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OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8 and Switch 16 User Guide (3C16733A, 3C16734A, 3C16735A)
OfficeConnect® Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8 and Switch 16 User Guide (3C16733A, 3C16734A, 3C16735A)
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... be reproduced in any form or by any comments about this User Guide. No part of 3Com Corporation. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 User Guide), part number (DUA1673-4AAA02) and, if appropriate, the page number. You agree not to remove or...make any portion of the respective companies with the product as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on...
... be reproduced in any form or by any comments about this User Guide. No part of 3Com Corporation. Please include the document title (OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4, Switch 8, Switch 16 User Guide), part number (DUA1673-4AAA02) and, if appropriate, the page number. You agree not to remove or...make any portion of the respective companies with the product as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without written permission from 3Com Technologies. 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on...
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Introduction 5 Creating your Network 6 Dual Speed Switch 4-Front 6 Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front 7 All Units-Rear 8 How the Switch Can Be Used 9 Switching 9 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 10 Before...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 Solving 16 Networking Terminology 18... Services 24 World Wide Web Site 24 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 24 Support from Your Network Supplier 25 Support from...
Introduction 5 Creating your Network 6 Dual Speed Switch 4-Front 6 Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front 7 All Units-Rear 8 How the Switch Can Be Used 9 Switching 9 Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 10 Before...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 Solving 16 Networking Terminology 18... 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 Dual Speed Switch 4 (3C16733A), Switch 8 (3C16734A) or Switch 16 (3C16735A) allows your network to be segmented so that , if unchecked, can be one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. The Switch is compact and attractively designed for use . This allows you to critical resources. The OfficeConnect...
... the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 (3C16733A), Switch 8 (3C16734A) or Switch 16 (3C16735A) allows your network to be segmented so that , if unchecked, can be one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. The Switch is compact and attractively designed for use . This allows you to critical resources. The OfficeConnect...
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TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 6 CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 4-Front Alert LED orange Same as Switch 8 and Switch 16. If the LED is off, the port is in full duplex mode. Alert 10/100 Base - The Activity LED flashes (yellow) each time a packet passes ...
TX 1234 Link : On=OK, Flash=Activity Duplex : On=Full Speed : On=100M Power OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 4 6 CREATING YOUR NETWORK Dual Speed Switch 4-Front Alert LED orange Same as Switch 8 and Switch 16. If the LED is off, the port is in full duplex mode. Alert 10/100 Base - The Activity LED flashes (yellow) each time a packet passes ...
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...green Indicates that the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). If you have anything connected to the "Problem Solving" section. If the Speed LED is on (yellow), the port is continuously lit, there may be a problem. Alert 10/100 Base - If off , it's ... of network equipment is operating correctly. Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front Alert LED orange Off when the unit is OK. Link/Activity, Duplex and Speed LEDs If the Link/Activity LED is operating at 100Mbps. TX 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 7 Flashes for self test.
...green Indicates that the power supply to the "Problem Solving" section). If you have anything connected to the "Problem Solving" section. If the Speed LED is on (yellow), the port is continuously lit, there may be a problem. Alert 10/100 Base - If off , it's ... of network equipment is operating correctly. Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16-Front Alert LED orange Off when the unit is OK. Link/Activity, Duplex and Speed LEDs If the Link/Activity LED is operating at 100Mbps. TX 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 16 7 Flashes for self test.
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... is capable of the highest numbered port (port 4 on the Switch 4, port 8 on the Switch 8, port 16 on the Switch 16). Refer to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs to Normal (out). You can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to any other adapter. All Units-Rear Power Power 8X 1X Switch 16 Switch 4/8 16 9X Uplink/Normal 10/100BASE-TX Power Adapter socket Only use...
... is capable of the highest numbered port (port 4 on the Switch 4, port 8 on the Switch 8, port 16 on the Switch 16). Refer to the "Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs to Normal (out). You can connect the OfficeConnect Switch to any other adapter. All Units-Rear Power Power 8X 1X Switch 16 Switch 4/8 16 9X Uplink/Normal 10/100BASE-TX Power Adapter socket Only use...
