3Com 1100 manual Fast Ethernet configuration rules

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20CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCING THE SWITCH 1100

Configuration Rules The topology rules for 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are slightly different to

for Fast Ethernet those for 10Mbps Ethernet. Figure 6 illustrates the key topology rules and provides examples of how they allow for large-scale Fast Ethernet networks.

Figure 6 Fast Ethernet configuration rules

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Contents SuperStack II Switch 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California Contents PIN -OUTS Page Page About this Guide Convention Description ConventionsIcon Description Related DocumentationYear ComplianceComments Pddtechpubscomments@3com.comIntroducing the Switch SuperStack SwitchAbout 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ports Switch Front View DetailPort Connections 10BASE-T Ports LED Color IndicatesSwitch 1100 Rear View Detail LabelIntroducing the Switch Configuration NetworkExamples NetworkUsing the Switch 1100 to segment your network Using the Switch 1100 in a desktop environment Fast Ethernet configuration rules Configuration Rules with Full Duplex Introducing the Switch Installing the Switch Rack-mounting Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other side of the Switch Wall-mountingFitting a bracket for wall-mounting Stacking Units You only need one Matrix Module for each stack Stacking Units Power-up Powered-up and ready for operationSwitch SequenceChoosing Problem Suggested Solution Managing Installing the Switch Safety Information Personnel only Important SafetyInformation Important Safety Information ’information de Sécurité Importante’information de Sécurité Importante Wichtige Sicherheitsinformat ionen PIN-OUTS PC-AT Serial CablePin Number Signal Function Modem CableRJ45 Pin AssignmentsTechnical Specifications Year 2000 Compliance Protocols Used for AdministrationTerminal Emulation Services Technical SupportOnline Technical World Wide Web SiteAccess by Analog Modem Access by Digital Modem408 654 Country Data Rate Telephone Number408 727 Asia Pacific Rim EuropeLatin America North AmericaCountry Telephone Number Fax Number Appendix D Technical Support Glossary Collision EndstationEthernet Fast EthernetHub IP addressLine speed LoopMulticast ProtocolRepeater RouterGlossary Glossary Index 10BASE-T Superstack II Switch Warranties Exclusive EMC Statements