3Com 5112M-TPLS installation and operation guide Designing and Expanding the Network 2

2 Designing and Expanding the Network

This chapter contains configuration information that will help you to design your network. Install all equipment using only approved cables for proper operation. Refer to Appendix A, Twisted Pair Connectors and Cables, for information on twisted pair connector and cable requirements.

This chapter includes five sections which describe how to configure your network using the ONline System Concentrator and the ONline 10BASE-T Security Module. These sections include:

❑Understanding Network Configurations

❑Fiber Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-Desk

❑Twisted Pair Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-Desk

❑Patch Panels

❑Redundant Links

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