Structure of This Guide

This guide contains the following chapters:

Chapter 1, Introduction Introduces the principal features of the ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module and provides views and descriptions of the front panel and the dip switches on the module.

Chapter 2, Designing and Expanding the Network Shows and explains examples of possible network configurations using the ONline System Concentrator and the ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module. These examples include both shielded and unshielded twisted pair configurations.

Chapter 3, Installing and Operating the Module Provides illustrated procedures for installing the 10BASE-T Module into the ONline System Concentrator.

Chapter 4, Troubleshooting Provides help in isolating and correcting problems that may arise during the installation process and during normal operation.

Appendix A, Specifications Provides electrical, environmental, and mechanical specifications, as well as other information for the module.

Appendix B, Technical Support Lists the various methods for contacting the 3Com technical support organization and for accessing other product support services.

Index

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3Com 5108M-TP manual Structure of This Guide