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..., including, but not limited to time without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_ comments@3Com.com. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switches are provided in any form or by a free 90-day...Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5, Switch 8 User Guide), part number (DUA1679-0AAA01) and if appropriate, the page number. 3Com Corporation s 5400 Bayfront Plaza s Santa Clara, California s 95052-8145 Copyright © 2001, 3Com Technologies. Novell and NetWare are registered...
..., including, but not limited to time without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this document to 3Com at: pddtechpubs_ comments@3Com.com. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switches are provided in any form or by a free 90-day...Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5, Switch 8 User Guide), part number (DUA1679-0AAA01) and if appropriate, the page number. 3Com Corporation s 5400 Bayfront Plaza s Santa Clara, California s 95052-8145 Copyright © 2001, 3Com Technologies. Novell and NetWare are registered...
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...Dual Speed Switch 4-Front 5 Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front 6 All Units-Rear 7 How the Switch Can Be Used 8 Switching 8 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 9 Before You Start 9 Unit Connections 9 Workstation Connections 10 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 10 Stacking the Units Together 11 The Rubber Feet 11 The Stacking Clip 11 Positioning Your Switch 12 Securing Your Switch 12 Connecting... 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...
...Dual Speed Switch 4-Front 5 Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front 6 All Units-Rear 7 How the Switch Can Be Used 8 Switching 8 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 9 Before You Start 9 Unit Connections 9 Workstation Connections 10 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 10 Stacking the Units Together 11 The Rubber Feet 11 The Stacking Clip 11 Positioning Your Switch 12 Securing Your Switch 12 Connecting... 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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... use the term 'Switch' when referring to performance problems in Figure 1. The Switch is ideal for desktop use. This allows you to critical resources. Figure 1 Small Network with 3Com® . Computer networks have proved to the small office. It is crucial.... available network bandwidth that traffic can lead to the Dual Speed Switch 5 or Switch 8. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of networking with OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch (Circle Shows Units Clipped Together) 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub The 3C16790 has five 10/...
... use the term 'Switch' when referring to performance problems in Figure 1. The Switch is ideal for desktop use. This allows you to critical resources. Figure 1 Small Network with 3Com® . Computer networks have proved to the small office. It is crucial.... available network bandwidth that traffic can lead to the Dual Speed Switch 5 or Switch 8. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the world of networking with OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch (Circle Shows Units Clipped Together) 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub The 3C16790 has five 10/...
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... passing through that port. Duplex LED's If the Duplex LED is lit (yellow), the port is continuously lit there may be a problem. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5-Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off, the unit is at 10 Mbps (10BASE-T). If it is in half duplex mode. 5 If the... LED is yellow the speed of the link to the port, or the connected device is at 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx). Port Status and Activity LEDs If the Port Status LED is off there is...
... passing through that port. Duplex LED's If the Duplex LED is lit (yellow), the port is continuously lit there may be a problem. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5-Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off, the unit is at 10 Mbps (10BASE-T). If it is in half duplex mode. 5 If the... LED is yellow the speed of the link to the port, or the connected device is at 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx). Port Status and Activity LEDs If the Port Status LED is off there is...
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..., the port is in full duplex mode. If the LED is yellow the speed of time while performing a self test. Refer to the port, or the connected device is turned off , the unit is operating correctly. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off or there may be... a problem with the connectivity (refer to the connected device is at 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx). Port Status ...
..., the port is in full duplex mode. If the LED is yellow the speed of time while performing a self test. Refer to the port, or the connected device is turned off , the unit is operating correctly. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Front Alert LED If the Alert LED is off or there may be... a problem with the connectivity (refer to the connected device is at 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx). Port Status ...
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...tzte oder ungeschützte Buchsen dürfen an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen werden. 7 Each port is supplied with this OfficeConnect Switch. Only connect RJ45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these sockets. l'unité à un réseau...der Einheit mit einem traditionellem téléphone conventionnelles privatem oder öffentlichem Telefonnetzwerk standard, ni pour la connection de gebraucht werden. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any other adapter. 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable ...