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...the workstations is passed around the whole network (regardless of the destination of the information). This operation is called 'switching'. The Switch solves this problem because it 'listens' to the network and automatically learns what workstations can then selectively pass on ... you have workstations that require a lot of bandwidth, connect them is not passed to the Switch. Figure 2 The Switch Separates Your Network and Controls the Information Effectively 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub 100BASE-TX High performance workstation 9
...the workstations is passed around the whole network (regardless of the destination of the information). This operation is called 'switching'. The Switch solves this problem because it 'listens' to the network and automatically learns what workstations can then selectively pass on ... you have workstations that require a lot of bandwidth, connect them is not passed to the Switch. Figure 2 The Switch Separates Your Network and Controls the Information Effectively 10BASE-T OfficeConnect hub OfficeConnect Switch 100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub 100BASE-TX High performance workstation 9
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... can communicate. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for use with the Switch. s Two unit labels and eight cable ties. The extra parts mentioned in the next section are not supplied with the power adapter. The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for use... with the Swtich. s Four rubber feet. s A Product Registration card for each be connected to your Switch, you need: s One suitable TP cable for you to fill out...
... can communicate. Before You Start Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with: s One power adapter for use with the Switch. s Two unit labels and eight cable ties. The extra parts mentioned in the next section are not supplied with the power adapter. The Switch 16 has an additional power cord for use... with the Swtich. s Four rubber feet. s A Product Registration card for each be connected to your Switch, you need: s One suitable TP cable for you to fill out...
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... workstations or other connector. we recommend that you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of the other equipment (such as servers) directly to your workstations. 3 One suitable TP cable for example 1x, 2x,... 95/98) with network support configured, running on your Switch, you use shielded cable. A 'straight-through ' TP cables with the graphical symbol 'x'. Cables used for workstation connections have been marked with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use 'straight-through ' cable is one where each...
... workstations or other connector. we recommend that you need: 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of the other equipment (such as servers) directly to your workstations. 3 One suitable TP cable for example 1x, 2x,... 95/98) with network support configured, running on your Switch, you use shielded cable. A 'straight-through ' TP cables with the graphical symbol 'x'. Cables used for workstation connections have been marked with RJ-45 connectors (all OfficeConnect products use 'straight-through ' cable is one where each...
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... then pull it bends towards the base of the unit, and then separate once the clip is loose. 12 To fit the clip: 1 Place your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. CAUTION: You can stack up to a maximum of the unit. 4 Push the clip down gently on top of the clip...
... then pull it bends towards the base of the unit, and then separate once the clip is loose. 12 To fit the clip: 1 Place your OfficeConnect units together neatly and securely. CAUTION: You can stack up to a maximum of the unit. 4 Push the clip down gently on top of the clip...
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... you are going to mark the position of the holes. Ensure that the wall you provide a minimum of the wall surface. Also available from 3Com, is within reach of heat. You need two suitable screws. Use the guide on Page 35 to use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy.... unit and through the vents in a rack. 13 It is recommended that you to firmly secure a stack of OfficeConnect devices to the desktop or onto a shelf in the side of the OfficeConnect Switch that it over the screw heads. When making connections, be used for wall mounting. s Cabling is away from ...
... you are going to mark the position of the holes. Ensure that the wall you provide a minimum of the wall surface. Also available from 3Com, is within reach of heat. You need two suitable screws. Use the guide on Page 35 to use is smooth, flat, dry and sturdy.... unit and through the vents in a rack. 13 It is recommended that you to firmly secure a stack of OfficeConnect devices to the desktop or onto a shelf in the side of the OfficeConnect Switch that it over the screw heads. When making connections, be used for wall mounting. s Cabling is away from ...
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... disabled, it . You can connect to your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such as shown in half duplex mode. If using the highest-number port on the Switch (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16) to connect a workstation, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is set its latch locks it into the relevant RJ-45...
... disabled, it . You can connect to your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such as shown in half duplex mode. If using the highest-number port on the Switch (port 4 on Switch 4, port 8 on Switch 8, port 16 on Switch 16) to connect a workstation, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is set its latch locks it into the relevant RJ-45...
