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3Com 16 Plus User Manual
Summary of 16 Plus
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Officeconnect ® dual speed switch 5 plus (3c16790) dual speed switch 8 plus (3c16791) user guide mars.Book page 1 wednesday, october 18, 2000 2:22 pm dual speed switch 16 plus (3c16792).
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2 3com corporation ■ 5400 bayfront plaza ■ santa clara, california ■ 95052-8145 copyright © 2001, 3com technologies. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptatio...
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3 introduction 4 creating your network 5 dual speed switch 5 plus—front 5 dual speed switch 8 plus—front 6 dual speed switch 16 plus—front 7 dual speed switch 16 plus—rear 8 how the switch can be used 9 switching 9 connecting 10base-t and 100base-tx networks 10 before you start 10 unit connections 1...
Page 4: Ntroduction
4 i ntroduction welcome to the world of networking with 3com ® . In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Computer networks have proved to be one of the fastest modes of communication but until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking a...
Page 5: Reating
5 c reating your n etwork dual speed switch 5 plus—front.
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6 dual speed switch 8 plus—front.
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7 dual speed switch 16 plus—front.
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8 dual speed switch 16 plus—rear power adapter socket only use the power adapter that is supplied with this officeconnect switch. Do not use any other adapter. 10/100base-tx ports use suitable tp cable with rj-45 connectors. You can connect the officeconnect switch to any workstation or officeconnec...
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9 how the switch can be used switching when a network of repeater hubs is in operation, any information that is sent by the workstations is passed around the whole network (regardless of the destination of the information). This can result in a lot of unnecessary traffic that can slow the network do...
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10 connecting 10base-t and 100base-tx networks the 10/100 ports can each be connected to either a 10base-t or 100base-tx network. If you have both types of network, you can join them together using the switch allowing all your workstations to communicate. Alternatively, if you use 10base-t and want ...
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11 stacking the units together the rubber feet the four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your switch from moving around on your desk. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your switch if you intend to place the unit directly on top of the desk. Do not fix the fe...
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12 positioning your switch when installing your switch, ensure: ■ it is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. ■ cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers. ■ water or moisture ...
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13 connecting workstations and other equipment to your switch warning: please read the ‘important safety information’ section before you start. Warnhinweis: bitte lesen sie den abschnitt ‘wichtige sicherheitsinformationen’ sorgfältig durch, bevor sie das gerät einschalten. Avertissement: veuillez li...
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14 checking unit connections when you have connected all your units, power on the units and the switch. The port status leds for the ports you have used on both the units and the switch should be on. If they are not, check your connections. Figure 4 correct connections for an officeconnect hub there...
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15 p roblem s olving the switch has been designed to aid you when detecting and solving possible problems with your network. These problems are rarely serious; the cause is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, or incorrect configuration. If this section does not solve your problem, contact your ...
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16 network loop — examine your connections and remove the loop. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your switch. Broadcast frames — some pieces of network equipment operate by sending out broadcast frames regularly. Please refer to the documentation that accompanies the piece of net...
Page 17: Etworking
17 n etworking t erminology a network is a collection of workstations (for example, ibm-compatible pcs) and other equipment (for example, printers), connected for the purpose of exchanging information or sharing resources. Networks vary in size, some are within a single room, others span continents....
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18 priority queuing is the ability of a network to give and maintain certain throughput levels for different applications depending on the priority assigned to that application. At excessive loads a packet with a higher priority will take a greater precedence over a lower prioritised packet. Automat...
Page 19: Imensions
19 d imensions and s tandards dimensions and operating conditions standards functional: iso 8802/3 ieee 802.3, 802.3u safety: ul 1950, en 60950 csa 22.2 #950, iec60950 emc: en 55022 class b en 55024 fcc part 15 class b* ices-003 class b vcci class b cns 13438 class a environmental: en 60068 (iec 68)...
Page 20: Nvironmental
20 e nvironmental s tatements it is the policy of 3com corporation to be environmentally-friendly in all operations. To uphold our policy, we are committed to: ■ establishing environmental performance standards that comply with national legislation and regulations. ■ conserving energy, materials and...
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21 warning: warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully. You must read the following safety information carefully before you install or remove the unit: ■ exceptional care must be taken during installation and removal of the unit. ■ only...
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22 warnhinweis: warnhinweise enthalten anweisungen, die sie zu ihrer eigenen sicherheit befolgen müssen. Alle anweisungen sind sorgfältig zu befolgen. Sie müssen die folgenden sicherheitsinformationen sorgfältig durchlesen, bevor sie das geräts installieren oder ausbauen: ■ bei der installation und ...
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23 avertissement: les avertissements présentent des consignes que vous devez respecter pour garantir votre sécurité personnelle. Vous devez respecter attentivement toutes les consignes. Nous vous demandons de lire attentivement les consignes suivantes de sécurité avant d’installer ou de retirer l’ap...
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24 3com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This section describes these services. Information contained in this section is correct at time of publication. For the most recent information, 3com recommends that you access the 3com corporation world wid...
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25 support from your network supplier if you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and...
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26 here is a list of worldwide technical telephone support num- bers. These numbers are correct at the time of publication. Refer to the 3com web site for updated information. Country telephone number asia, pacific rim australia hong kong india indonesia japan malaysia new zealand pakistan philippin...
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27 returning products for repair before you send a product directly to 3com for repair, you must first obtain a return material authorization (rma) number. Products sent to 3com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. To obtain an authorization...
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28 3com corporation l imited w arranty 3com officeconnect dual speed switch 5 plus, switch 8 plus, switch 16 plus the duration of the warranty for the officeconnect dual speed switch 5 plus (3c16790), switch 8 plus (3c16791) and switch 16 plus (3c16792) is lifetime, including the power adapter. The ...
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29 w arranties e xclusive if a 3com product does not operate as warranted above, customer's sole remedy for breach of that warranty shall be repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price paid, at 3com's option. To the full extent allowed by law, the foregoing warranties and remedies are exclu...
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30 r egulatory n otices 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,” ices-003. These limits are de...
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Part no. Dua1679-0aaa03 published july 2001.