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... improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect, NetAge, SmartAgent and Transcend are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. 3ComFacts and Ask3Com are unable to restrictions set forth in subparagraph (a) through (d) of..., reproduction or disclosure is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Restricted Rights Clause at 48 C.F.R. 52.227-7013. 3Com Technologies, c/o 3Com Centre, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7YU, UK. Unpublished rights reserved under a license agreement included with the...
... improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in other countries. 3Com, OfficeConnect, NetAge, SmartAgent and Transcend are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation. 3ComFacts and Ask3Com are unable to restrictions set forth in subparagraph (a) through (d) of..., reproduction or disclosure is a registered trademark of their respective holders. Restricted Rights Clause at 48 C.F.R. 52.227-7013. 3Com Technologies, c/o 3Com Centre, Boundary Way, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7YU, UK. Unpublished rights reserved under a license agreement included with the...
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... NETWORK LEDs and Ports 2-1 Before You Start 2-4 Positioning the OfficeConnect Hub 2-5 Using the Rubber Feet and Stacking Clips 2-6 Wall Mounting the OfficeConnect Hub 2-7 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 2-7 Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together 2-8 Spot Checks 2-11 ABOUT NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Management 3-1 Why Manage Your Hub? 3-2 Connecting to the Hub and Managing 3-3 Managing Through the Console Port 3-4 Managing...
... NETWORK LEDs and Ports 2-1 Before You Start 2-4 Positioning the OfficeConnect Hub 2-5 Using the Rubber Feet and Stacking Clips 2-6 Wall Mounting the OfficeConnect Hub 2-7 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 2-7 Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together 2-8 Spot Checks 2-11 ABOUT NETWORK MANAGEMENT 3Com Network Management 3-1 Why Manage Your Hub? 3-2 Connecting to the Hub and Managing 3-3 Managing Through the Console Port 3-4 Managing...
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... information before moving the unit. s Disconnect the power adapter before installing the OfficeConnect® hub: s Exceptional care must follow for your supplier. Only connect RJ45 data connectors to the OfficeConnect hub by disconnecting the power adapter from the unit or from the socket outlet. These... international safety standards. s It is essential that the power outlet is located near the unit and is accessible. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with problem solving actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. 16710.bk : IMSAFETY.FRM Page 7 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11...
... information before moving the unit. s Disconnect the power adapter before installing the OfficeConnect® hub: s Exceptional care must follow for your supplier. Only connect RJ45 data connectors to the OfficeConnect hub by disconnecting the power adapter from the unit or from the socket outlet. These... international safety standards. s It is essential that the power outlet is located near the unit and is accessible. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with problem solving actions in this guide, contact your personal safety. 16710.bk : IMSAFETY.FRM Page 7 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11...
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... set up and manage the OfficeConnect® Hub 8/TPM. Management simply allows you to perform additional network functions, for example monitoring your hub using 3Com's Transcend® Quick Configuration Manager Additional management using VT100 Problem solving Dimensions, standards and cabling Network addressing (IP/IPX) The OfficeConnect product range, obtaining technical support, and 3Com repair services Turn to...
... set up and manage the OfficeConnect® Hub 8/TPM. Management simply allows you to perform additional network functions, for example monitoring your hub using 3Com's Transcend® Quick Configuration Manager Additional management using VT100 Problem solving Dimensions, standards and cabling Network addressing (IP/IPX) The OfficeConnect product range, obtaining technical support, and 3Com repair services Turn to...
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... businesses could afford the networking advantage. Computer networks have proved to form The OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM is crucial. on these services." The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com changed this, bringing networks to create a small network with 3Com®. Figure 1-1 Small Network Featuring OfficeConnect Hub And Optional Print Server If you to the small office. It is compact...
... businesses could afford the networking advantage. Computer networks have proved to form The OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM is crucial. on these services." The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com changed this, bringing networks to create a small network with 3Com®. Figure 1-1 Small Network Featuring OfficeConnect Hub And Optional Print Server If you to the small office. It is compact...
