3Com 3C16790, 3C16791 manual 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty Regulatory Notices

Introduction 4

Creating your Network 4

Dual Speed Switch 4—Front 5

Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16—Front 6 All Units—Rear 7

How the Switch Can Be Used 8 Switching 8

Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 9 Before You Start 9

Unit Connections 9 Workstation Connections 10 Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 10

Stacking the Units Together 11 The Rubber Feet 11

The Stacking Clip 11

Positioning Your Switch 12 Securing Your Switch 12

Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Switch 13

Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch 13 Checking Unit Connections 14

Spot Checks 14

Problem Solving 15

Networking Terminology 17

Dimensions and Standards 19

Dimensions and Operating Conditions 19

Standards 19

Environmental Statements 20

End Of Life Statement 20 Regulated Materials Statement 20

Environmental Statement about the Documentation 20 Environmental Statement about the Product Packaging 20

Important Safety Information 21

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 22

Consignes importantes de sécurité 23

Technical Support 24
Online Technical Services 24
World Wide Web Site 24
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services	24
Support from Your Network Supplier	25
Support from 3Com 25

Returning Products for Repair 27

3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 28

Regulatory Notices 30

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