3Com OfficeConnect 1600 User Manual - Emc S

Summary of OfficeConnect 1600

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    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 advantage. The off...

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    C reating y our n etwork.

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    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 lo...

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    Unit connections to connect officeconnect units (such as hubs and switches) to your switch, you need: one suitable tp cable for each unit. 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-...

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    Wall mounting the officeconnect switch caution: only wall mount single units. Do not wall mount stacked units. There are two slots on the underside of the officeconnect switch which are used for wall mounting. You can mount the unit with the leds facing upwards or downwards, to suit your needs. When...

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    P roblem s olving the officeconnect 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, co...

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    Fcc statement: 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses ...