3Com 3C16710 manual Creating Your Network, LEDs and Ports

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2 CREATING YOUR NETWORK

All of the products in the OfficeConnect® range are designed for ease of use. This chapter describes how to use your OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM to create your network, and has information on:

■The hub’s LEDs and ports

■What you need to create your network

■Where to site the hub

■Using the rubber feet and stacking clips

■Wall mounting the hub

■Connecting your workstations and other equipment to the hub

■Connecting your hub to other OfficeConnect hubs

LEDs and Ports

The hub features diagnostic LEDs and easy to use ports.

The LEDs are shown in Figure 2-1, and are used for:

■Showing you how the hub and its ports are operating

■Showing you how much your network is being used

■Alerting you to a potential problem with your network

The ports are shown in Figure 2-2, and are used for:

■Connecting workstations and other equipment to your hub

■Connecting your hub to another OfficeConnect hub

■Connecting a management station to your hub

Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 also appear on the Quick Reference Guide.