3Com OfficeConnect User Manual - page 21
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C
REATING
Y
OUR
N
ETWORK
All of the products in the OfficeConnect™ range are
designed for ease of use. This chapter describes how
to use your OfficeConnect Switch 140M to create
your network, and has information on:
■
The switch’s LEDs and ports
■
What you need to create your network
■
Where to position your switch
■
Using the rubber feet and stacking clips
■
Wall mounting your switch
■
Connecting your workstations and other
equipment to your switch
■
Connecting your switch to other OfficeConnect
units
LEDs and Ports
The switch features diagnostic LEDs and easy to use
ports.
The LEDs are shown in
, and are used for:
■
Showing you how the switch and its ports are
operating
■
Alerting you to a potential problem with your
network
The ports are shown in
, and are used for:
■
Connecting workstations and other equipment to
your switch
■
Connecting your switch to other OfficeConnect
hubs
■
Connecting a management station to your switch
and
also appear on the Quick
Reference Guide.