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.../registration/frontpg.pl. You agree not to remove or deface any portion of 3Com Corporation. Technical data is provided with which also includes the power adapter. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are provided in this User Guide. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switches are a United States government agency, then this documentation, it is furnished under...
.../registration/frontpg.pl. You agree not to remove or deface any portion of 3Com Corporation. Technical data is provided with which also includes the power adapter. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are provided in this User Guide. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switches are a United States government agency, then this documentation, it is furnished under...
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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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... Small Network with 3Com® . 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 10/100BASE-TX ports while the 3C16791 has eight 10/100BASE-TX ports. It is crucial. Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 (3C16790) or Switch 8 (3C16791) allows your network to the small office...
... Small Network with 3Com® . 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 10/100BASE-TX ports while the 3C16791 has eight 10/100BASE-TX ports. It is crucial. Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 (3C16790) or Switch 8 (3C16791) allows your network to the small office...
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...the connected device is present. If the LED is yellow the speed of the link to the "Problem Solving" section). Duplex LED's If the Duplex LED is lit (yellow), the port is at 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx). If the LED is off, the port is operating correctly. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5-Front... Alert LED If the Alert LED is off, the unit is in full duplex mode. If it is continuously lit there may be a problem. Port Status and Activity LEDs If the Port Status LED is off or there may be a problem with the connectivity (refer to...
...the connected device is present. If the LED is yellow the speed of the link to the "Problem Solving" section). Duplex LED's If the Duplex LED is lit (yellow), the port is at 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx). If the LED is off, the port is operating correctly. CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 5-Front... Alert LED If the Alert LED is off, the unit is in full duplex mode. If it is continuously lit there may be a problem. Port Status and Activity LEDs If the Port Status LED is off or there may be a problem with the connectivity (refer to...
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...the "Problem Solving" section). The LED will flash to indicate traffic is turned off or there may be a problem with the connectivity (refer to the port, or the connected device is passing through that port. If the LED is off, the port is in full duplex mode. Power LED If the...green), the power supply to the connected device is present. If the LED is green the speed of the link to the Switch is at 10 Mbps (10BASE-T). If it is at 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx). If the LED is yellow the speed of time while performing a self test. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Front Alert LED If the...
...the "Problem Solving" section). The LED will flash to indicate traffic is turned off or there may be a problem with the connectivity (refer to the port, or the connected device is passing through that port. If the LED is off, the port is in full duplex mode. Power LED If the...green), the power supply to the connected device is present. If the LED is green the speed of the link to the Switch is at 10 Mbps (10BASE-T). If it is at 100 Mbps (100BASE-Tx). If the LED is yellow the speed of time while performing a self test. Dual Speed Switch 8 -Front Alert LED If the...
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... anschließen. You can be used to connect to any workstation or OfficeConnect hub that is capable of auto-negotiating for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation. Entweder geschützte oder ungeschützte Buchsen dürfen an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen werden. 7 Dual Speed Switch 8 -Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any...
... anschließen. You can be used to connect to any workstation or OfficeConnect hub that is capable of auto-negotiating for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation. Entweder geschützte oder ungeschützte Buchsen dürfen an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen werden. 7 Dual Speed Switch 8 -Rear Power Adapter socket Only use any...
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This can result in Figure 2). The Switches have any high performance workstations that require a lot of bandwidth, connect them is not passed on unnecessarily to the remainder of the network, thereby reducing the load. The Switch solves this problem because it 'listens' to the network and automatically learns what workstations can slow the network...
This can result in Figure 2). The Switches have any high performance workstations that require a lot of bandwidth, connect them is not passed on unnecessarily to the remainder of the network, thereby reducing the load. The Switch solves this problem because it 'listens' to the network and automatically learns what workstations can slow the network...
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... your existing workstations because it maintains 10BASE-T connections to them together using the Switch allowing all your Switch, you need: s One suitable TP cable for use with : s One power adapter for each be connected to communicate. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with the Switch. s A stacking clip. s Four rubber feet. Alternatively, if you can each...
... your existing workstations because it maintains 10BASE-T connections to them together using the Switch allowing all your Switch, you need: s One suitable TP cable for use with : s One power adapter for each be connected to communicate. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with the Switch. s A stacking clip. s Four rubber feet. Alternatively, if you can each...
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.... 3Com produce a range of easy to your workstations. 3 One suitable twisted pair cable for each workstation. Twisted Pair (TP) Cables Cables can use shielded cable. Cables used for 100BASE-TX connections must be shielded (screened) or unshielded; Workstation Connections To connect workstations... 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 be data grade (Category 5). we recommend that you use is...
.... 3Com produce a range of easy to your workstations. 3 One suitable twisted pair cable for each workstation. Twisted Pair (TP) Cables Cables can use shielded cable. Cables used for 100BASE-TX connections must be shielded (screened) or unshielded; Workstation Connections To connect workstations... 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 be data grade (Category 5). we recommend that you use is...
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Do not fix the feet if you intend to secure it . 2 Push the clip in Figure 3 (picture 2). To fit the clip: 1 Place your unit on a flat surface. 2 Fit the clip across the top of the unit, as shown in the center, so it , ensuring the fastening pieces snap into the slots on your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. Figure 3 Stacking Your Units Together 1 Fastening 2 Piece Fastening Piece To remove the clip: 1 Remove the top unit together with the upper unit attached to use the clip. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of ...
Do not fix the feet if you intend to secure it . 2 Push the clip in Figure 3 (picture 2). To fit the clip: 1 Place your unit on a flat surface. 2 Fit the clip across the top of the unit, as shown in the center, so it , ensuring the fastening pieces snap into the slots on your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. Figure 3 Stacking Your Units Together 1 Fastening 2 Piece Fastening Piece To remove the clip: 1 Remove the top unit together with the upper unit attached to use the clip. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of ...
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...lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of the case is recommended that can be careful not to secure. Securing Your Switch There are 150mm (5.9in.) apart. Remove any connections to the unit and locate it downwards to push the unit up and off the wall. When wall mounting the unit,...to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. s Air flow around the unit and through the vents in a rack. 12 s Cabling is away from 3Com, is within reach of the holes. Ensure that it is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Make two screw holes which are two ...
...lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of the case is recommended that can be careful not to secure. Securing Your Switch There are 150mm (5.9in.) apart. Remove any connections to the unit and locate it downwards to push the unit up and off the wall. When wall mounting the unit,...to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. s Air flow around the unit and through the vents in a rack. 12 s Cabling is away from 3Com, is within reach of the holes. Ensure that it is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). Make two screw holes which are two ...
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... the outcome will then 'Auto negotiate' to determine the fastest possible link speed between power cycles. 10BASE-T cables are powered, the Switch will automtically detect whether a 'straight ' or 'Crossover' cable is fully in the LED's on quickly. The Switch detects all port connections, so you start using your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such...
... the outcome will then 'Auto negotiate' to determine the fastest possible link speed between power cycles. 10BASE-T cables are powered, the Switch will automtically detect whether a 'straight ' or 'Crossover' cable is fully in the LED's on quickly. The Switch detects all port connections, so you start using your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such...
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If they are not, check your units, power on . Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used in any Switch port to make the connection to find out if there are not obstructed. Twisted pair cable with OfficeConnect products. Instead the product has an automatic... on both the units and the Switch should be on the units and the Switch. this is usually associated with RJ-45 connectors. s Case vents are problems with your network. Checking Unit Connections When you have connected all your connections. The switch will automatically detect which wiring practice ...
If they are not, check your units, power on . Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used in any Switch port to make the connection to find out if there are not obstructed. Twisted pair cable with OfficeConnect products. Instead the product has an automatic... on both the units and the Switch should be on the units and the Switch. this is usually associated with RJ-45 connectors. s Case vents are problems with your network. Checking Unit Connections When you have connected all your connections. The switch will automatically detect which wiring practice ...
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These problems are rarely serious; Do not use any other equipment may find a TP cable works when connected to the Switch but doesn't if it is powered on . lf the Port Status LED has not lit after several seconds for the port status LED's to the ... adapter with another OfficeConnect power adapter. You may not have a faulty power adapter which needs replacing with the Switch. Port Status LED not lit for information on that is disconnected from the Switch and connected to pages 5 and 6 'Creating your Network' for each one at both ends. The Duplex LED may or may...
These problems are rarely serious; Do not use any other equipment may find a TP cable works when connected to the Switch but doesn't if it is powered on . lf the Port Status LED has not lit after several seconds for the port status LED's to the ... adapter with another OfficeConnect power adapter. You may not have a faulty power adapter which needs replacing with the Switch. Port Status LED not lit for information on that is disconnected from the Switch and connected to pages 5 and 6 'Creating your Network' for each one at both ends. The Duplex LED may or may...
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If the Alert LED is still lit after removing all of network equipment. Refer to the documentation that accompanies the piece of your connections, there may be a problem with your supplier. 16 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.
If the Alert LED is still lit after removing all of network equipment. Refer to the documentation that accompanies the piece of your connections, there may be a problem with your supplier. 16 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.
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... Twisted Pair (TP) cable. 10BASE-T runs at 10Mbps whilst 100BASE-TX operates at any one time (information capacity) measured in an office, that spans no more than standard Ethernet. Ethernet is the data part of exchanging information or sharing resources. It operates at 10Mbps (...around the network. Fast Ethernet is the length of a link. 17 The OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches Use RJ-45 type connectors to connect your workstations and other by two seperate connections. Workstations or applications that use the network heavily are the names given to the Ethernet protocol...
... Twisted Pair (TP) cable. 10BASE-T runs at 10Mbps whilst 100BASE-TX operates at any one time (information capacity) measured in an office, that spans no more than standard Ethernet. Ethernet is the data part of exchanging information or sharing resources. It operates at 10Mbps (...around the network. Fast Ethernet is the length of a link. 17 The OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches Use RJ-45 type connectors to connect your workstations and other by two seperate connections. Workstations or applications that use the network heavily are the names given to the Ethernet protocol...
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... to give and maintain certain throughput levels for different applications depending on the priority assigned to that application. The automatic MDI / MDIX feature within the Switch will take a greater precedence over a lower prioritised packet. Automatic MDI / MDIX this feature automatically detects which wiring practice that has been followed with a higher priority...
... to give and maintain certain throughput levels for different applications depending on the priority assigned to that application. The automatic MDI / MDIX feature within the Switch will take a greater precedence over a lower prioritised packet. Automatic MDI / MDIX this feature automatically detects which wiring practice that has been followed with a higher priority...
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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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...that all waste conforms to recognized environmental standards. s Ensuring that all products are labelled according to recognized environmental standards. Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. s Reducing the waste generated by weight, and no heavy-metal content....documentation for this product is printed on a continual basis. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be environmentally-friendly in all products. To uphold our policy, we are vegetable-based with national legislation and regulations....
...that all waste conforms to recognized environmental standards. s Ensuring that all products are labelled according to recognized environmental standards. Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. s Reducing the waste generated by weight, and no heavy-metal content....documentation for this product is printed on a continual basis. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be environmentally-friendly in all products. To uphold our policy, we are vegetable-based with national legislation and regulations....