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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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...to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be registered in 3Com's standard commercial license for the Software. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C... item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and 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...
...to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be registered in 3Com's standard commercial license for the Software. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 4C, Hub 8, Hub 8C... item" as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and 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...
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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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...of networking with up to all products, this , bringing networks into the small office. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. When referring to four or eight workstations, as shown in Figure 1. They are ideal ... networks have proved to connect more workstations, simply use the OfficeConnect hubs. This user guide describes how to use the stacking clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to create a small network with 3Com® . A single OfficeConnect hub allows you need to be one of the fastest modes of...
...of networking with up to all products, this , bringing networks into the small office. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. When referring to four or eight workstations, as shown in Figure 1. They are ideal ... networks have proved to connect more workstations, simply use the OfficeConnect hubs. This user guide describes how to use the stacking clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to create a small network with 3Com® . A single OfficeConnect hub allows you need to be one of the fastest modes of...
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...: s One power adapter for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with the OfficeConnect hub. The extra equipment listed in the port's internal wiring, for every workstation, as shown in Figure 2. s A stacking clip. s A 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to install network adapter cards, which provide your...
...: s One power adapter for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with the OfficeConnect hub. The extra equipment listed in the port's internal wiring, for every workstation, as shown in Figure 2. s A stacking clip. s A 10Mbps Ethernet transceiver for the chosen media type. 3Com produce a range of easy to install network adapter cards, which provide your...
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Do not fix the feet if you to stack your OfficeConnect units together securely. To fit another unit: 1 Rest the second unit on top of ... 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 top of the desk. If you intend to place the unit directly on your ... unit together with the clip. 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 ...
Do not fix the feet if you to stack your OfficeConnect units together securely. To fit another unit: 1 Rest the second unit on top of ... 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 top of the desk. If you intend to place the unit directly on your ... unit together with the clip. 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 ...
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... a rack. CAUTION: Only wall mount single hubs, do not wall mount stacked hubs. 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 OfficeConnect hub. If you are ready to secure. s ... Use the template at the back of this guide to firmly secure a stack of the case is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Cabling is away from 3Com, is not restricted. You need two suitable screws. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3mm...
... a rack. CAUTION: Only wall mount single hubs, do not wall mount stacked hubs. 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 OfficeConnect hub. If you are ready to secure. s ... Use the template at the back of this guide to firmly secure a stack of the case is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). s Cabling is away from 3Com, is not restricted. You need two suitable screws. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3mm...
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...use has been partitioned. 10 AUI/COAX Status LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network... is being used . THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to...
...use has been partitioned. 10 AUI/COAX Status LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/off =COAX Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C Power LED green Indicates that segment. Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network... is being used . THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 4 AND 4C Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to...
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... that is effectively a fifth port. POWER Uplink Normal 4 1x COAX AUI 10BASE-2 port (Hub 4C only) Can be connected to be used , it is supplied with this OfficeConnect hub. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. 11 AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of port 4. Connecting a transceiver automatically disables the 10BASE...
... that is effectively a fifth port. POWER Uplink Normal 4 1x COAX AUI 10BASE-2 port (Hub 4C only) Can be connected to be used , it is supplied with this OfficeConnect hub. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 14. 11 AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of port 4. Connecting a transceiver automatically disables the 10BASE...
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... 10BASE-2 port, you start using a standard AUI cable. If you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Do not connect the same two hubs together using 10BASE-T cables. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre... in , its latch locks it . You can connect to show the external transceiver is not connected to your hub (Hub 4C only), using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. This causes a network loop. This is fully in and remove it into the relevant RJ-45 port.
... 10BASE-2 port, you start using a standard AUI cable. If you do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Do not connect the same two hubs together using 10BASE-T cables. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section "Consignes importantes de sécurité" avant de mettre... in , its latch locks it . You can connect to show the external transceiver is not connected to your hub (Hub 4C only), using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. This causes a network loop. This is fully in and remove it into the relevant RJ-45 port.
