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Contents OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Important Safety Information Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Consignes importantes de sécurité Technical Support Introduction Workstation Connections Creating Your NetworkWhat Else Do I Need? Transceiver ConnectionsTwisted Pair TP Cables Hub Connections10BASE-2 Stacking Clip Stacking the Units TogetherRubber Feet Securing Your Hub Using Your HubPositioning Your Hub Network Utilization LEDs Hub 4C only Officeconnect Ethernet HUB 4 and 4CEthernet Hub 4 and 4C-Front AUI/COAX Status LEDs Hub 4C only10BASE-2 port Hub 4C only Uplink/Normal switch Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C-RearConnecting Transceivers to the AUI Port Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your HubConnecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 Checking ConnectionsConnecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T Spot ChecksProblem Solving for the HUB 4 and 4C Straight-through Cable/Crossover Cable Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C-Front Power LED Collision LEDOfficeconnect Ethernet HUB 8 and 8C Port Status LEDs10BASE-2 port Hub 8C only Power Adapter socket Uplink/Normal switchEthernet Hub 8 and 8C-Rear Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 50 Ohm Terminator Switch set to Normal out Uplink Problem Solving for the HUB 8 and 8C Normal Pin Uplink Port Rx+ Tx+ Networking Terminology Power Weight Dimensions and StandardsDimensions and Operating Conditions StandardsRegulated Materials Statement Environmental StatementsEnd Of Life Statement Environmental Statement about the DocumentationImportant Safety Information Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Consignes Importantes DE Sécurité Technical Support Online Technical Services3Com Knowledgebase Web Services World Wide Web SiteSupport from Your Network Supplier Support from 3ComEurope, South Africa, and Middle East Country Telephone Number Asia, Pacific RimEurope Country Telephone Number Latin America North AmericaReturning Products for Repair Country Telephone Number Fax Number3Com Corporation Limited Warranty Warranties Exclusive Disclaimer Electromagnetic Compatibility Wall mounting screw hole guide 150 mm 5.9 Part No. DUA 1670-0AAA04 Published June