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- Page 1 ® OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 16C User Guide (3C16702A)
- Page 2 3Com Technologies reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Year 2000 Compliance: For information on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com Technologies to provide notification of such revision or change.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Technical Support 22 Positioning Your OfficeConnect Hub 10 Online Technical Services 22 Securing the OfficeConnect Hub 10 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 22 Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 11 Support from Your Network Supplier 23 Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together 11... -
Page 5: Introduction
3Com has changed this, bringing networks to the small office. OfficeConnect hub The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 16C is ideal for creating small networks. It is compact and attractively designed for desktop use. This product forms part of the OfficeConnect range which neatly stack together with the OfficeConnect stacking clip. -
Page 6: Creating Your Network
REATING ETWORK Ethernet Hub 16C—Front Alert LED Power LED Collision LED Port Status LEDs Network Utilization LEDs orange green yellow green/yellow green/yellow/orange Alerts you to Indicates that the Flashes each time a Indicates the status of each port. If the LED Indicates how much your excessive network power supply to... -
Page 7: Ethernet Hub 16C-Rear
Ethernet Hub 16C—Rear COAX Uplink/Normal POWER 10BASE-T Power Adapter Coaxial port Uplink/Normal switch Sixteen 10BASE-T RJ-45 ports socket Can be used to connect Affects the operation of port 16. If you Use suitable TP cable with RJ-45 connectors. You can your hub to other Only use the power are connecting a hub to the port, set to... -
Page 8: Before You Start
The maximum segment length you can have is 185m 10BASE-T connections for all (607ft). your equipment. 3Com One 10BASE-2 ‘Y’ piece for each hub. You can use ‘T’ produce a range of easy to pieces but ‘Y’ pieces provide optimum clearance of the install network adapters, which other ports. -
Page 9: Stacking The Units Together
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. -
Page 10: Positioning Your Officeconnect Hub
CAUTION: Only wall mount single units, do not wall mount stacked units. Also available from 3Com, is the OfficeConnect Mounting Unit (part number 3C16765). This allows you to firmly secure a stack of OfficeConnect devices to the desktop or... -
Page 11: Connecting Workstations And Other Equipment To Your Hub
The hub detects all port connections, so you can start using Connecting Workstations and Other your network immediately. When you need more ports, Equipment to Your Hub simply add more OfficeConnect hubs. If you are using port 16 to connect to a workstation, WARNING: Please read the ‘Important Safety ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is set to Normal Information’... -
Page 12: Connecting Hubs Using 10Base-2 (Coaxial)
Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 ( Figure 3 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 (Coaxial) Coaxial When using 10BASE-2 (Coaxial) cable, it is important that both ends of the segment are properly terminated with 50 Ohm terminators (end pieces). P O W Only use 50 Ohm 10BASE-2 (Coaxial) cables and use C O A U p li... -
Page 13: Connecting Hubs Using 10Base-T
Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T Figure 4 Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-T You can connect hubs together with 10BASE-T in a number of ways, but for simplicity we recommend the following method: Starting from the bottom, connect port 16 of the lower P O W hub to port 15 of the hub immediately above. -
Page 14: Problem Solving
ROBLEM OLVING The OfficeConnect hub has been designed to aid you when Link between two OfficeConnect hubs not working. detecting and solving possible problems with your network. Check your hub connections; follow the information given in These problems are rarely serious; the cause is usually a “Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together”... - Page 15 Refer to Figure 5 below to compare the wiring of a straight-through and a crossover cable. Figure 5 Straight-through Cable/Crossover Cable Normal Uplink Normal Normal port port port port...
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Page 16: Networking Terminology
ETWORKING ERMINOLOGY A Network is a collection of workstations (for example, A Network Loop occurs when two pieces of network IBM-compatible PCs) and other equipment (for example, equipment are connected by more than one path. Your hub printers), connected for the purpose of exchanging detects this and partitions (isolates) one of its ports to information or sharing resources. -
Page 17: Dimensions And Standards
IMENSIONS AND TANDARDS Dimensions and Operating Conditions Standards Functional: ISO 8802/3 18 VA IEEE 802.3 228 mm (9.12 in.) 61 BThU/hr power requirement Safety: UL 1950, EN 60950 54.6 mm CSA 22.2 #950 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) (2.1 in.) operating IEC 950 temperature... -
Page 18: Environmental Statements
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. -
Page 19: Important Safety Information
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. -
Page 20: Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
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. -
Page 21: Consignes Importantes De Sécurité
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. -
Page 22: Technical Support
3Com expert technical engineers around the globe. Located on the World Wide Web at: Online Technical Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, http://knowledgebase.3com.com 7 days a week, through the following online systems: This service gives all 3Com customers and partners World Wide Web site. -
Page 23: Support From Your Network Supplier
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. - Page 24 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...
- Page 25 Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Latin America Argentina AT&T +800 666 5065 Mexico 01 800 CARE (01 800 Brazil 0800 13 3266 Peru 2273) Chile 1230 020 0645 Puerto Rico AT&T +800 666 5065 Colombia 98012 2127 Venezuela 800 666 5065 AT&T +800 666 5065 North America 1 800 876-3266...
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Page 26: Returning Products For Repair
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. -
Page 27: 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty
Customer an 2000, and Customer notifies 3Com before the later of April 1, 2000, or ninety equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or if neither of the two... - Page 28 (3) business PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, CORRESPONDENCE WITH days after 3Com’s verification of the DOA product, but may be delayed due to DESCRIPTION, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY export or import procedures.
- Page 29 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 the International Sale of Goods. 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, CA 95054...
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Page 30: Electromagnetic Compatibility
LECTROMAGNETIC OMPATIBILITY VCCI S TATEMENT FCC S TATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, and the Canadian Department of Communications Equipment Standards entitled, “Digital Apparatus,”...
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