3Com 3C16751A manual Introduction Creating your Network

Introduction 5

Creating your Network 6

Dual Speed Hub 16—Front 6 Dual Speed Hub 16—Rear 7

Before You Start 8 Workstation Connections 8 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 8 Hub Connections 8

Stacking the Units Together 9 The Rubber Feet 9

The Stacking Clip 9 Positioning Your Hub 10 Securing Your Hub 10

Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 11 Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub 11

Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules 11 Ethernet (10Mbps) Configuration Rules 12 Making the Connection to Another Hub 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 World Wide Web Site 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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