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... for the ports you have used on both the units and the Switch should be on the units and the Switch. this is off - s Case vents are not, check your connections and the settings of the Uplink/Normal switches. If they are not obstructed. Maximum length is 100m (328ft)... is the best way to Uplink (in) Uplink/Normal Twisted pair cable with your network. The 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. s Cabling is secure and not pulled taut. 15 Checking...
... for the ports you have used on both the units and the Switch should be on the units and the Switch. this is off - s Case vents are not, check your connections and the settings of the Uplink/Normal switches. If they are not obstructed. Maximum length is 100m (328ft)... is the best way to Uplink (in) Uplink/Normal Twisted pair cable with your network. The 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. s Cabling is secure and not pulled taut. 15 Checking...
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...piece of equipment needs only one at a time, waiting a few seconds between the Switch and another OfficeConnect power adapter. Check your Switch. follow the information given in the "Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch" section on continuously, contact your network. If the Alert LED is lit, there is...when detecting and solving possible problems with your supplier. 16 Link between each one on . Alert LED continuously lit. If there is powered on . Check your Switch. the cause is incorrectly set. PROBLEM SOLVING The Switch has been designed to aid you may be a...
...piece of equipment needs only one at a time, waiting a few seconds between the Switch and another OfficeConnect power adapter. Check your Switch. follow the information given in the "Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch" section on continuously, contact your network. If the Alert LED is lit, there is...when detecting and solving possible problems with your supplier. 16 Link between each one on . Alert LED continuously lit. If there is powered on . Check your Switch. the cause is incorrectly set. PROBLEM SOLVING The Switch has been designed to aid you may be a...
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... 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 1 1 Rx- Refer to the Switch is not damaged. Port Status LED (Switch 4) Link/Activity LED (Switch 8 or Switch 16) not lit for a port that has a connection.
... 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 1 1 Rx- Refer to the Switch is not damaged. Port Status LED (Switch 4) Link/Activity LED (Switch 8 or Switch 16) not lit for a port that has a connection.
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... devices), or broadcast (sent to all devices). A Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are the units of cable connected to a port. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of LAN, referring to the technology used to pass information around the network. A frame is the...
... devices), or broadcast (sent to all devices). A Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network equipment are the units of cable connected to a port. The OfficeConnect hub uses RJ-45 type connectors for the purpose of LAN, referring to the technology used to pass information around the network. A frame is the...
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.../hr 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity 228mm (9.12in.) 54.6mm (2.1in.) 185.4mm (7.3in.) Switch 4: 0.96Kg (2.1 lb) Switch 8: 0.9Kg (2.0 lb) Switch 16: 1.0Kg (2.2 lb) Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Safety: EMC: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22.2 #950, IEC950 EN 55022 Class...
.../hr 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) operating temperature 0 to 90% (non-condensing) humidity 228mm (9.12in.) 54.6mm (2.1in.) 185.4mm (7.3in.) Switch 4: 0.96Kg (2.1 lb) Switch 8: 0.9Kg (2.0 lb) Switch 16: 1.0Kg (2.2 lb) Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Safety: EMC: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22.2 #950, IEC950 EN 55022 Class...
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...national legislation and regulations. s Reducing the waste generated by weight, and no heavy-metal content. 20 Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. The varnish is printed on a continual basis. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It... is completely chlorine-free. it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is the policy of 3Com Corporation to recognized environmental standards. End Of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of -life electronic components. s Maximizing the...
...national legislation and regulations. s Reducing the waste generated by weight, and no heavy-metal content. 20 Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. The varnish is printed on a continual basis. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It... is completely chlorine-free. it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is the policy of 3Com Corporation to recognized environmental standards. End Of Life Statement 3Com processes allow for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of -life electronic components. s Maximizing the...
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...this guide, contact your personal safety. s Only stack the Switch with the unit. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. s Disconnect the power adapter before you must be near to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable ...parts inside the Switch. s The socket outlet must follow for your supplier. The conditions are only maintained if the ...
...this guide, contact your personal safety. s Only stack the Switch with the unit. s This unit operates under SELV conditions. s Disconnect the power adapter before you must be near to which it is supplied with other OfficeConnect units. These are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable ...parts inside the Switch. s The socket outlet must follow for your supplier. The conditions are only maintained if the ...