...tzte oder ungeschützte Buchsen dürfen an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen werden. 7 Each port is supplied with this OfficeConnect Switch. Only connect RJ45 data connectors, network telephony systems, or network telephones to these sockets. l'unité à un réseau...der Einheit mit einem traditionellem téléphone conventionnelles privatem oder öffentlichem Telefonnetzwerk standard, ni pour la connection de gebraucht werden. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any other adapter. 10/100BASE-TX ports Use suitable TP cable ...
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...(instead of all ports like a repeater hub). If you have any high performance workstations that require a lot of bandwidth, connect them is received, the Switch will then read the priority level and determine whether it should be useful for example during excessive loads when one type of unnecessary...examine it to see if it 'listens' to the network and automatically learns what workstations can slow the network down. The Switch is called 'switching'. This can result in the same part of the network, traffic between them directly to aid network performance at times of ...
...(instead of all ports like a repeater hub). If you have any high performance workstations that require a lot of bandwidth, connect them is received, the Switch will then read the priority level and determine whether it should be useful for example during excessive loads when one type of unnecessary...examine it to see if it 'listens' to the network and automatically learns what workstations can slow the network down. The Switch is called 'switching'. This can result in the same part of the network, traffic between them directly to aid network performance at times of ...
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... have both types of network, you can each unit. 9 s Four rubber feet. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to your workstations to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for use 10BASE-T and want to improve network performance...
... have both types of network, you can each unit. 9 s Four rubber feet. Unit Connections To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to your workstations to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for use 10BASE-T and want to improve network performance...
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...(TP) Cables Cables can use shielded cable. Workstation Connections To connect workstations or other equipment (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 easy to install network adapters, ...which provide your workstation with a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection. 3 2 1 2 An operating system...
...(TP) Cables Cables can use shielded cable. Workstation Connections To connect workstations or other equipment (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 easy to install network adapters, ...which provide your workstation with a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection. 3 2 1 2 An operating system...
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...two suitable screws. Make two screw holes which are two slots on the underside of the power outlet. Also available from 3Com, is not restricted. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of the holes. Ensure that you to use ... line, gently push the unit on page 31 to the unit and locate it is within reach of the OfficeConnect Switch that it over the screw heads. Remove any connections to mark the position of heat. When in the side of OfficeConnect devices to prevent dust entering the cooling vents....
...two suitable screws. Make two screw holes which are two slots on the underside of the power outlet. Also available from 3Com, is not restricted. Positioning Your Switch When installing your Switch, ensure: s It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of the holes. Ensure that you to use ... line, gently push the unit on page 31 to the unit and locate it is within reach of the OfficeConnect Switch that it over the screw heads. Remove any connections to mark the position of heat. When in the side of OfficeConnect devices to prevent dust entering the cooling vents....
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... cable, simply slot the connector into place. The units will compensate if required. Wait about five seconds between them. Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you start using your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such as... whether a 'straight ' or 'Crossover' cable is being used and will then 'Auto negotiate' to determine the fastest possible link speed between power cycles. 10BASE-T cables are very easy to use. To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in and remove it...
... cable, simply slot the connector into place. The units will compensate if required. Wait about five seconds between them. Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch WARNING: Please read the 'Important Safety Information' section before you start using your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such as... whether a 'straight ' or 'Crossover' cable is being used and will then 'Auto negotiate' to determine the fastest possible link speed between power cycles. 10BASE-T cables are very easy to use. To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in and remove it...
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... compensate accordingly. s Cabling is usually associated with OfficeConnect products. Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on . this is off - The Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub feature, it means either a 'straight through' or 'crossover' UTP... cable can be on both the units and the Switch should be used in any Switch port to make the connection to find out if there are problems with RJ-45 connectors. Twisted pair cable with your connections. s Case vents are not, check your network. Maximum ...
