3Com 3C16751 User Manual

Summary of 3C16751

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    1 welcome to the world of networking with 3com ® . In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information are crucial. Computer networks have proved to be one of the fastest modes of communication. The officeconnect ® product range from 3com brings the power of computer networks t...

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    2 networking terminology 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. A ...

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    3 before you start your officeconnect dual speed hub 16 comes with: one power adapter for use with the hub one power cord a warranty registration card for you to fill out and return four rubber feet four stacking clips an officeconnect product range sheet an officeconnect network assistant cd-rom th...

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    4 positioning your officeconnect hub when installing your hub, 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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    5 connecting another officeconnect hub you may wish to connect another officeconnect hub to your dual speed hub 16. Alternatively, you may wish to add your hub to an existing 10mbps network. When extending your network, you should be aware of the configuration rules given below. If you connect two d...

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    6 3com corporation, 5400 bayfront plaza, santa clara, california, 95052-8145, u.S.A. © 3com technologies, 1998. 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) wi...

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    7 p roblem s olving the hub 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 supp...

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    8 the duration of the warranty for the officeconnect dual speed hub 16 (3c16751) is lifetime, including the power supply, but excluding the fan, which has one (1) year warranty. Advance hardware exchange is available during the first year from your date of purchase in accordance with 3com’s standard...