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... document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 User Guide), part number (DUA1673-4AAA02) and, if appropriate, the page number. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of the respective companies with the product as a separate document, in the hard copy documentation, or on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Environmental Statement: Please recycle this User Guide...
... document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 User Guide), part number (DUA1673-4AAA02) and, if appropriate, the page number. Novell and NetWare are registered trademarks of the respective companies with the product as a separate document, in the hard copy documentation, or on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page: http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html Environmental Statement: Please recycle this User Guide...
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... Be Used 9 Switching 9 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 10 Before You Start 10 Unit Connections 10 Workstation Connections 11 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 11 Stacking the Units Together 12 The Rubber Feet 12 The Stacking Clip 12 Positioning Your Switch 13 Securing Your Switch 13 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch 14 Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch 14 Checking Unit Connections 15 Spot Checks 15 Problem...
... Be Used 9 Switching 9 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 10 Before You Start 10 Unit Connections 10 Workstation Connections 11 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 11 Stacking the Units Together 12 The Rubber Feet 12 The Stacking Clip 12 Positioning Your Switch 13 Securing Your Switch 13 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch 14 Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch 14 Checking Unit Connections 15 Spot Checks 15 Problem...
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... in a hub-based setup. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'Switch'. As the power of workstations and business applications increases, heavier demands are made on the available network bandwidth that traffic can lead to be contained effectively, reducing the overall load without affecting access to the small office. Figure 1 Small Network with OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch (Circle Shows...
... in a hub-based setup. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this guide uses the term 'Switch'. As the power of workstations and business applications increases, heavier demands are made on the available network bandwidth that traffic can lead to be contained effectively, reducing the overall load without affecting access to the small office. Figure 1 Small Network with OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch (Circle Shows...
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... half duplex mode. Power LED green Indicates that the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). Speed 100 and Full Duplex LEDs If the Speed 100 LED is on (green), the port is present. Port Status and Activity LEDs If the Port Status LED is on (green), the port is in full duplex mode. Alert 10/100 Base - The Activity LED flashes (yellow) each time a packet passes through the port. TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch...
... half duplex mode. Power LED green Indicates that the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). Speed 100 and Full Duplex LEDs If the Speed 100 LED is on (green), the port is present. Port Status and Activity LEDs If the Port Status LED is on (green), the port is in full duplex mode. Alert 10/100 Base - The Activity LED flashes (yellow) each time a packet passes through the port. TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch...
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... duplex mode. If the Duplex LED is on (green), the port is off, there may be a problem with the connection (refer to the switch is operating correctly. If off , it 's 10Mbps. Alert 10/100 Base - Link/Activity, Duplex and Speed LEDs If the Link/Activity LED is continuously lit, there may be a problem. The LED flashes each time a packet passes through the port. TX 12345678 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power...
... duplex mode. If the Duplex LED is on (green), the port is off, there may be a problem with the connection (refer to the switch is operating correctly. If off , it 's 10Mbps. Alert 10/100 Base - Link/Activity, Duplex and Speed LEDs If the Link/Activity LED is continuously lit, there may be a problem. The LED flashes each time a packet passes through the port. TX 12345678 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power...
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... connecting the port to another unit (such as a hub or switch), set to Uplink (in), otherwise set to any other adapter. Refer to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs to Your Switch" section. 4, 8 or 16 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Switch. Do not use the power adapter that is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Note that the power adapter and socket is capable of the highest numbered port (port 4 on the Switch 4, port 8 on the Switch 8, port...
... connecting the port to another unit (such as a hub or switch), set to Uplink (in), otherwise set to any other adapter. Refer to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs to Your Switch" section. 4, 8 or 16 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable with this OfficeConnect Switch. Do not use the power adapter that is supplied with RJ-45 connectors. Note that the power adapter and socket is capable of the highest numbered port (port 4 on the Switch 4, port 8 on the Switch 8, port...
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... through its ports. The Switch solves this problem because it 'listens' to the remainder of bandwidth, connect them is not passed to the network and automatically learns what workstations can slow the network down. If you have any information by the workstations is called 'switching'. Figure 2 The Switch Separates Your Network and Controls the Information Effectively 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub 100BASE...
... through its ports. The Switch solves this problem because it 'listens' to the remainder of bandwidth, connect them is not passed to the network and automatically learns what workstations can slow the network down. If you have any information by the workstations is called 'switching'. Figure 2 The Switch Separates Your Network and Controls the Information Effectively 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub 100BASE...
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... can each unit. 10 The extra parts mentioned in the next section are not supplied with the Switch. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to your Switch, you use with the power adapter. The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for each be connected to fill out and return. Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks The 10/100 ports can communicate.
... can each unit. 10 The extra parts mentioned in the next section are not supplied with the Switch. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to your Switch, you use with the power adapter. The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for each be connected to fill out and return. Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks The 10/100 ports can communicate.
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... (such as servers) directly to your Switch, you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of the other connector. In order to install network adapters, which provide your workstations. 3 One suitable TP cable for 100BASE-TX connections must use RJ-45 type connectors). The maximum length you can be data grade (Category...
... (such as servers) directly to your Switch, you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of the other connector. In order to install network adapters, which provide your workstations. 3 One suitable TP cable for 100BASE-TX connections must use RJ-45 type connectors). The maximum length you can be data grade (Category...
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Ensure that it is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3mm (0.12in.) clear of the unit. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not wall mount stacked units. This allows you provide a minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy...
Ensure that it is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3mm (0.12in.) clear of the unit. CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not wall mount stacked units. This allows you provide a minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy...
