3Com 5108M-TP manual Structure of This Guide

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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