ-45 connectors. UNpolrimnkal Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: 1x s The Alert LED is secure and not pulled taut 14 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T You can be connected to a workstation provided that the Uplink/Normal switch is set to Uplink (in) AUI UNpolrimnkal 4 Checking ...Connections 1x When you have connected your hubs, power them on page 15. If you suspect there is the best way to find out if there are not obstructed 10BASE-T cable with...
...RJ-45 connectors. UNpolrimnkal Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: 1x s The Alert LED is secure and not pulled taut 14 Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T You can be connected to a workstation provided that the Uplink/Normal switch is set to Uplink (in) AUI UNpolrimnkal 4 Checking ...Connections 1x When you have connected your hubs, power them on page 15. If you suspect there is the best way to find out if there are not obstructed 10BASE-T cable with...
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...of equipment needs only one connection to your connections and remove the loop. The port has partitioned. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 4 AND 4C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to aid you may have a faulty power adapter which needs replacing with your network. Each piece of ...supplier for information on the port. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Check your OfficeConnect hub. Do not use . Alert LED continuously lit. Examine your hub connections; It is likely that there is not properly fitted; The LED will be yellow). Link between ...
...of equipment needs only one connection to your connections and remove the loop. The port has partitioned. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 4 AND 4C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to aid you may have a faulty power adapter which needs replacing with your network. Each piece of ...supplier for information on the port. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Check your OfficeConnect hub. Do not use . Alert LED continuously lit. Examine your hub connections; It is likely that there is not properly fitted; The LED will be yellow). Link between ...
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... cable. Port Status LED not lit for a 10BASE-T port that the Uplink/Normal switch is a problem with this connection. Refer to Figure 6 below to the hub is not damaged. Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are using a straight-through 10BASE-T cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on and operating correctly...
... cable. Port Status LED not lit for a 10BASE-T port that the Uplink/Normal switch is a problem with this connection. Refer to Figure 6 below to the hub is not damaged. Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are using a straight-through 10BASE-T cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on and operating correctly...
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... Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Collisions are part of normal network operation. 17 Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 8C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is powered on the network. Port...Flashes each time a collision is received on that the hub is being used. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to a fault on a port. Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each port. The link ...
... Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Collisions are part of normal network operation. 17 Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 8C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is powered on the network. Port...Flashes each time a collision is received on that the hub is being used. THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to a fault on a port. Activity LED (Hub 8 only) yellow Flashes each port. The link ...
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... a 10BASE-T port. For correct usage, refer to other adapter. Refer to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Refer to another OfficeConnect hub. 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 , it is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Port...
... a 10BASE-T port. For correct usage, refer to other adapter. Refer to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Refer to another OfficeConnect hub. 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 , it is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Port...
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... 'Important Safety Information' section before you start using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. Connect workstations and other equipment to any of workstations that can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using a straight-through TP cable, ensure the Uplink.../Normal switch is correct operation. 19 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can connect to a workstation using 10BASE-T cables. This...
... 'Important Safety Information' section before you start using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. Connect workstations and other equipment to any of workstations that can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using a straight-through TP cable, ensure the Uplink.../Normal switch is correct operation. 19 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can connect to a workstation using 10BASE-T cables. This...
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... two free ends of the segment by fitting terminators (end pieces). Figure 7 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 Connect a 10BASE-2 'Y' piece to each of your hubs, power them on. Connect the 'Y' pieces with 50 Ohm terminators (end pieces).... Checking Connections When you have connected your hubs (Hub 8C only). Remember to unlock it, and remove it is 185m (607ft) (from terminator to form a single segment, as shown in Figure...
... two free ends of the segment by fitting terminators (end pieces). Figure 7 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 50 Ohm terminator 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable. Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 Connect a 10BASE-2 'Y' piece to each of your hubs, power them on. Connect the 'Y' pieces with 50 Ohm terminators (end pieces).... Checking Connections When you have connected your hubs (Hub 8C only). Remember to unlock it, and remove it is 185m (607ft) (from terminator to form a single segment, as shown in Figure...