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... personal computers) and other equipment (for example, printers), connected for connecting your hub. The OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM has eight 10BASE-T ports and a ninth 10BASE-2 (Coax) port. 16710.bk : GETSTART.FRM Page 2 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION a stack (each hub is the name given to the Ethernet protocol that runs over Coaxial cable...
... personal computers) and other equipment (for example, printers), connected for connecting your hub. The OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM has eight 10BASE-T ports and a ninth 10BASE-2 (Coax) port. 16710.bk : GETSTART.FRM Page 2 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 1-2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION a stack (each hub is the name given to the Ethernet protocol that runs over Coaxial cable...
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... your network s Where to site the hub s Using the rubber feet and stacking clips s Wall mounting the hub s Connecting your workstations and other equipment to the hub s Connecting your hub to other OfficeConnect hubs LEDs and Ports The hub features diagnostic LEDs and easy to create ...your network, and has information on the Quick Reference Guide. This chapter describes how to use your OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM ...
... your network s Where to site the hub s Using the rubber feet and stacking clips s Wall mounting the hub s Connecting your workstations and other equipment to the hub s Connecting your hub to other OfficeConnect hubs LEDs and Ports The hub features diagnostic LEDs and easy to create ...your network, and has information on the Quick Reference Guide. This chapter describes how to use your OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM ...
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...connections. 2 An operating system with : s One power adapter for use shielded. We recommend you use with the OfficeConnect hub s A Warranty Registration card for you need: 1 10BASE-T connections for all your equipment. 3Com produce a range of easy to fill out and return s Four rubber feet s Four stacking clips s One ... 16710.bk : CREYRNET.FRM Page 4 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 2-4 CHAPTER 2: CREATING YOUR NETWORK Before You Start Your OfficeConnect hub comes with network support configured, running on your workstations. 3 One 'Straight-through ' cable is 100 meters (328 feet).
...connections. 2 An operating system with : s One power adapter for use shielded. We recommend you use with the OfficeConnect hub s A Warranty Registration card for you need: 1 10BASE-T connections for all your equipment. 3Com produce a range of easy to fill out and return s Four rubber feet s Four stacking clips s One ... 16710.bk : CREYRNET.FRM Page 4 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 2-4 CHAPTER 2: CREATING YOUR NETWORK Before You Start Your OfficeConnect hub comes with network support configured, running on your workstations. 3 One 'Straight-through ' cable is 100 meters (328 feet).
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... 16710.bk : CREYRNET.FRM Page 5 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM Positioning the OfficeConnect Hub 2-5 In order to comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for workstation connections have additional hubs you want to connect using 10BASE-T, you need : s One 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable for... restricted. This denotes a crossover in the side of the case is away from sources of the unit. Positioning the OfficeConnect Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of...
... 16710.bk : CREYRNET.FRM Page 5 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM Positioning the OfficeConnect Hub 2-5 In order to comply with the 10BASE-T standard, ports designed for workstation connections have additional hubs you want to connect using 10BASE-T, you need : s One 10BASE-2 50 Ohm cable for... restricted. This denotes a crossover in the side of the case is away from sources of the unit. Positioning the OfficeConnect Hub When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of...
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... 6 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 2-6 CHAPTER 2: CREATING YOUR NETWORK Using the Rubber Feet and Stacking Clips The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your hub from sliding around the back of the clip. Use the following method to secure the other hand around on your... hub. Figure 2-3 Clipping Your Units Together Repeat these holes and push it in until they click into place, as shown in Figure 2-3 (1). 2 Position a clip over one hand and hook the first finger of your OfficeConnect units together. Stick the feet to pull it...
... 6 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 2-6 CHAPTER 2: CREATING YOUR NETWORK Using the Rubber Feet and Stacking Clips The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your hub from sliding around the back of the clip. Use the following method to secure the other hand around on your... hub. Figure 2-3 Clipping Your Units Together Repeat these holes and push it in until they click into place, as shown in Figure 2-3 (1). 2 Position a clip over one hand and hook the first finger of your OfficeConnect units together. Stick the feet to pull it...
