Before You start, Twisted Pair TP Cables

Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks

The 10/100 ports can each be connected to either a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. If you have both types of network, you can join them together using the Switch allowing all your workstations to communicate. Alternatively, if you use 10BASE-T and want to improve network performance by introducing 100BASE-TX technology, the Switch protects your existing workstations because it maintains 10BASE-T connections to them.

Before You start

Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch plus comes with:

■One power adapter for use with the Switch.

■Four rubber feet.

■A stacking clip.

Unit Connections

To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other switches) to your Switch, you need:

■One suitable TP cable for each unit.

Worksation Connections

To connect workstations or other equipment (such as servers) directly to your Switch, you need:

1One 10BASE-T,

100BASE-TX or	3
10/100BASE-TX adapter
card for each workstation.
3Com produce a range of	2
easy to install network	1
adapters, which provide
your workstation with a
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection.

2An operating system (for example, NetWare or Windows 95/98) with network support configured, running on your workstations.

3One suitable twisted pair cable for each workstation.

Twisted Pair (TP) Cables

Cables can be shielded (screened) or unshielded; we recommend that you use shielded cable. Cables used for 100BASE-TX connections must be data grade (Category 5). The maximum length you can use is 100m (328ft).