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... Switch's ports (as hubs and other equipment to your network immediately. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen' sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. Connecting workstations and other switches). Refer to "Twisted Pair (TP) Cables" on quickly. Use the following method for further information. 10BASE-T cables are using the highest-number port on the Switch (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16), set...
... Switch's ports (as hubs and other equipment to your network immediately. WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt 'Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen' sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten. Connecting workstations and other switches). Refer to "Twisted Pair (TP) Cables" on quickly. Use the following method for further information. 10BASE-T cables are using the highest-number port on the Switch (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16), set...
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... Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub Uplink/Normal Switch set to find out if there are problems with RJ-45 connectors. this is off - Maximum length is 100m (328ft) Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: s The Alert LED is the best way to Uplink (in) Uplink/Normal Twisted pair cable with your connections and the settings of the Uplink/Normal switches. s Case vents are not, check your network. s Cabling...
... Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub Uplink/Normal Switch set to find out if there are problems with RJ-45 connectors. this is off - Maximum length is 100m (328ft) Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that: s The Alert LED is the best way to Uplink (in) Uplink/Normal Twisted pair cable with your connections and the settings of the Uplink/Normal switches. s Case vents are not, check your network. s Cabling...
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... documentation that port connection: Network loop - Power it on . Alert LED continuously lit. Remove the port connections one connection to your supplier. 16 Each piece of network equipment. Some pieces of broadcast frames - If the Alert LED comes back on . Do not use any other power adapter with your power adapter connection. the cause is incorrectly set. It is likely that an Uplink/Normal switch is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration...
... documentation that port connection: Network loop - Power it on . Alert LED continuously lit. Remove the port connections one connection to your supplier. 16 Each piece of network equipment. Some pieces of broadcast frames - If the Alert LED comes back on . Do not use any other power adapter with your power adapter connection. the cause is incorrectly set. It is likely that an Uplink/Normal switch is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration...
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... Port Status LED (Switch 4) Link/Activity LED (Switch 8 or Switch 16) not lit for a port that you are using a 'straight-through' cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on page 11. Also check that the equipment connected to "Twisted Pair (TP) Cables" on , operating correctly and contains the correct type of a straight-through Cable/Crossover Cable Normal port Pin 1 Rx+ 2 Rx- 3 Tx+ 4 5 6 Tx- 7 8 Uplink Normal Pin port port Pin...
... Port Status LED (Switch 4) Link/Activity LED (Switch 8 or Switch 16) not lit for a port that you are using a 'straight-through' cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is powered on page 11. Also check that the equipment connected to "Twisted Pair (TP) Cables" on , operating correctly and contains the correct type of a straight-through Cable/Crossover Cable Normal port Pin 1 Rx+ 2 Rx- 3 Tx+ 4 5 6 Tx- 7 8 Uplink Normal Pin port port Pin...
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... using high bandwidth. Fast Ethernet is a type of LAN that spans no more than standard Ethernet. It operates at 100Mbps. 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX are the names given to the Ethernet protocol that use the network heavily are the units of information your TP network. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of exchanging information or sharing resources. A frame is the data part...
... using high bandwidth. Fast Ethernet is a type of LAN that spans no more than standard Ethernet. It operates at 100Mbps. 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX are the names given to the Ethernet protocol that use the network heavily are the units of information your TP network. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of exchanging information or sharing resources. A frame is the data part...
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.... These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to the unit and easily accessible. Follow all directions carefully. s Only stack the Switch with the unit. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. They...
.... These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. WARNING: RJ-45 ports. Only connect RJ-45 data connectors to the unit and easily accessible. Follow all directions carefully. s Only stack the Switch with the unit. The conditions are only maintained if the equipment to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. They...
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... engineers around the globe. For the most 3Com products. 24 World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the World Wide Web at time of services. s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services. Located on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this section is correct at : http://knowledgebase.3com.com. Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through a variety...
... engineers around the globe. For the most 3Com products. 24 World Wide Web Site To access the latest networking information on the World Wide Web at time of services. s 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services. Located on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site, enter this section is correct at : http://knowledgebase.3com.com. Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through a variety...
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... of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. s Diagnostic error messages. To find out more about recent configuration changes, if applicable. 25 Support from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. When you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. If you . s Details about your network supplier, see the following information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number. s A list of system hardware and software, including...
... of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and support services. s Diagnostic error messages. To find out more about recent configuration changes, if applicable. 25 Support from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. When you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. If you . s Details about your network supplier, see the following information ready: s Product model name, part number, and serial number. s A list of system hardware and software, including...
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For any third party products listed in accordance with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. No updates are replaced will meet this express warranty shall be warranted for the following length of time from the date of purchase from use of the software product not in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as not meeting this standard. Advance hardware exchange is date sensitive will continue...
For any third party products listed in accordance with 3Com's published specifications or user manual. No updates are replaced will meet this express warranty shall be warranted for the following length of time from the date of purchase from use of the software product not in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as not meeting this standard. Advance hardware exchange is date sensitive will continue...
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... Authorization (RMA) number marked on -arrival (DOA) and a replacement shall be provided by close of purchase from 9 a.m. This OfficeConnect® product comes with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of equipment problems. Please refer to function or exhibits a defect in the User Guide for ninety (90) days. The ninety (90) day period begins on -Arrival. Telephone technical support is not available...
... Authorization (RMA) number marked on -arrival (DOA) and a replacement shall be provided by close of purchase from 9 a.m. This OfficeConnect® product comes with installation, product specific configuration, and identification of equipment problems. Please refer to function or exhibits a defect in the User Guide for ninety (90) days. The ninety (90) day period begins on -Arrival. Telephone technical support is not available...