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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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...3Com Corporation. 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. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in this User Guide. If you are provided in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com... work (such as are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are associated. All rights reserved. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and...
...3Com Corporation. 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. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in this User Guide. If you are provided in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com... work (such as are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are associated. All rights reserved. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and...
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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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... a stack (each hub is crucial. s The Ethernet Hub 8 has eight 10BASE-T ports. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. These four products are compact and attractively designed for creating small networks. Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect Hub and Optional Print Server HP JetDirect OfficeConnect print server OfficeConnect hub The OfficeConnect hubs have similar features...
... a stack (each hub is crucial. s The Ethernet Hub 8 has eight 10BASE-T ports. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. These four products are compact and attractively designed for creating small networks. Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect Hub and Optional Print Server HP JetDirect OfficeConnect print server OfficeConnect hub The OfficeConnect hubs have similar features...
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... other equipment to fill out and return. s A Product Registration card for you need extra equipment. 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 comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with...
... other equipment to fill out and return. s A Product Registration card for you need extra equipment. 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 comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with...
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...the center, so it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit into the slots on the unit below . 2 Press down gently 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 ... 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 top of the desk. Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet ...
...the center, so it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit into the slots on the unit below . 2 Press down gently 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 ... 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 top of the desk. Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet ...
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... mounting. CAUTION: Only wall mount single hubs, do not wall mount stacked hubs. If you suspect there is a problem, refer to the hub and locate it is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy... that the wall you are now ready to use your hub, ensure that you to firmly secure a stack of OfficeConnect devices to secure. Using Your Hub You are going to create your network, using your OfficeConnect hub. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is within reach of the power...
... mounting. CAUTION: Only wall mount single hubs, do not wall mount stacked hubs. If you suspect there is a problem, refer to the hub and locate it is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy... that the wall you are now ready to use your hub, ensure that you to firmly secure a stack of OfficeConnect devices to secure. Using Your Hub You are going to create your network, using your OfficeConnect hub. Positioning Your Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is within reach of the power...
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...=partition Indicates the status of network equipment is powered on that the hub is OK. 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. off - Collisions are part... of each 10BASE-T port. green/off - Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is connected ...
...=partition Indicates the status of network equipment is powered on that the hub is OK. 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. off - Collisions are part... of each 10BASE-T port. green/off - Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 4C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is connected ...
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...switch Affects the operation of different media types to be used , it is supplied with this OfficeConnect hub. Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T port. Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece of equipment that ...automatically disables the 10BASE-2 port. If used to connect your hub to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with RJ-45 connectors. Refer to the hub. AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of port 4. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 13. POWER Uplink Normal 4 1x...
...switch Affects the operation of different media types to be used , it is supplied with this OfficeConnect hub. Do not use the power adapter that has a 10BASE-T port. Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece of equipment that ...automatically disables the 10BASE-2 port. If used to connect your hub to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with RJ-45 connectors. Refer to the hub. AUI port (Hub 4C only) Allows 10Mbps transceivers of port 4. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 13. POWER Uplink Normal 4 1x...
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... activates the AUI/COAX LED to show the external transceiver is 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 do this. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la .... Engage the slide locks at both 10BASE-T and 10BASE-2. To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together Connect workstations and other end to it . When the connector is set to Normal (out). Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port...
... activates the AUI/COAX LED to show the external transceiver is 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 do this. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la .... Engage the slide locks at both 10BASE-T and 10BASE-2. To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together Connect workstations and other end to it . When the connector is set to Normal (out). Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port...
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... connection to your network (in your supplier for a 10BASE-T port. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your OfficeConnect hub. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. With 10BASE-T it is likely a terminator (end piece) is correct operation. 15 Check the AUI cable is ... use . With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is correctly connected to the hub and to the external transceiver. 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 another...
... connection to your network (in your supplier for a 10BASE-T port. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your OfficeConnect hub. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. With 10BASE-T it is likely a terminator (end piece) is correct operation. 15 Check the AUI cable is ... use . With 10BASE-2 it is likely an Uplink/Normal switch is correctly connected to the hub and to the external transceiver. 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 another...