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....bk : CREYRNET.FRM Page 7 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM Wall Mounting the OfficeConnect Hub 2-7 Wall Mounting the OfficeConnect Hub There are two slots on the underside of the OfficeConnect hub which are going to suit your hub, ensure that the wall you start. When making connections, be careful not to push the... hub up and off and on quickly. Make two screw holes which are very easy to use ...
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... start using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hub s. When you need to terminate it with a terminator (end piece). This causes a network loop. 16710.bk : CREYRNET.FRM Page 8 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 2-8 CHAPTER 2: CREATING YOUR NETWORK The hub detects all of workstations that can connect up... series. If you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Coax) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together You can increase the number of the RJ45 ports free. You can use the 10BASE-2 (Coax) port, you do this...
... start using your network by adding more OfficeConnect hub s. When you need to terminate it with a terminator (end piece). This causes a network loop. 16710.bk : CREYRNET.FRM Page 8 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 2-8 CHAPTER 2: CREATING YOUR NETWORK The hub detects all of workstations that can connect up... series. If you do not use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Coax) to do not need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together You can increase the number of the RJ45 ports free. You can use the 10BASE-2 (Coax) port, you do this...
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... of the segment by fitting terminators (end pieces). Daisy-chain each of the other ports. Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together 2-9 Figure 2-4 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 (Coax) 16710.bk : CREYRNET.FRM Page 9 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 (Coax) When using 10BASE-2 (Coax) cable, it . Remember to terminate the two free... 'Y' piece with 50 Ohm terminators (end pieces). Connect a 10BASE-2 'Y' piece to form a single segment, as shown in Figure 2-4. To disconnect a 10BASE-2 (Coax) cable, twist each hub.
... of the segment by fitting terminators (end pieces). Daisy-chain each of the other ports. Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together 2-9 Figure 2-4 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 (Coax) 16710.bk : CREYRNET.FRM Page 9 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 (Coax) When using 10BASE-2 (Coax) cable, it . Remember to terminate the two free... 'Y' piece with 50 Ohm terminators (end pieces). Connect a 10BASE-2 'Y' piece to form a single segment, as shown in Figure 2-4. To disconnect a 10BASE-2 (Coax) cable, twist each hub.
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... operation. Quick Config Manager uses a familiar Windows® interface with Microsoft Windows. To use graphical management system, through the hub's console port. Each OfficeConnect® Hub 8/TPM is happening to your local sales office, see "3Com provides easy access to as its ongoing performance, growth and security are using a VT100 terminal or any Telnet facility...
... operation. Quick Config Manager uses a familiar Windows® interface with Microsoft Windows. To use graphical management system, through the hub's console port. Each OfficeConnect® Hub 8/TPM is happening to your local sales office, see "3Com provides easy access to as its ongoing performance, growth and security are using a VT100 terminal or any Telnet facility...
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... Refer to know immediately when certain problems occur, so they are offering a support service based on this feature. Remote Management Service 3-7 Remote Management Service The OfficeConnect hub has a special modem dial-out feature which can act on it, leaving you to carry on performing additional management using the VT100 management interface. Contact... they can be set up by your supplier to inform them when your supplier to Chapter 5 for information on with your work. This allows your hub or network is operating incorrectly.
... Refer to know immediately when certain problems occur, so they are offering a support service based on this feature. Remote Management Service 3-7 Remote Management Service The OfficeConnect hub has a special modem dial-out feature which can act on it, leaving you to carry on performing additional management using the VT100 management interface. Contact... they can be set up by your supplier to inform them when your supplier to Chapter 5 for information on with your work. This allows your hub or network is operating incorrectly.
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...Guide. Quick Config Manager Window Map Figure 4-1 (over the page) shows how all the hubs you are going to manage over a serial link from your management station to a new OfficeConnect® Hub 8/TPM without needing to close and reopen Quick Config Manager. 16710.bk : MANAGING.FRM Page 3... Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM Configuring Multiple Hubs 4-3 If you are going to connect to have many OfficeConnect hubs that are open in preparation ...
