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Before You Start
Your OfficeConnect hub comes with:
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A power adapter for use with the OfficeConnect hub
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A Warranty Registration card for you to fill out and
return
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An accessories bag containing four stacking clips and
four rubber feet
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An OfficeConnect Product Range sheet
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This guide
The extra parts listed below are not provided with the
hub.
Workstation Connections
To connect workstations and other equipment to your
hub, you need:
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A 100BASE-TX adapter card
for each workstation.
3Com produce a range of
easy to install network
adapters that provide your
workstations with
100BASE-TX connections.
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An operating system with network support configured,
running on your workstations.
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One 'Straight-through' 100BASE-TX cable for each
workstation or piece of equipment.
A 'Straight-through' cable is one where the pins of one
connector are connected to the same pins of the other
connector; refer to the diagram in the
Solving"
section. 100BASE-TX cable must be data grade
(Category 5) shielded or unshielded. We recommend
that you use shielded cable. The maximum length you
can use is 100m (328ft).
In order to comply with the 100BASE-TX standard,
ports designed for workstation connections have been
marked with the graphical symbol 'x' (1x, 2x, 3x, ...).
This denotes a crossover in the port's internal wiring.
Hub Connections
To connect to another OfficeConnect hub, you need:
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One 'Straight-through' 100BASE-TX cable. The maximum
length is 100m (328ft). Refer to the
OfficeConnect Hubs Together"
Positioning Your OfficeConnect Hub
When installing your OfficeConnect hub, ensure:
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It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of
heat.
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Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting
fixtures, and sources of electrical noise such as radios,
transmitters, and broadband amplifiers.
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Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.
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Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the
side of the case is not restricted. We recommend a
minimum of 25mm (1in.) clearance.
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Using the Rubber Feet and Stacking Clips
The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your hub from
sliding around on your desk. Stick the feet to the
marked areas at each corner of the underside of the
hub.
The four stacking clips are used for neatly and securely
stacking your OfficeConnect units together. You can
stack up to a maximum of four units. Small units
(such as TP400 and TP800) must be stacked above
large units (such as TP1200).
To stack your
units, secure the
clips on one
side and then
the other. To
secure one side:
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Place the first
unit on a flat
surface. Use the
holes shown in
the diagrams:
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Position a clip over
one of these holes
and push it in until it
clicks into place.
Repeat this for the
other clip position on
the same side.
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Keeping the front of
the units aligned,
rest the bottom of
the second unit on
the clips' spikes.
Push the clips firmly
into the second unit
until they click into
place.
Repeat these steps to secure the other side.
To remove a clip, hold the units firmly with one hand
and hook the first finger of your other hand around the
back of the clip. Use reasonable force to pull it off.
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