User manual
Table Of Contents
- OfficeConnect® Ethernet Hub 16C
- 3Com Corporation n 5400 Bayfront Plaza n Santa Clara, California n 95052-8145
- Before You Start
- Workstation Connections
- 1 10BASE-T connections for all your equipment. 3Com produce a range of easy to install network ad...
- 2 An operating system (for example, Netware or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, ru...
- 3 One ‘Straight-through’ 10BASE-T cable for every workstation or piece of equipment. A ‘Straight-...
- Hub Connections
- Workstation Connections
- Stacking the Units together
- The Rubber Feet
- The Stacking Clip
- 1 Place your unit on a flat surface.
- 2 Fit the clip across the top of the unit, as shown in Figure 2 (picture 1), ensuring that the lo...
- 3 Align the fastening pieces over the slots found on each side of the unit.
- 4 Push the clip down gently to secure it, ensuring the fastening pieces snap into the slots on th...
- 1 Rest the second unit on top of the clip and align it with the front of the unit below.
- 2 Press down gently on the unit to secure it onto the clip, ensuring the fastening pieces fit int...
- Figure 2 Stacking Your Units Together
- Positioning Your OfficeConnect Hub
- Securing the OfficeConnect Hub
- Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub
- Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together
- Dimensions and Operating Conditions
- Standards
- Online Technical Services
- 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services
- Support from Your Network Supplier
- Support from 3Com
- Returning Products forRepair
- Hardware
- Software
- Year 2000 Warranty
- Obtaining Warranty Service
- Warranties Exclusive
- Limitation of Liability
- Disclaimer
- Governing Law
- FCC Statement
- CSA Statement
- VCCI Statement
- BCIQ Statement
- Information To The User
3
Introduction 5
Creating Your Network 6
Ethernet Hub 16C—Front 6
Ethernet Hub 16C—Rear 7
Before You Start 8
Workstation Connections 8
Hub Connections 8
Stacking the Units together 9
The Rubber Feet 9
The Stacking Clip 9
Positioning Your OfficeConnect Hub 10
Securing the OfficeConnect Hub 10
Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 11
Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together 11
Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 (Coaxial) 12
Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T 13
Checking Hub Connections 13
Spot Checks 13
Problem Solving 14
Networking Terminology 16
Dimensions and Standards 17
Dimensions and Operating Conditions 17
Standards 17
Environmental Statements 18
End Of Life Statement 18
Regulated Materials Statement 18
Environmental Statement about the Documentation 18
Environmental Statement about the Product Packaging 18
Important Safety Information 19
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 20
Consignes importantes de sécurité 21
Technical Support 22
Online Technical Services 22
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 22
Support from Your Network Supplier 23
Support from 3Com 23
Returning Products for Repair 26
3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 27
Electromagnetic Compatibility 30
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