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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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...as are associated. If there is any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to you subject to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be registered in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a ... any time. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switches are covered by a free 90-day telephone support. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described...
...as are associated. If there is any licensed program or documentation contained in, or delivered to you subject to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be registered in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND If you are a ... any time. The OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switches are covered by a free 90-day telephone support. All rights reserved. Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may make improvements or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described...
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... Packaging 20 Important 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...
... Packaging 20 Important 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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...of communication but until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. It is ideal for desktop use. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this, bringing networks to performance problems in Figure 1. Computer networks have proved to be contained effectively, reducing the overall load without affecting ... and sharing information is part of networking with other OfficeConnect products, as shown in a hub-based setup. Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 plus (3C16790), Switch 8 plus (3C16791) or Switch 16 plus .
...of communication but until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage. It is ideal for desktop use. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this, bringing networks to performance problems in Figure 1. Computer networks have proved to be contained effectively, reducing the overall load without affecting ... and sharing information is part of networking with other OfficeConnect products, as shown in a hub-based setup. Installing the OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 plus (3C16790), Switch 8 plus (3C16791) or Switch 16 plus .
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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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All ports have an automatic MDI / MDIX feature, which wiring practice has been followed and will automatically detect which means either a 'straight through' or 'crossover' UTP cable can be used as geschützte Datensteckdosen. The switch will compensate accordingly. Ils ne peuvent pas être standard traditional telephone sockets, or to normale traditionelle Telefonsteckdosen noch für die utilisés comme prises de téléphone conventionnelles connect the unit to dürfen an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen these sockets. Only connect RJ-45 data ...
All ports have an automatic MDI / MDIX feature, which wiring practice has been followed and will automatically detect which means either a 'straight through' or 'crossover' UTP cable can be used as geschützte Datensteckdosen. The switch will compensate accordingly. Ils ne peuvent pas être standard traditional telephone sockets, or to normale traditionelle Telefonsteckdosen noch für die utilisés comme prises de téléphone conventionnelles connect the unit to dürfen an diese Datensteckdosen angeschlossen these sockets. Only connect RJ-45 data ...
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How the Switch Can Be Used Switching When a network of repeater hubs is in operation, any information that is sent by transmitting the traffic from the relevant port only (instead of the information). It can then selectively pass on any high performance workstations that can result in feature to the Switch. If you have a built in a lot of excessive load. If you have workstations that communicate frequently in the same part of the network, traffic between them is not passed on traffic as necessary (as shown in Figure 2). If it has, the Switch will examine it to see ...
How the Switch Can Be Used Switching When a network of repeater hubs is in operation, any information that is sent by transmitting the traffic from the relevant port only (instead of the information). It can then selectively pass on any high performance workstations that can result in feature to the Switch. If you have a built in a lot of excessive load. If you have workstations that communicate frequently in the same part of the network, traffic between them is not passed on traffic as necessary (as shown in Figure 2). If it has, the Switch will examine it to see ...
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... to them together using the Switch allowing all your Switch, you need : 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of network, you use is 100m (328ft). 10 Worksation Connections To connect workstations or other equipment (such as hubs and other switches) to...
... to them together using the Switch allowing all your Switch, you need : 1 One 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10/100BASE-TX adapter card for each workstation. 3Com produce a range of network, you use is 100m (328ft). 10 Worksation Connections To connect workstations or other equipment (such as hubs and other switches) to...
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Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your switch from moving around one of the the fastening pieces and then pull it gently 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 bends towards the base of the unit. 4 Push the clip down gently on the unit to secure it , ensuring the fastening pieces snap into the slots on the unit below . 2 Press down gently to secure it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit into the slots on the unit. Do not fix the feet if you...
Stacking the Units Together The Rubber Feet The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your switch from moving around one of the the fastening pieces and then pull it gently 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 bends towards the base of the unit. 4 Push the clip down gently on the unit to secure it , ensuring the fastening pieces snap into the slots on the unit below . 2 Press down gently to secure it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit into the slots on the unit. Do not fix the feet if you...
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....) clearance. 12 Securing Your Switch There are two slots on page 30 and 31 to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. I Cabling is away from 3Com, is within reach of the power outlet. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3mm (0.12in.) clear of the unit. Ensure that the...
....) clearance. 12 Securing Your Switch There are two slots on page 30 and 31 to prevent dust entering the cooling vents. I Cabling is away from 3Com, is within reach of the power outlet. Fix the screws into the wall, leaving their heads 3mm (0.12in.) clear of the unit. Ensure that the...
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Wait about five seconds between them. To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in and remove it into the relevant RJ-45 port. The units will then 'Auto negotiate' to use. CAUTION: Do not power the Switch off and on the front of the Switch. 13 To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. If the equipment connected to the Switch does not support auto-negotiation or if it has been disabled, it must be reflected in the LED's on quickly. You can start using your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other and both unit are ...
Wait about five seconds between them. To disconnect the cable, push the connector's latch in and remove it into the relevant RJ-45 port. The units will then 'Auto negotiate' to use. CAUTION: Do not power the Switch off and on the front of the Switch. 13 To connect a 10BASE-T cable, simply slot the connector into place. If the equipment connected to the Switch does not support auto-negotiation or if it has been disabled, it must be reflected in the LED's on quickly. You can start using your network by adding OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other and both unit are ...
