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OfficeConnect® Fast Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 8, Hub 12 User Guide (3C16723A, 3C16722A, 3C16721A)
OfficeConnect® Fast Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 8, Hub 12 User Guide (3C16723A, 3C16722A, 3C16721A)
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...Technical data is applicable. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of any time. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 4, 8 12 User Guide), part number (DUA1672-1AAA03) and, if appropriate, the page number. UNITED... 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Environmental Statement: Please recycle this documentation at : pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are provided in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com may...
...Technical data is applicable. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of any time. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 4, 8 12 User Guide), part number (DUA1672-1AAA03) and, if appropriate, the page number. UNITED... 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Environmental Statement: Please recycle this documentation at : pddtechpubs_comments@3Com.com. All other countries. 3Com, the 3Com logo and OfficeConnect are provided in 3Com's standard commercial license for a particular purpose. 3Com may...
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... 11 The Rubber Feet 11 The Stacking Clip 11 Positioning Your OfficeConnect Hub 12 Securing Your Hub 12 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 13 Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together 13 Connecting 100BASE-TX Hubs 14 Connecting to 10BASE-T Networks 14 Checking Hub Connections 14 Spot Checks 14 Problem Solving 15 Networking Terminology 17 ...21 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 22 Consignes importantes de sécurité 23 Technical Support 24 Online Technical Services 24 World Wide Web Site 24 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 24 Support from Your Network Supplier 25 Support from...
... 11 The Rubber Feet 11 The Stacking Clip 11 Positioning Your OfficeConnect Hub 12 Securing Your Hub 12 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 13 Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together 13 Connecting 100BASE-TX Hubs 14 Connecting to 10BASE-T Networks 14 Checking Hub Connections 14 Spot Checks 14 Problem Solving 15 Networking Terminology 17 ...21 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 22 Consignes importantes de sécurité 23 Technical Support 24 Online Technical Services 24 World Wide Web Site 24 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 24 Support from Your Network Supplier 25 Support from...
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...the OfficeConnect range, which neatly stack together with 3Com® . The OfficeConnect hub is crucial. Figure 1 Small Network Featuring OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 4 and Server OfficeConnect hub Network server If you need to connect more workstations, simply use . The OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 8, and Hub 12...a workstation, server or other piece of equipment to each hub is a single Class II repeater). 5 The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. When referring to all three products, this , bringing ...
...the OfficeConnect range, which neatly stack together with 3Com® . The OfficeConnect hub is crucial. Figure 1 Small Network Featuring OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 4 and Server OfficeConnect hub Network server If you need to connect more workstations, simply use . The OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 8, and Hub 12...a workstation, server or other piece of equipment to each hub is a single Class II repeater). 5 The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'OfficeConnect hub'. When referring to all three products, this , bringing ...
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...OK. Alert Power Activity Collision Port Status 12345678 Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 8 6 Collisions are part of network equipment is off. If green, the link between the port and the next piece of normal network operation.... Power LED green Indicates that segment. Activity LED (Hub 4 only) yellow Flashes each time a packet is received on that the power supply to the hub is being used. If yellow, the port has partitioned due to excessive network use...
...OK. Alert Power Activity Collision Port Status 12345678 Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 8 6 Collisions are part of network equipment is off. If green, the link between the port and the next piece of normal network operation.... Power LED green Indicates that segment. Activity LED (Hub 4 only) yellow Flashes each time a packet is received on that the power supply to the hub is being used. If yellow, the port has partitioned due to excessive network use...
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For connecting the port to another OfficeConnect unit. The highest numbered port can connect the OfficeConnect hub to another OfficeConnect unit, set to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together" section. 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports Use 100BASE-TX cable with this OfficeConnect hub. Fast Ethernet Hub 4 and Hub 8-Rear POWER Uplink/Normal 8 1X Power adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece...
For connecting the port to another OfficeConnect unit. The highest numbered port can connect the OfficeConnect hub to another OfficeConnect unit, set to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together" section. 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports Use 100BASE-TX cable with this OfficeConnect hub. Fast Ethernet Hub 4 and Hub 8-Rear POWER Uplink/Normal 8 1X Power adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece...
