1 Introduction

This chapter describes the features, indicators, and dip switch settings on the ONline™ Ethernet 10BASE-T Module.

The ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module

The ONline™ Ethernet 10BASE-T Module is an eight-port IEEE 802.3 repeater module that complies with the 10BASE-T standard. This module works with the 3Com ONline System Concentrator using both unshielded and shielded twisted pair wiring. The ONline 10BASE-T Module provides the following features and benefits:

❑supports up to 150 meter link distances on 22 gauge wire, up to 125 meters on 24 gauge wire, and up to 100 meters on 26 gauge wire

❑supports up to 200 meter link distance on IBM Type 1 cabling

❑complies fully with the 10BASE-T standard

❑features “hot swap” capability so that you can install or remove the module without having to power down the concentrator

The 10BASE-T Module works with both unshielded and shielded twisted pair wire. A single module can support any mix of shielded and unshielded twisted pair connections. For example, ports 1, 2, and 6 can be unshielded

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3Com 5108M-TP manual Introduction, ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module