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yellow - THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts... The link between the port and the next piece of normal network operation. 17 Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 8C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is powered on a port. off . ... a collision is detected on that the hub is being used. 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...
yellow - THE OFFICECONNECT ETHERNET HUB 8 AND 8C Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Alert LED orange Alerts... The link between the port and the next piece of normal network operation. 17 Network Utilization LEDs (Hub 8C only) green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is powered on a port. off . ... a collision is detected on that the hub is being used. 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...
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... operation of equipment that is effectively a ninth port. Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 10BASE-2 port (Hub 8C only) Can be used to link to another OfficeConnect hub. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. Uplink/Normal 8 1x POWER COAX Power Adapter...
... operation of equipment that is effectively a ninth port. Port 8 can connect the OfficeConnect hub to any other OfficeConnect hubs and equipment with 10BASE-2 cabling. Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear 10BASE-2 port (Hub 8C only) Can be used to link to another OfficeConnect hub. Refer to "Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T" on page 21. Uplink/Normal 8 1x POWER COAX Power Adapter...
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... . If you start using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. Connect workstations and other equipment to Your Hub WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to your network immediately. To disconnect the ...cable, push the connector's latch in , its latch locks it into the relevant RJ-45 port. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using 10BASE-T cables. To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into...
... . If you start using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. Connect workstations and other equipment to Your Hub WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Hub 8C only) to your network immediately. To disconnect the ...cable, push the connector's latch in , its latch locks it into the relevant RJ-45 port. Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together You can increase the number of the hub's 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports using 10BASE-T cables. To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into...
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...needs only one connection to partition. There is not properly fitted; Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to a loop in your OfficeConnect hub. If there is not being used. Port Status LED yellow for the 10BASE-2 port when the 10BASE-2 port is still no power, you...port. Each piece of your network (over 80%) or, more likely, a 10BASE-T port has partitioned due to your OfficeConnect hub. If this port to your network (in your hub. Check your connections and remove the loop. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Perform these ...
...needs only one connection to partition. There is not properly fitted; Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to a loop in your OfficeConnect hub. If there is not being used. Port Status LED yellow for the 10BASE-2 port when the 10BASE-2 port is still no power, you...port. Each piece of your network (over 80%) or, more likely, a 10BASE-T port has partitioned due to your OfficeConnect hub. If this port to your network (in your hub. Check your connections and remove the loop. Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. Perform these ...
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...pieces of network equipment) attempt to break the loop. A sudden sustained increase in traffic. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of exchanging information. Your hub detects this cable is 10BASE-T, 10BASE-2, or other type. Collisions are the units of information your...port, whether this and partitions (isolates) one path. Networks vary in collisions can indicate a problem with 10BASE-2 cable, via single speed hubs, the entire cable forms a single segment. On coaxial segments an increase in size, some are connected by a general increase in the ...
...pieces of network equipment) attempt to break the loop. A sudden sustained increase in traffic. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of exchanging information. Your hub detects this cable is 10BASE-T, 10BASE-2, or other type. Collisions are the units of information your...port, whether this and partitions (isolates) one path. Networks vary in collisions can indicate a problem with 10BASE-2 cable, via single speed hubs, the entire cable forms a single segment. On coaxial segments an increase in size, some are connected by a general increase in 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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...removal of the unit. 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 install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be near to IEC 950. WARNING: RJ-... Low Voltage) conditions according to the unit and easily accessible. They cannot be solved with the unit. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with other OfficeConnect units. You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings...
...removal of the unit. 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 install or remove the unit: s Exceptional care must be near to IEC 950. WARNING: RJ-... Low Voltage) conditions according to the unit and easily accessible. They cannot be solved with the unit. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with other OfficeConnect units. You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Warnings...
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...the advance hardware exchange you must contact a 3Com Corporate Service Center or an Authorized 3Com Service Center within the applicable warranty period to Customer the purchase price paid for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is available during... the warranty period. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. 3Com warrants any hardware or applications software products provided by...
...the advance hardware exchange you must contact a 3Com Corporate Service Center or an Authorized 3Com Service Center within the applicable warranty period to Customer the purchase price paid for the OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A) is available during... the warranty period. Replacement products may be new or reconditioned. 3Com warrants any hardware or applications software products provided by...
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Dead- 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 installation, product specific configuration, and identification of equipment problems. Please refer to the Technical Support appendix in materials or workmanship within ...
Dead- 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 installation, product specific configuration, and identification of equipment problems. Please refer to the Technical Support appendix in materials or workmanship within ...