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... Alert Power Collision Port Status 123456 7 8 9 10 11 12 Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 12 8 If nothing is connected, the LED is being used. Network Utilization LEDs green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is off. Collisions... due to excessive network use or a partitioned 100BASE-TX port. Fast Ethernet Hub 12-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to a fault on that the power supply to the hub is detected at the hub. Collision LED yellow Flashes each port. If green, the link between the...
... Alert Power Collision Port Status 123456 7 8 9 10 11 12 Green = OK, Yellow = Partitioned Network Utilization 1% 2% 3% 6% 12% 25% 50% 80% OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 12 8 If nothing is connected, the LED is being used. Network Utilization LEDs green/yellow/orange Indicates how much your network is off. Collisions... due to excessive network use or a partitioned 100BASE-TX port. Fast Ethernet Hub 12-Front Alert LED orange Alerts you to a fault on that the power supply to the hub is detected at the hub. Collision LED yellow Flashes each port. If green, the link between the...
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...link to any other adapter. For connecting the port to a workstation, set to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together" section. 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports Use 100BASE-TX cable with this OfficeConnect hub. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of equipment that is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Do... not use the power adapter that has a 100BASE-TX port. For connecting the port to another OfficeConnect unit. Fast Ethernet Hub 12-Rear 6X 1X POWER Uplink/Normal 12 7X Power adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece of the highest numbered...
...link to any other adapter. For connecting the port to a workstation, set to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together" section. 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports Use 100BASE-TX cable with this OfficeConnect hub. Uplink/Normal switch Affects the operation of equipment that is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Do... not use the power adapter that has a 100BASE-TX port. For connecting the port to another OfficeConnect unit. Fast Ethernet Hub 12-Rear 6X 1X POWER Uplink/Normal 12 7X Power adapter socket Only use any workstation or piece of the highest numbered...
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... length you need : s One 'Straight-through ' 100BASE-TX cable for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of easy to your workstations. 3 One 'Straight-through ' 100BASE-TX cable. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for use with the OfficeConnect hub s A Product Registration card for workstation connections have been marked with the graphical...
... length you need : s One 'Straight-through ' 100BASE-TX cable for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of easy to your workstations. 3 One 'Straight-through ' 100BASE-TX cable. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect hub comes with: s One power adapter for use with the OfficeConnect hub s A Product Registration card for workstation connections have been marked with the graphical...
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... 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each corner of the underside of your hub if you intend to place the unit directly on your desk. Smaller units must be stacked above ... of the clip and align it with the front of the unit below. 2 Press down gently to stack your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. To fit the clip: 1 Place your unit on a flat surface. 2 Fit...the desk. 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 ...
... 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each corner of the underside of your hub if you intend to place the unit directly on your desk. Smaller units must be stacked above ... of the clip and align it with the front of the unit below. 2 Press down gently to stack your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. To fit the clip: 1 Place your unit on a flat surface. 2 Fit...the desk. 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 ...
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...secure a stack of OfficeConnect devices to the desktop or onto a shelf in the side of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. For Hub 4 or Hub 8: Make two screw holes 150mm (5.9in.) apart. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number... 3C16765). Securing Your Hub There are two slots on to the wall and move it...
...secure a stack of OfficeConnect devices to the desktop or onto a shelf in the side of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. For Hub 4 or Hub 8: Make two screw holes 150mm (5.9in.) apart. s Cabling is away from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number... 3C16765). Securing Your Hub There are two slots on to the wall and move it...
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... and other equipment to your network by adding another OfficeConnect hub. The hub detects all port connections, so you are using 100BASE-TX cables to any of 100m (328ft) to be used, as a switch), must not exceed 100m (328ft). 3Com recommends that can connect to your hub is fully in, its latch locks it . CAUTION...
... and other equipment to your network by adding another OfficeConnect hub. The hub detects all port connections, so you are using 100BASE-TX cables to any of 100m (328ft) to be used, as a switch), must not exceed 100m (328ft). 3Com recommends that can connect to your hub is fully in, its latch locks it . CAUTION...
