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OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Switch 5 plus (3C16790) Dual Speed Switch 8 plus (3C16791) Dual Speed Switch 16 plus (3C16792) User Guide
OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Switch 5 plus (3C16790) Dual Speed Switch 8 plus (3C16791) Dual Speed Switch 16 plus (3C16792) User Guide
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...-day telephone support. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 plus, Switch 8 plus, Switch 16 plus User Guide), part number (DUA1679-0AAA03) and if appropriate, the page number. 2 3Com Corporation I 5400 Bayfront Plaza I Santa Clara, California I 95052-8145 Copyright © 2001, 3Com Technologies. No part of this documentation may make changes in content...
...-day telephone support. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 plus, Switch 8 plus, Switch 16 plus User Guide), part number (DUA1679-0AAA03) and if appropriate, the page number. 2 3Com Corporation I 5400 Bayfront Plaza I Santa Clara, California I 95052-8145 Copyright © 2001, 3Com Technologies. No part of this documentation may make changes in content...
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... Stacking the Units Together 11 The Rubber Feet 11 The Stacking Clip 11 Positioning Your Switch 12 Securing Your Switch 12 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch 13 Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch 13 Checking Unit Connections 14 Spot Checks 14 Problem Solving 15 Networking Terminology 17 Dimensions ... Safety Information 21 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 22 Consignes importantes de sécurité 23 Online Technical Services 24 World Wide Web Site 24 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 24 Technical Support 24 Support from Your Network Supplier 25 Support from...
... Stacking the Units Together 11 The Rubber Feet 11 The Stacking Clip 11 Positioning Your Switch 12 Securing Your Switch 12 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch 13 Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch 13 Checking Unit Connections 14 Spot Checks 14 Problem Solving 15 Networking Terminology 17 Dimensions ... Safety Information 21 Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 22 Consignes importantes de sécurité 23 Online Technical Services 24 World Wide Web Site 24 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 24 Technical Support 24 Support from Your Network Supplier 25 Support from...
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... designed for use . The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this, bringing networks to the Dual Speed Switch 5 plus, Switch 8 plus or Switch 16 plus. Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 plus (3C16790), Switch 8 plus (3C16791) or Switch 16 plus (Circle Shows Units Clipped Together) This Switch has five, eight or sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports...
... designed for use . The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this, bringing networks to the Dual Speed Switch 5 plus, Switch 8 plus or Switch 16 plus. Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 plus (3C16790), Switch 8 plus (3C16791) or Switch 16 plus (Circle Shows Units Clipped Together) This Switch has five, eight or sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports...
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CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5 plus-Front 5
CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5 plus-Front 5
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Dual Speed Switch 8 plus-Front 6
Dual Speed Switch 8 plus-Front 6
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Dual Speed Switch 16 plus-Front 7
Dual Speed Switch 16 plus-Front 7
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...has been followed and will compensate accordingly. WARNHINWEIS: RJ-45-Anschlüsse Diese Porte sind AVERTISSEMENT: Ports RJ-45. Dual Speed Switch 16 plus-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any port. These are shielded RJ- de réseaux de téléphonie ou...Either shielded or unshielded data cables with Entweder geschützte oder ungeschützte Buchsen shielded or unshielded jacks can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to a traditional PBX or public Verbindung der Einheit mit einem traditionellem standard, ni pour la connection de l'unité à ...
...has been followed and will compensate accordingly. WARNHINWEIS: RJ-45-Anschlüsse Diese Porte sind AVERTISSEMENT: Ports RJ-45. Dual Speed Switch 16 plus-Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any port. These are shielded RJ- de réseaux de téléphonie ou...Either shielded or unshielded data cables with Entweder geschützte oder ungeschützte Buchsen shielded or unshielded jacks can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to a traditional PBX or public Verbindung der Einheit mit einem traditionellem standard, ni pour la connection de l'unité à ...
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... the workstations is passed around the whole network (regardless of the destination of the information). If you have a built in Figure 2). The Switch is configured to to see if it 'listens' to the network and automatically learns what workstations can be reached through the normal or high .... This feature can be useful, for example, during excessive loads when one type of traffic may require priority over another. How the Switch Can Be Used Switching When a network of repeater hubs is in operation, any information that require a lot of bandwidth, connect them is not passed on ...
... the workstations is passed around the whole network (regardless of the destination of the information). If you have a built in Figure 2). The Switch is configured to to see if it 'listens' to the network and automatically learns what workstations can be reached through the normal or high .... This feature can be useful, for example, during excessive loads when one type of traffic may require priority over another. How the Switch Can Be Used Switching When a network of repeater hubs is in operation, any information that require a lot of bandwidth, connect them is not passed on ...
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... 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of easy to install network adapters, which provide your workstation with a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection. 3 2 1 2 An operating system (for example, NetWare or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, running on your Switch, you can each workstation. Before You start...
... 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of easy to install network adapters, which provide your workstation with a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection. 3 2 1 2 An operating system (for example, NetWare or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, running on your Switch, you can each workstation. Before You start...
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... the top of the unit, as shown in Figure 3 (picture 2). Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your switch from out of the slot, the clip should come away with the upper unit attached to it. 2 Push the clip in the center, so it... the slots on the unit below . 2 Press down gently to secure it with the clip. Do not fix the feet if you to stack your switch if you hook a finger around one of the the fastening pieces and then pull it gently from moving around on the unit. The Stacking Clip...
