3com 5108M-TP User Manual
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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
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:
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:
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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
meters on 24 gauge wire, and up to 100 meters on 26 gauge wire
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supports up to 200 meter link distance on IBM Type 1 cabling
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complies fully with the 10BASE-T standard
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features “hot swap” capability so that you can install or remove the
module without having to power down the concentrator
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
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