...Guide. Quick Config Manager Window Map Figure 4-1 (over the page) shows how all the hubs you are going to manage over a serial link from your management station to a new OfficeConnect® Hub 8/TPM without needing to close and reopen Quick Config Manager. 16710.bk : MANAGING.FRM Page 3... Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM Configuring Multiple Hubs 4-3 If you are going to connect to have many OfficeConnect hubs that are open in preparation ...
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... displays the Community/Polling dialog box, as a security measure, to check management access to the hub. 16710.bk : MANAGING.FRM Page 6 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 4-6 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING YOUR HUB USING QUICK CONFIG MANAGER Accessing the Hub The OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM uses community strings as shown in Figure 4-2. 3 Enter the community string in the box...
... displays the Community/Polling dialog box, as a security measure, to check management access to the hub. 16710.bk : MANAGING.FRM Page 6 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 4-6 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING YOUR HUB USING QUICK CONFIG MANAGER Accessing the Hub The OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM uses community strings as shown in Figure 4-2. 3 Enter the community string in the box...
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...The way you set up your security depends on page 4-25. 3Com's security is checked and if it can configure the hub to react in a number of ports, you simply want to do. If the hub detects a communication from unwanted communications. Configure security for that port,...MANAGING.FRM Page 28 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 4-28 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING YOUR HUB USING QUICK CONFIG MANAGER Hub Security The OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM provides flexible communication between your network from an unknown device at hub level to secure that connection. s Need To Know (NTK) - It is to be...
...The way you set up your security depends on page 4-25. 3Com's security is checked and if it can configure the hub to react in a number of ports, you simply want to do. If the hub detects a communication from unwanted communications. Configure security for that port,...MANAGING.FRM Page 28 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 4-28 CHAPTER 4: MANAGING YOUR HUB USING QUICK CONFIG MANAGER Hub Security The OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM provides flexible communication between your network from an unknown device at hub level to secure that connection. s Need To Know (NTK) - It is to be...
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... you can be found. s Unit - If you manage at which you are related to manage individual users or small workgroups. 3Com's OfficeConnect® range can be physically stacked but not logically stacked. This allows you set up parameters and examine statistics for example... stacked so that all the products form a single, logical repeater. The numbers denote the pages in this chapter where the screen's description can manage the hub using VT100: s Repeater - s Port - 16710.bk : MANVT100.FRM Page 4 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 5-4 CHAPTER 5: ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT USING ...
... you can be found. s Unit - If you manage at which you are related to manage individual users or small workgroups. 3Com's OfficeConnect® range can be physically stacked but not logically stacked. This allows you set up parameters and examine statistics for example... stacked so that all the products form a single, logical repeater. The numbers denote the pages in this chapter where the screen's description can manage the hub using VT100: s Repeater - s Port - 16710.bk : MANVT100.FRM Page 4 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 5-4 CHAPTER 5: ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT USING ...
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... Figure 5-13 Status Screen 16710.bk : MANVT100.FRM Page 20 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 5-20 CHAPTER 5: ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT USING VT100 The OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM must have an IP or IPX address configured for the frame. The last address entered is the address that is shown. Target Address Enter the... milliseconds between the time the last frame was sent to receive responses from the device it should you contact them with a problem. The hub can be configured to automatically poll several devices at regular intervals, and report back to poll. Make a note of the device to an...
... Figure 5-13 Status Screen 16710.bk : MANVT100.FRM Page 20 Tuesday, October 7, 1997 11:38 AM 5-20 CHAPTER 5: ADDITIONAL MANAGEMENT USING VT100 The OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM must have an IP or IPX address configured for the frame. The last address entered is the address that is shown. Target Address Enter the... milliseconds between the time the last frame was sent to receive responses from the device it should you contact them with a problem. The hub can be configured to automatically poll several devices at regular intervals, and report back to poll. Make a note of the device to an...