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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 number, call or fax:
Country
Telephone Number
Fax Number
Asia, Pacific Rim
+ 65 543 6500
+ 65 543 6348
Europe, South Africa,
and Middle East
+ 31 30 6029900
+ 31 30
6029999
Latin America
1 408 326 2927
1 408 326 3355
From the following countries, you may call the toll-free numbers;
select option 2 and then option 2:
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
U.K.
0800 297468
0800 71429
800 17309
0800 113153
0800 917959
0800 1821502
00800 12813
1800553117
1800 9453794
1678 79489
0800 0227788
800 11376
00800 3111206
0800 831416
0800 995014
900 983125
020 795482
0800 55 3072
0800 966197
U.S.A. and Canada
1 800 876 3266
1 408 326 7120
(not toll-free)
Country
Telephone Number
Fax Number
3C16734_Booklet.book Page 28 Tuesday, July 13, 1999 11:05 AM
Summary of 3C16734A
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Officeconnect ® dual speed switch 4, switch 8 and switch 16 user guide (3c16733a, 3c16734a, 3c16735a) 3c16734_booklet.Book page i tuesday, july 13, 1999 11:05 am.
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3com corporation ■ 5400 bayfront plaza ■ santa clara, california ■ 95052-8145 copyright © 1999, 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 adaptation)...
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3 introduction 5 creating your network 6 dual speed switch 4—front 6 dual speed switch 8 and dual speed 16—front 7 all units—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 10 workstation connections 11 twisted pair ...
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4 3c16734_booklet.Book page 4 tuesday, july 13, 1999 11:05 am.
Page 5: Ntroduction
5 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 ...
Page 6: Reating
6 c reating your n etwork dual speed switch 4—front alert power 1 2 3 4 10/100 base - tx link : on=ok, flash=activity speed : on=100m duplex : on=full officeconnect dual speed switch 4 alert led orange same as switch 8 and switch 16. Power led green indicates that the power supply to the switch is p...
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7 dual speed switch 8 and dual speed 16—front alert power 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10/100 base - tx 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 officeconnect dual speed switch 16 10/100 base - tx link : on=ok, flash=activity speed : on=100m duplex : on=full alert led orange off when the unit is operating correctly. Flashes for a...
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8 all units—rear power adapter socket only use the power adapter that is supplied with this officeconnect switch. Do not use any other adapter. Note that the power adapter and socket is different for the switch 16. Uplink/normal switch affects the operation of the highest numbered port (port 4 on th...
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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 connect them using the switch so that all your workstations can communicate. Alternatively, if you use 10base-t and want to imp...
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11 workstation connections to connect workstations or other equipment (such as servers) directly to your switch, you need: 1 one 10base-t, 100base-tx or 10/100base-tx adapter card for each workstation. 3com produce a range of easy to install network adapters, which provide your workstation with a 10...
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12 stacking the units together the rubber feet the four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your hub from moving around on your desk. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your hub if you intend to place the unit directly on top of the desk. Do not fix the feet if ...
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13 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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14 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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15 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 and the settings of the uplink/normal switches. Figure 4 cor...
Page 16: Roblem
16 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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17 port status led (switch 4) link/activity led (switch 8 or switch 16) not lit for a port that has a connection. Check that you are using a ‘straight-through’ cable which is properly connected at both ends, and is not damaged. Refer to “twisted pair (tp) cables” on page 11. Also check that the equi...
Page 18: Etworking
18 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....
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, iec950 emc: en 55022 class b † en 50082-1 fcc part 15 class b † * ices-003 class b vcci class b † cns 13438 class a environmental: en 60068 (...
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...
Page 21: Mportant
21 i mportant s afety i nformation 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...
Page 22: Ichtige
22 w ichtige s icherheitshinweise 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 ausbau...
Page 23: Onsignes
23 c onsignes importantes de sÉcuritÉ 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 a...
Page 24: Echnical
24 t echnical s upport 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 c...
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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: country telephone number country telephone number asia, pacific rim australia hong kong india indonesia japan malaysia new zealand pakistan philippines 1 800 678 515 800 933 486 +61 2 9937 5085 001 800 61 009 0031 61 6439 1800 801...
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27 latin america argentina brazil chile colombia at&t +800 666 5065 0800 13 3266 1230 020 0645 98012 2127 mexico peru puerto rico venezuela 01 800 care (01 800 2273) at&t +800 666 5065 800 666 5065 at&t +800 666 5065 north america 1 800 876-3266 country telephone number country telephone number 3c16...
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28 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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29 3com corporation l imited w arranty 3com officeconnect dual speed switch 4, switch 8, switch 16 the duration of the warranty for the officeconnect dual speed switch 4 (3c16733a), switch 8 (3c16734a) and switch 16 (3c16735a) is lifetime, including the power adapter. Advance hardware exchange is av...
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30 o btaining w arranty s ervice customer must contact a 3com corporate service center or an authorized 3com service center within the applicable warranty period to obtain warranty service authorization. Dated proof of purchase from 3com or its authorized reseller may be required. Products returned ...
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31 repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price paid, at 3com's option. This disclaimer of liability for damages will not be affected if any remedy provided herein shall fail of its essential purpose. D isclaimer some countries, states, or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation o...
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32 e lectromagnetic c ompatibility 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 li...
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34 3c16734_booklet.Book page 34 tuesday, july 13, 1999 11:05 am.
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35 wall mounting screw hole guide 142mm (5.6in.) 3c16734_booklet.Book page 35 tuesday, july 13, 1999 11:05 am.
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Part no. Dua 1673-4aaa02 published june 1999 36 3c16734_booklet.Book page 36 tuesday, july 13, 1999 11:05 am.