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... Port Status LEDs for simplicity we recommend the following method: 1 Connect the highest-number port (port 4 on Hub 4, port 8 on Hub 8, port 12 on the lower hub to a 10BASE-T network through an OfficeConnect switch (for example, an OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 8). Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that its Uplink/Normal Switch is the...
... Port Status LEDs for simplicity we recommend the following method: 1 Connect the highest-number port (port 4 on Hub 4, port 8 on Hub 8, port 12 on the lower hub to a 10BASE-T network through an OfficeConnect switch (for example, an OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 8). Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that its Uplink/Normal Switch is the...
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...operate at 100Mbps. 15 If there is powered on . Alert LED continuously lit. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working . follow the information given in which needs replacing with the hub. These problems are using a 100Mbps adapter in your workstation. s Power each unit off, wait about...then power them on . Check your connections and remove the loop. Do not use of equipment needs only one connection to your OfficeConnect hub. Each piece of your network (over 80%) or, more likely, a 100BASE-TX port has partitioned due to partition. Workstation connection not...
...operate at 100Mbps. 15 If there is powered on . Alert LED continuously lit. Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working . follow the information given in which needs replacing with the hub. These problems are using a 100Mbps adapter in your workstation. s Power each unit off, wait about...then power them on . Check your connections and remove the loop. Do not use of equipment needs only one connection to your OfficeConnect hub. Each piece of your network (over 80%) or, more likely, a 100BASE-TX port has partitioned due to partition. Workstation connection not...
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Your hub detects this cable is a type of collisions can indicate a problem with a device, particularly if it is the name given to pass information around the network. A ... in the number of LAN, referring to the technology used to the Fast Ethernet protocol that runs over Twisted Pair (TP) cable at 100Mbps. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for example, IBM-compatible PCs) and other over Twisted Pair (TP) cable at the same time. Networks vary in size...
Your hub detects this cable is a type of collisions can indicate a problem with a device, particularly if it is the name given to pass information around the network. A ... in the number of LAN, referring to the technology used to the Fast Ethernet protocol that runs over Twisted Pair (TP) cable at 100Mbps. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for example, IBM-compatible PCs) and other over Twisted Pair (TP) cable at the same time. Networks vary in size...
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... (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity 225mm (9in.) 35.8mm (1.4in.) 500g (1.1lb) 135.4mm (5.3in.) OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 8 9 VA 31 BThU/hr power 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity 225mm (9in.) ...35.8mm (1.4in.) 135.4mm (5.3in.) 550g (1.2lb) OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 12 12 VA 40 BThU/hr power requirement 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity ...
... (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity 225mm (9in.) 35.8mm (1.4in.) 500g (1.1lb) 135.4mm (5.3in.) OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 8 9 VA 31 BThU/hr power 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity 225mm (9in.) ...35.8mm (1.4in.) 135.4mm (5.3in.) 550g (1.2lb) OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 12 12 VA 40 BThU/hr power requirement 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity ...
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... by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet. s To ensure compliance with other OfficeConnect units. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. You must be used as telephone sockets. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that cannot be near to...
... by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet. s To ensure compliance with other OfficeConnect units. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the hub. You must be used as telephone sockets. s Only stack the OfficeConnect hub with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that cannot be near to...
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... (90) days after January 1, 1998 that all defects in substantial conformance to applicable 3Com published specifications. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY 3Com OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 8, Hub 12 The duration of the warranty for the OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 4 (3C16723A), Hub 8 (3C16722A) and Hub 12 (3C16721A) is reasonably available, 3Com may, in its sole discretion, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for...
... (90) days after January 1, 1998 that all defects in substantial conformance to applicable 3Com published specifications. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY 3Com OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 4, Hub 8, Hub 12 The duration of the warranty for the OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub 4 (3C16723A), Hub 8 (3C16722A) and Hub 12 (3C16721A) is reasonably available, 3Com may, in its sole discretion, refund to Customer the purchase price paid for...
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... MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. 3COM NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR ...REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. 30 This OfficeConnect® product comes with any time, without advance notice...
... MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED. 3COM NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR ...REPLACEMENT, OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AT 3COM'S OPTION. THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. 30 This OfficeConnect® product comes with any time, without advance notice...