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LICENSE.TXT or End of Life Statement !LICENSE.TXT. If you are unable to locate a copy, please contact 3Com and a copy will be 3Com processes allow for the recovery, reclamation and safe disposal of all end- of- life provided to you.
Online Technical Services Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 13 World Wide Web Site Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules Support from Your Network Supplier Ethernet (10Mbps) Configuration Rules Support from 3Com...
NTRODUCTION ® Welcome to the world of networking with 3Com . In the The port senses the speed of the connected equipment and modern business environment, communication and sharing operates at the appropriate speed. If you wish to extend an information is crucial.
REATING YOUR ETWORK Dual Speed Hub 5 and Dual Speed 8—Front Collision LEDs yellow Flash each time a collision is detected on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment. Occasional collisions are a normal part of network operation; however, sustained collisions may indicate network congestion. Port Status 10M 100M Power Collision...
Dual Speed Hub 5 and Dual Speed 8—Rear Power Adapter socket Uplink/Normal switch Eight 10/100BASE-TX ports Only use the power adapter Affects the operation of port 8. If you are Use suitable TP cable with RJ-45 that is supplied with this connecting another hub to port 8, set to connectors.
Dual Speed Hub 16—Front Collision LEDs yellow Flash each time a collision is detected on the Hub's 100Mbps or 10Mbps segment. Occasional collisions are a normal part of network operation; however, sustained collisions may indicate a problem. Port Status Network Utilization 100M 10% 40% 80% 10% 40%...
Dual Speed Hub 16—Rear Power Adapter socket Uplink/Normal switch Sixteen 10/100BASE-TX ports Only use the power adapter Affects the operation of port 16. If Use suitable TP cable with RJ-45 that is supplied with this you are connecting another hub to connectors.
The maximum length of a single cable is 100m (328ft). 10/100BASE-TX, or Refer to “Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules” on 100BASE-TX adapter card page 13 for further information on cable lengths in a for each workstation. 3Com 100Mbps network. produce a range of easy-to-install network Hub Connections...
To fit another unit: Stacking the Units Together Rest the second unit on top of the clip and align it with the front of the unit below. The Rubber Feet Press down gently on the unit to secure it onto the clip, The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your hub from ensuring the fastening pieces fit into the slots on the unit moving around on your desk.
Also available from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit. Unit (part number 3C16765). This allows you to firmly...
the connector is fully in, its latch locks it in to place. To Connecting Workstations and Other disconnect the cable, push the connector’s latch in and Equipment to Your Hub remove it. The Hub detects all port connections, so you can start using WARNING: Please read the ‘Important Safety your network immediately.
3Com recommends that the cable (B) between the Fast Ethernet (10Mbps) Configuration Rules Ethernet hubs is no longer than 5m (16.4ft). This allows the You can connect a maximum of four Ethernet (10Mbps) maximum hub-to-workstation cable length (A or C) of 100m hubs in series between workstations, or between a (328ft).
Making the Connection to Another Hub Figure 5 Correct Connections for OfficeConnect Hubs You can connect a 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or another 10/100BASE-TX OfficeConnect hub to any port on the Dual Speed Hub. Use the following method: Using a straight-through cable, connect the Uplink/Normal port of the Dual Speed Hub to any of the ports on the other hub (as shown in Figure 5).
ROBLEM OLVING The OfficeConnect Hub has been designed to aid you when Link between the Hub and another OfficeConnect hub detecting and solving possible problems with your network. not working. Check your connections; follow the These problems are rarely serious; the cause is usually a information given in the “Connecting Another disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration.
ETWORKING ERMINOLOGY A Network is a collection of workstations (for example, A segment is the length of cable connected to a port. IBM-compatible PCs) and other equipment (for example, Packets are the units of information your workstations and printers), connected for the purpose of exchanging other equipment send to each other over the network.
IMENSIONS AND TANDARDS Dimensions and Operating Conditions Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 3 VA IEEE 802.3 220mm (8.7in.) 10.24 BThU/hr power requirement Safety: UL 1950, EN 60950 35.8mm CSA 22.2 #950 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) (1.4in.) operating IEC 950 temperature EMC: EN 55022 Class B...
NVIRONMENTAL TATEMENTS It is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be End Of Life Statement environmentally-friendly in all operations. To uphold our 3Com processes allow for the recovery, reclamation and safe policy, we are committed to: disposal of all end-of-life electronic components.
MPORTANT AFETY NFORMATION WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you There are no user-replaceable fuses or user-serviceable must follow for your personal safety. Follow all parts inside the hub. If you have a physical problem with directions carefully. the unit that cannot be solved with problem solving You must read the following safety information actions in this guide, contact your supplier.
ICHTIGE ICHERHEITSHINWEISE WARNHINWEIS: Warnhinweise enthalten Der Betrieb dieses Geräts erfolgt unter den Anweisungen, die Sie zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit SELV-Bedingungen (Sicherheitskleinstspannung) gemäß befolgen müssen. Alle Anweisungen sind sorgfältig zu IEC 950. Diese Bedingungen sind nur gegeben, wenn befolgen. auch die an das Gerät angeschlossenen Geräte unter Sie müssen die folgenden Sicherheitsinformationen SELV-Bedingungen betrieben werden.
ONSIGNES IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ AVERTISSEMENT: Les avertissements présentent des Il n’y a pas de parties remplaceables par les utilisateurs consignes que vous devez respecter pour garantir ou entretenues par les utilisateurs à l’intérieur du moyeu. votre sécurité personnelle. Vous devez respecter Si vous avez un problème physique avec le moyeu qui ne attentivement toutes les consignes.
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Support from Your Network Supplier Support from 3Com If you require additional assistance, contact your network If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service technical resources or from your network supplier, 3Com partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services, offers technical telephone support services.
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Here is a list of worldwide technical telephone support numbers: Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific Rim Australia 1 800 678 515 P.R. of China 10800 61 00137 or Hong Kong 800 933 486 021 6350 1590 India +61 2 9937 5085 Singapore 800 6161 463...
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Country Telephone Number Fax Number Returning Products for Repair Austria 0800 297468 Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you Belgium 0800 71429 must first obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Denmark 800 17309 Finland 0800 113153 number.
Dead- or Defective-on-Arrival. In the event a product completely fails to function or exhibits a defect in materials or workmanship within the first forty-eight (48) hours of installation but no later than thirty (30) days after the date of purchase, and this is verified by 3Com, it will be ARDWARE considered dead- or defective-on-arrival (DOA) and a replacement shall be provided by advance replacement.
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This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A. excluding its conflicts of laws principles and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, 3COM ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY the International Sale of Goods.
EGULATORY TATEMENTS FCC S TATEMENT CSA S TATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and the Canadian Department of Equipment Regulations.
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Part No. DUA1675-1AAA05 Published May 2001...
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