... the top of the unit, as shown in Figure 3 (picture 2). Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your switch from out of the slot, the clip should come away with the upper unit attached to it. 2 Push the clip in the center, so it... the slots on the unit below . 2 Press down gently to secure it with the clip. Do not fix the feet if you to stack your switch if you hook a finger around one of the the fastening pieces and then pull it gently from moving around on the unit. The Stacking Clip...
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... in line, gently push the unit on page 30 and 31 to the wall and move it over the screw heads. Also available from 3Com, is not restricted. I Cabling is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving ...their heads 3mm (0.12in.) clear of the holes. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: I It is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers...
... in line, gently push the unit on page 30 and 31 to the wall and move it over the screw heads. Also available from 3Com, is not restricted. I Cabling is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving ...their heads 3mm (0.12in.) clear of the holes. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: I It is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers...
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...curité" avant de mettre en route. When a TP cable is fully in and remove it into the relevant RJ-45 port. The Switch detects all port connections, so you can connect either a 10BASE-T or a 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect unit to each port of workstations that can ...connect to your network immediately. To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you need more ports, simply add another OfficeConnect unit. To disconnect the cable, ...
...curité" avant de mettre en route. When a TP cable is fully in and remove it into the relevant RJ-45 port. The Switch detects all port connections, so you can connect either a 10BASE-T or a 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect unit to each port of workstations that can ...connect to your network immediately. To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you need more ports, simply add another OfficeConnect unit. To disconnect the cable, ...
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... been followed and will automatically detect which means either a 'straight through' or 'crossover' UTP cable can be on the units and the Switch. If they are not obstructed. Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on both the units and the... check that is usually associated with RJ-45 connectors. I Case vents are not, check your connections. Maximum length is the best way to other switches, hubs and workstations. Twisted pair cable with OfficeConnect products. I The Alert LED is secure and not pulled taut. Checking Unit Connections When you have...
... been followed and will automatically detect which means either a 'straight through' or 'crossover' UTP cable can be on the units and the Switch. If they are not obstructed. Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on both the units and the... check that is usually associated with RJ-45 connectors. I Case vents are not, check your connections. Maximum length is the best way to other switches, hubs and workstations. Twisted pair cable with OfficeConnect products. I The Alert LED is secure and not pulled taut. Checking Unit Connections When you have...
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...adapter. lf the Port Status LED has not lit after several seconds for a port that has a TP cable connected. Power down the Switch and disconnect all network equipment is powered on. To determine whether this section does not solve your problem, contact your network. Perform these ... seconds between each port that is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Alert LED continuously lit. The 5, 8 and 16 port Switches will also turn Green or Yellow for each . 15 Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. The Duplex LED may or may...
...adapter. lf the Port Status LED has not lit after several seconds for a port that has a TP cable connected. Power down the Switch and disconnect all network equipment is powered on. To determine whether this section does not solve your problem, contact your network. Perform these ... seconds between each port that is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. Alert LED continuously lit. The 5, 8 and 16 port Switches will also turn Green or Yellow for each . 15 Check the following symptoms and solutions: Power LED not lit. The Duplex LED may or may...
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Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to the documentation that accompanies the piece of network equipment operate by sending out broadcast frames regularly. Network loop - Broadcast frames - Some pieces of network equipment. 16 Please refer to your connections and remove the loop. Examine your Switch.
Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to the documentation that accompanies the piece of network equipment operate by sending out broadcast frames regularly. Network loop - Broadcast frames - Some pieces of network equipment. 16 Please refer to your connections and remove the loop. Examine your Switch.
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.... A segment is the data part of the packet and can hold at 100Mbps. Ethernet is a network, usually in bits per second). The OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches Use RJ-45 type connectors to connect your workstations and other equipment send to each other by two seperate connections. Full duplex operation allows information...
.... A segment is the data part of the packet and can hold at 100Mbps. Ethernet is a network, usually in bits per second). The OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches Use RJ-45 type connectors to connect your workstations and other equipment send to each other by two seperate connections. Full duplex operation allows information...
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... will detect and compensate accordingly. 18 Automatic MDI / MDIX this feature automatically detects which wiring practice that application. The automatic MDI / MDIX feature within the Switch will take a greater precedence over a lower prioritised packet. Priority Queuing is the ability of a network to give and maintain certain throughput levels for different applications...
... will detect and compensate accordingly. 18 Automatic MDI / MDIX this feature automatically detects which wiring practice that application. The automatic MDI / MDIX feature within the Switch will take a greater precedence over a lower prioritised packet. Priority Queuing is the ability of a network to give and maintain certain throughput levels for different applications...
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I Only stack the Switch with the unit. You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet. I The socket outlet must be near ... unit: I Exceptional care must be taken during installation and removal of the unit. I There are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. The conditions are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. These are only maintained if the equipment to these sockets. 21 Follow all directions carefully. You must...
I Only stack the Switch with the unit. You can only remove power from the unit by disconnecting the power cord from the outlet. I The socket outlet must be near ... unit: I Exceptional care must be taken during installation and removal of the unit. I There are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable parts inside the Switch. The conditions are shielded RJ-45 data sockets. These are only maintained if the equipment to these sockets. 21 Follow all directions carefully. You must...
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... thirty (30) days after the date of purchase, and this express warranty shall be, at http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Telephone Support. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY 3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 plus, Switch 8 plus, Switch 16 plus (3C16792) is not offered where restricted or prohibited by law. or defective-on -line at...
... thirty (30) days after the date of purchase, and this express warranty shall be, at http://support.3com.com/registration/frontpg.pl. ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Telephone Support. 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY 3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 plus, Switch 8 plus, Switch 16 plus (3C16792) is not offered where restricted or prohibited by law. or defective-on -line at...