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Ethernet Hubs*
OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs
OfficeConnect Ethernet hubs provide
the most economical way to network
a small business. Choose from 4, 8, or
16 ports and a variety of connectivity
options.
OfficeConnect Hub TP4
3C16704
A highly cost-effective, entry-level
unmanaged hub, the OfficeConnect
Hub TP4 provides four 10 Mbps
twisted-pair connections and represents
the most economical OfficeConnect
product for homes or small businesses.
Four RJ-45 10BASE-T
connections
OfficeConnect Hub TP4Combo
3C16703
Offering all the functionality of the
OfficeConnect Hub TP4, the
OfficeConnect Hub TP4Combo
delivers the added functionality of one
autosensing BNC/AUI port for connec-
tion to coaxial or alternative media
network through the use of optional
external transceiver modules.
Four RJ-45 10BASE-T
connections
BNC and AUI ports (one active
at a time)
Bandwidth Utilization Meter
monitors traffic use on the
network
OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPC
3C16701
Ideal for growing businesses that may
need to expand their existing coaxial
network, this hub is configured with
eight shielded twisted-pair ports and
includes enhanced diagnostic capabilities.
Eight RJ-45 10BASE-T
connections
BNC 10BASE2 coaxial port for
attaching other units (up to 30
hubs can be daisy-chained on
a single segment)
Bandwidth Utilization Meter
monitors traffic use on the
network
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OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPO
3C16700
An entry-level hub that provides eight
twisted-pair connections, this model
offers a cost-effective solution for
small businesses wanting a simple,
yet powerful network.
Eight RJ-45 10BASE-T
connections
OfficeConnect Hub TP16C
3C16702
Ideal for small offices that need
expanded network capacity without
exceeding sensitive budgets, the
OfficeConnect Hub TP16C
provides 16 RJ-45 ports and one
BNC connector for connectivity
to coaxial network backbones.
Sixteen RJ-45 10BASE-T
connections
BNC 10BASE2 coaxial port for
attaching other units (up to 30
hubs can be daisy-chained on
a single segment)
Bandwidth Utilization Meter
monitors traffic use on the
network
Ethernet (10 Mbps)
Configuration Rules
Using twisted-pair cables, you
can connect a maximum of four
Ethernet (10 Mbps) hubs in series
between workstations, or between
a workstation and a nonrepeater
piece of equipment (such as a
switch). Each cable must not
exceed 100 m (328 ft).
An example is shown.
10 Mbps link
Example:
OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPO
OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM
3C16710
For networks requiring more extensive
management as well as future expand-
ability, this hub offers powerful SNMP
management functions, including full
RMON support via an embedded
SNMP SmartAgent
intelligent agent.
®
It's shipped with 3Com Transcend
Quick Configuration Manager software
for simplified installation.
Eight RJ-45 10BASE-T
connections
Concise installation procedure
Powerful SNMP-based manage-
ment functions, including full
RMON support (nine groups)
Telnet support
Full integration with 3Com
Transcend management
applications
BNC 10BASE2 coaxial port for
attaching other units (up to 30
hubs can be daisy-chained on
a single segment)
Bandwidth Utilization Meter
monitors traffic use on the
network
Advanced security features,
including: Disconnect Unknown
Device (DUD), which allows the
hub to disable a port with an
unknown device attached to it or
report the incident to a manage-
ment station; Need To Know
(NTK), which prevents unautho-
rized devices from intercepting
confidential communications
Configurable Alert LED lights
when a selected condition such as
a preset level of collisions, coaxial
port partition, log-in violation,
or port security violation occurs
Serial port for connecting a
management terminal
Remote Support Tool allows the
hub to be configured to monitor
the network and report conditions
to a reseller or centralized manage-
ment site via a modem link
*All OfficeConnect hubs now ship with
OfficeConnect Network Assistant.
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