3Com 3C16710 manual Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together

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2-8 CHAPTER 2: CREATING YOUR NETWORK

The hub detects all port connections, so you can start using your network immediately. When you need more ports, simply add more OfficeConnect hubs.

If you are using port 8 to connect a workstation, ensure the MDI/MDIX switch is set to MDIX.

If you do not use the 10BASE-2 (Coax) port, you do not need to terminate it with a terminator (end piece).

Connecting OfficeConnect Hubs Together

You can increase the number of workstations that can connect to your network by adding more OfficeConnect hubs. You can use either 10BASE-T or 10BASE-2 (Coax) to do this:

■With 10BASE-2 (Coax) you can connect up to 30 hubs on a single segment, leaving all of the RJ45 ports free.

■With 10BASE-T you can connect up to four hubs in series.

CAUTION: Do not connect the same two hubs together using both 10BASE-T and 10BASE-2 (Coax). This causes a network loop.