3Com 5108M-TP manual Iv ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module User’s Guide

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Contents ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module User’s Guide Ii ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module User’s Guide ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module User’s Guide Iv ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module User’s Guide Contents Installing and Operating the Module Figures Viii ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module User’s Guide Tables Page How to Use This Guide AudienceStructure of This Guide Convention Indicates Example Document ConventionsUsr/snm/agents Related Documents 3Com Documents Reference DocumentsPage Introduction ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T ModuleIndicators BASE-T Module Faceplate and ONline System Concentrator Interpretation of the 10BASE-T Module LEDs Dip SwitchesLED Name Color State Indicates Dip Switch SW1 Port Status Dip Switch SW3 Crossover Mode, Channel Select, Squelch Dip Switch SW1 Settings and InterpretationsDip Switch SW3 Settings for Switches 1 Switch Function Factory Switch Setting Default OffCrossover Mode Switch Squelch Mode SwitchChannel Select Switch Settings Dip Switch SW3 Settings and Interpretations for Switches 2 Switch Channel SelectionDip Switch SW6 Settings and Interpretations Related FeaturesEnable LED State Channel Configuration Channel Check CodesPage Designing and ExpandingtheNetwork Understanding the General Rules Basic Network RulesSeven Basic Network Rules Rule Definition Recommendations/NotesCertain LAN devices Seven Basic Network Rules LAN Product Equivalent Distances LAN EquivalenceLAN Product Equivalent Distance meters Fiber Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-Desk Fiber Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-Desk Example Sample Configuration Distance Calculation Unshielded Twisted Pair High Squelch Low Squelch Maximum Link Distance on Twisted PairShielded Twisted Pair High Squelch Low Squelch IBM Type Twisted Pair Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-Desk Unshielded Twisted Pair NetworkRedundant Twisted Pair Configuration Redundant LinksPage Patch Panels Installing and Operating the Module Precautionary ProceduresUnpacking Procedures Installation ProceduresInstalling a 10BASE-T Module BASE-T Module Cable Connection Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting With the Status LEDs Troubleshooting With the Port Status LEDsTroubleshooting With the Port Status LEDs Troubleshooting With the Port Status LEDs Troubleshooting With the Activity LEDs Troubleshooting With the Port Activity LEDsPossible Problem Troubleshooting State Solutions LED NameTechnical Assistance ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module Specifications Electrical SpecificationsMechanical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Twisted Pair Connectors and Cables Twisted Pair ConnectorsFigure A-1. RJ45 Connector Pin-outs Twisted Pair CablesConnecting Twisted Pair Cables Page Technical Support On-line Technical SupportEmail Technical Support Support from Your Network SupplierWorld Wide Web Site Support from 3Com Accessing the 3Com MIB Returning Products for Repair3Com Technical Publications Page Index MIB, B-4