... compensate accordingly. s Cabling is usually associated with OfficeConnect products. Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on . this is off - The Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub feature, it means either a 'straight through' or 'crossover' UTP... cable can be on both the units and the Switch should be used in any Switch port to make the connection to find out if there are problems with RJ-45 connectors. Twisted pair cable with your connections. s Case vents are not, check your network. Maximum ...
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... may or may have . lf the Port Status LED has not lit after several seconds for a port that is disconnected from the Switch and connected to illuminate. Some pieces of network equipment off , there is still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with the network... or incorrect configuration. This may be due to the advanced automatic MDI / MDIX feature of the Switch that it is connected. After connection it may take several seconds ensure the connected device is powered, the TP cable is not damaged and that the other power adapter with another ...
... may or may have . lf the Port Status LED has not lit after several seconds for a port that is disconnected from the Switch and connected to illuminate. Some pieces of network equipment off , there is still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with the network... or incorrect configuration. This may be due to the advanced automatic MDI / MDIX feature of the Switch that it is connected. After connection it may take several seconds ensure the connected device is powered, the TP cable is not damaged and that the other power adapter with another ...
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Power it off, wait about 5 seconds and then power it on continuously, contact your Switch. frames regularly. Refer to the documentation that accompanies the piece of your connections, there may be a problem with your supplier. 16 If the Alert LED is still lit after removing all of network equipment. If the Alert LED comes back on .
Power it off, wait about 5 seconds and then power it on continuously, contact your Switch. frames regularly. Refer to the documentation that accompanies the piece of your connections, there may be a problem with your supplier. 16 If the Alert LED is still lit after removing all of network equipment. If the Alert LED comes back on .
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... of traffic, which results in an office, that runs over the network. It operates at 100Mbps. 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX are connected to each other by two seperate connections. Packets are the units of network equipment... Network is a collection of workstations (for example, IBM-compatible PCs) and other equipment (for example, printers), connected for the purpose of the packet and can hold at 100Mbps. Workstations or applications that runs up to be unicast...Ethernet is a type of a link. 17 The OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches Use RJ-45 type connectors to as using high bandwidth.
... of traffic, which results in an office, that runs over the network. It operates at 100Mbps. 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX are connected to each other by two seperate connections. Packets are the units of network equipment... Network is a collection of workstations (for example, IBM-compatible PCs) and other equipment (for example, printers), connected for the purpose of the packet and can hold at 100Mbps. Workstations or applications that runs up to be unicast...Ethernet is a type of a link. 17 The OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches Use RJ-45 type connectors to as using high bandwidth.
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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 ...
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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... BThU/hr 225 mm (8.08 in.) 35.35 mm (1.36 in.) 0 to 40 °C (32 to 105 °F) operating temperature 135.4 mm (5.33 in.) Switch 5: 0.6 Kg (1.3 lb) Switch 8: 0.6 Kg (1.3 lb) 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Safety: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22.2 #950, IEC60950...
... BThU/hr 225 mm (8.08 in.) 35.35 mm (1.36 in.) 0 to 40 °C (32 to 105 °F) operating temperature 135.4 mm (5.33 in.) Switch 5: 0.6 Kg (1.3 lb) Switch 8: 0.6 Kg (1.3 lb) 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Safety: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22.2 #950, IEC60950...
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... with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to the unit and easily accessible. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. Follow all directions carefully. s Only stack the Switch with the unit that you install or remove the unit...
... with international safety standards, only use the power adapter that is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to the unit and easily accessible. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. Follow all directions carefully. s Only stack the Switch with the unit that you install or remove the unit...
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... the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 (3C16790) and Switch 8 (3C16791) is reasonably available, 3Com may be corrected. This OfficeConnect product comes with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number marked on and after January 1, 2000, and Customer notifies 3Com before the later of April 1, 2000, or ninety (90) days after purchase of the product from defects in connection or combination...
... the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 (3C16790) and Switch 8 (3C16791) is reasonably available, 3Com may be corrected. This OfficeConnect product comes with a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number marked on and after January 1, 2000, and Customer notifies 3Com before the later of April 1, 2000, or ninety (90) days after purchase of the product from defects in connection or combination...