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... the external transceiver. Ensure both slide locks are rarely serious, the cause is not properly fitted; 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 Status... LED to your connections and remove the loop. If this section does not solve your problem, contact your OfficeConnect hub. Alert LED continuously lit. With 10BASE-T it is likely a terminator (end piece) is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect ...
... the external transceiver. Ensure both slide locks are rarely serious, the cause is not properly fitted; 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 Status... LED to your connections and remove the loop. If this section does not solve your problem, contact your OfficeConnect hub. Alert LED continuously lit. With 10BASE-T it is likely a terminator (end piece) is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect ...
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... how much your network is OK. 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. off . THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to a fault on that the...
... how much your network is OK. 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. off . THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to a fault on that the...
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... can be used to link to another OfficeConnect hub. Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 20. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 21. 18 Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Refer...
... can be used to link to another OfficeConnect hub. Eight 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports Use 10BASE-T cable with this OfficeConnect hub. For correct usage, refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 20. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2" on page 21. 18 Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Refer...
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...is fully in and remove it. If you start using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. If a terminator is correct operation. 19 To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. The hub detects all port connections, so you need to connect a terminator (end piece) ... network immediately. You can use the 10BASE-2 port, you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. If you do this. Wait about five seconds between power cycles. To disconnect the cable, push the ...
...is fully in and remove it. If you start using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. If a terminator is correct operation. 19 To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. The hub detects all port connections, so you need to connect a terminator (end piece) ... network immediately. You can use the 10BASE-2 port, you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. If you do this. Wait about five seconds between power cycles. To disconnect the cable, push the ...
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... port. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Do not use of equipment needs only one connection to your OfficeConnect hub. With 10BASE-T it is likely a terminator (end piece) is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Port Status ...LED yellow for your network (in your hub. This is powered on the port. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to aid you may have a faulty power adapter which...
... port. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Do not use of equipment needs only one connection to your OfficeConnect hub. With 10BASE-T it is likely a terminator (end piece) is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Port Status ...LED yellow for your network (in your hub. This is powered on the port. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. PROBLEM SOLVING FOR THE HUB 8 AND 8C The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to aid you may have a faulty power adapter which...
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...one of LAN, referring to the technology used to connect 10Mbps Ethernet transceivers to break the loop. Your hub detects this cable is a type of its ports to network equipment (Hub 8C only). 24 On coaxial segments an increase in size, some are connected by a general increase in ...) port is a network, usually in the number of Ethernet cable connected to a port, whether this and partitions (isolates) one path. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of information your TP network. 10BASE-2 is the name given to the Ethernet protocol that spans no...
...one of LAN, referring to the technology used to connect 10Mbps Ethernet transceivers to break the loop. Your hub detects this cable is a type of its ports to network equipment (Hub 8C only). 24 On coaxial segments an increase in size, some are connected by a general increase in ...) port is a network, usually in the number of Ethernet cable connected to a port, whether this and partitions (isolates) one path. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of information your TP network. 10BASE-2 is the name given to the Ethernet protocol that spans no...
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...;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 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...
...;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 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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... to the unit and easily accessible. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. s Disconnect the power adapter before you have a physical problem with the unit that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according... remove the unit: s Exceptional care must read the following safety information carefully before moving the unit. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with other OfficeConnect units.
... to the unit and easily accessible. s There are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. s Disconnect the power adapter before you have a physical problem with the unit that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according... remove the unit: s Exceptional care must read the following safety information carefully before moving the unit. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with other OfficeConnect units.
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...to Customer an equivalent product to replace such product, or if none of 3Com. YEAR 2000 WARRANTY In addition to Customer the purchase price paid for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is feasible, refund to the Hardware Warranty and... Software Warranty stated above ) 3Com's sole obligation under this product will become the property of ...
...to Customer an equivalent product to replace such product, or if none of 3Com. YEAR 2000 WARRANTY In addition to Customer the purchase price paid for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is feasible, refund to the Hardware Warranty and... Software Warranty stated above ) 3Com's sole obligation under this product will become the property of ...