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OfficeConnect®Dual Speed Switch 5 plus (3C16790)Dual Speed Switch 8 plus (3C16791)User GuideMars.book Page 1 Wednesday, October 18, 2000 2:22 PMDua

10Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX NetworksThe 10/100 ports can each be connected to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. If you have both types

11Stacking the Units TogetherThe Rubber FeetThe four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your switch from moving around on your desk. Only stick the fee

12Positioning Your SwitchWhen installing your Switch, ensure: It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat. Cabling is away from power

13Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your SwitchWARNING: Please read the ‘Important Safety Information’ section before you start.WARNHINWE

14Checking Unit ConnectionsWhen you have connected all your units, power on the units and the Switch. The Port Status LEDs for the ports you have used

15PROBLEM SOLVINGThe Switch has been designed to aid you when detecting and solving possible problems with your network. These problems are rarely ser

16Network loop — Examine your connections and remove the loop. Each piece of equipment needs only one connection to your Switch.Broadcast frames — Som

17NETWORKING TERMINOLOGYA Network is a collection of workstations (for example, IBM-compatible PCs) and other equipment (for example, printers), conne

18Priority Queuing is the ability of a network to give and maintain certain throughput levels for different applications depending on the priority ass

19DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDSDimensions and Operating Conditions StandardsFunctional: ISO 8802/3IEEE 802.3, 802.3uSafety: UL 1950, EN 60950CSA 22.2 #950,

23Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145Copyright © 2001, 3Com Technologies. All rights reserved. No part o

20ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTSIt is the policy of 3Com Corporation to be environmentally-friendly in all operations. To uphold our policy, we are committe

21WARNING: Warnings contain directions that you must follow for your personal safety. Follow all directions carefully.You must read the following safe

22WARNHINWEIS: Warnhinweise enthalten Anweisungen, die Sie zu Ihrer eigenen Sicherheit befolgen müssen. Alle Anweisungen sind sorgfältig zu befolgen.

23AVERTISSEMENT: Les avertissements présentent des consignes que vous devez respecter pour garantir votre sécurité personnelle. Vous devez respecter a

243Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This section describes these services.Information containe

25Support from Your Network SupplierIf you require additional assistance, contact your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service pa

26Here 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 f

27Returning Products for RepairBefore you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) numb

283Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 plus, Switch 8 plus, Switch 16 plusThe duration of the warranty for the Offi

29WARRANTIES EXCLUSIVEIF A 3COM PRODUCT DOES NOT OPERATE AS WARRANTED ABOVE, CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THAT WARRANTY SHALL BE REPAIR,

3Introduction 4Creating your Network 5Dual Speed Switch 5 plus—Front 5Dual Speed Switch 8 plus—Front 6Dual Speed Switch 16 plus—Front 7Dual Speed

30REGULATORY NOTICESFCC STATEMENTThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

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4INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the world of networking with 3Com®. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Comp

5CREATING YOUR NETWORKDual Speed Switch 5 plus—Front

6Dual Speed Switch 8 plus—Front

7Dual Speed Switch 16 plus—Front

8Dual Speed Switch 16 plus—RearPower Adapter socketOnly use the power adapter that issupplied with this OfficeConnectSwitch. Do not use any other adap

9How the Switch Can Be UsedSwitchingWhen a network of repeater hubs is in operation, any information that is sent by the workstations is passed around