Connecting Hubs Using 10Base-T; Checking Connections; Spot Checks - 3Com OfficeConnect 3C16700A User Manual

Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T

You can connect hubs together with 10BASE-T in a number
of ways, but for simplicity we recommend the following
method, as shown in Figure 8:
Starting from the bottom, connect the port 8 of the
1
lower hub to port 7 of the hub immediately above.
Repeat this for each hub.
Set all Uplink/Normal switches to Uplink (in) except for
2
the top hub (the one with port 8 not connected to
another hub). This unused port can be connected to a
workstation provided that the Uplink/Normal switch is set
to Normal (out).

Checking Connections

When you have connected your hubs, power them on.
The Port Status LEDs for the 10BASE-T ports you have used
should be green. If they are not, check your connections.
If the 10BASE-2 port is not used and is not terminated, the
LED should be yellow showing that it has partitioned. This is
correct operation.

Spot Checks

At frequent intervals, visually check that:
The Alert LED is not lit — this is the best way to find out
if there are problems with your network.
Case vents are not obstructed.
Cabling is secure and not pulled taut.
If you suspect there is a problem, refer to "Problem Solving
for the Hub 8 and 8C" on page 22.
Figure 8 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-T
Switch set to
Normal (out)
Switch set to
Uplink (in)
Switch set to
Uplink (in)
21
10BASE-T cable
with RJ-45 connectors.
Maximum length of
each cable is 100m (328ft)