3com 5108M-TP User Manual
Designing and Expanding the Network 2 - 1
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Designing and
Expanding the Network
Expanding the Network
This appendix 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 in the Twisted Pair Connectors and
Cables section for information on twisted pair connector and cable
requirements.
design your network. Install all equipment using only approved cables for
proper operation. Refer to Appendix A in the Twisted Pair Connectors and
Cables section for information on twisted pair connector and cable
requirements.
This appendix describes how to configure your network with the ONline
System Concentrator and the ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module. It also
provides examples of alternative network cabling structures and rules for
configuring Ethernet networks. There are five sections:
System Concentrator and the ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Module. It also
provides examples of alternative network cabling structures and rules for
configuring Ethernet networks. There are five sections:
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Network Diameter Calculations: General Rules
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Fiber Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-Desk
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Twisted Pair Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-Desk
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Redundant Links
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Patch Panels