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this is the best way to other switches, hubs and workstations. The Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub There is no uplink/normal push switch that : I Cabling is 100m (328ft) 14 I The Alert LED is usually associated with your network. Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that is off - I Case vents are not, check your connections. Maximum length is secure and not pulled taut. Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on both the units and the Switch should be used in any Switch port to make ...
this is the best way to other switches, hubs and workstations. The Port Status LEDs for an OfficeConnect Hub OfficeConnect Switch OfficeConnect Hub There is no uplink/normal push switch that : I Cabling is 100m (328ft) 14 I The Alert LED is usually associated with your network. Spot Checks At frequent intervals, visually check that is off - I Case vents are not, check your connections. Maximum length is secure and not pulled taut. Figure 4 Correct Connections for the ports you have used on both the units and the Switch should be used in any Switch port to make ...
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If there is still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with your network. Alert LED continuously lit. Do not use any other equipment may not have a faulty power adapter which needs replacing with another OfficeConnect power adapter. The port status LED should turn the Alert LED on if there is powered on. Check your supplier for each port that it is connected. Power down the Switch and disconnect all network equipment is a high level of broadcast traffic or the Switch detects a network loop. PROBLEM SOLVING The Switch has been designed to...
If there is still no power, you when detecting and solving possible problems with your network. Alert LED continuously lit. Do not use any other equipment may not have a faulty power adapter which needs replacing with another OfficeConnect power adapter. The port status LED should turn the Alert LED on if there is powered on. Check your supplier for each port that it is connected. Power down the Switch and disconnect all network equipment is a high level of broadcast traffic or the Switch detects a network loop. PROBLEM SOLVING The Switch has been designed to...
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Network loop - Broadcast frames - Please refer to the documentation that accompanies the piece of equipment needs only one connection to your connections and remove the loop. Examine your Switch. Each piece of network equipment. 16 Some pieces of network equipment operate by sending out broadcast frames regularly.
Network loop - Broadcast frames - Please refer to the documentation that accompanies the piece of equipment needs only one connection to your connections and remove the loop. Examine your Switch. Each piece of network equipment. 16 Some pieces of network equipment operate by sending out broadcast frames regularly.
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NETWORKING TERMINOLOGY A Network is a collection of workstations (for example, IBM-compatible PCs) and other equipment (for example, printers), connected for the purpose of LAN, referring to the technology used to pass information around the network. Ethernet is a type of exchanging information or sharing resources. Fast Ethernet is the length of LAN that use the network heavily are referred to each other over Twisted Pair (TP) cable. 10BASE-T runs at 10Mbps whilst 100BASE-TX operates at 100Mbps. A segment is a type of cable connected to a port. Full duplex operation allows ...
NETWORKING TERMINOLOGY A Network is a collection of workstations (for example, IBM-compatible PCs) and other equipment (for example, printers), connected for the purpose of LAN, referring to the technology used to pass information around the network. Ethernet is a type of exchanging information or sharing resources. Fast Ethernet is the length of LAN that use the network heavily are referred to each other over Twisted Pair (TP) cable. 10BASE-T runs at 10Mbps whilst 100BASE-TX operates at 100Mbps. A segment is a type of cable connected to a port. Full duplex operation allows ...
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Priority Queuing is the ability of a network to give and maintain certain throughput levels for different applications depending on the priority assigned to the TP cable, ie if the TP cable is a 'straight through' wired cable or a 'crossover' wired cable. 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 application. At excessive loads a packet with regard to that has been followed with a higher priority will detect and compensate ...
Priority Queuing is the ability of a network to give and maintain certain throughput levels for different applications depending on the priority assigned to the TP cable, ie if the TP cable is a 'straight through' wired cable or a 'crossover' wired cable. 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 application. At excessive loads a packet with regard to that has been followed with a higher priority will detect and compensate ...
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DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDS Dimensions and Operating Conditions Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Safety: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22.2 #950, IEC60950 EMC: EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 FCC Part 15 Class B* ICES-003 Class B VCCI Class B CNS 13438 Class A Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68) *Refer to "Regulatory Notices" on page 30 for conditions of operation. 19
DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDS Dimensions and Operating Conditions Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Safety: UL 1950, EN 60950 CSA 22.2 #950, IEC60950 EMC: EN 55022 Class B EN 55024 FCC Part 15 Class B* ICES-003 Class B VCCI Class B CNS 13438 Class A Environmental: EN 60068 (IEC 68) *Refer to "Regulatory Notices" on page 30 for conditions of operation. 19
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...of at least 40% by all products are labelled according to recognized environmental standards. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to : I Establishing environmental performance standards that comply with a low heavy-metal content. Environmental Statement about the Product ... our environmental record on paper that all products can be environmentally-friendly in all end-of safely. Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is environmentally-friendly...
...of at least 40% by all products are labelled according to recognized environmental standards. ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to : I Establishing environmental performance standards that comply with a low heavy-metal content. Environmental Statement about the Product ... our environmental record on paper that all products can be environmentally-friendly in all end-of safely. Regulated Materials Statement 3Com products do not contain any hazardous or ozone-depleting material. it is fully biodegradable and recyclable, and is environmentally-friendly...