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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