3com 2500 Quick Setup Guide
Ethernet Modules
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Cabling the 10BASE-2 (BNC) Module
The 10BASE-2 (BNC) module contains eight
10BASE-2 ports that use BNC connectors. Because
each port is internally terminated, you do not need
to use external terminators when cabling the
module.
10BASE-2 ports that use BNC connectors. Because
each port is internally terminated, you do not need
to use external terminators when cabling the
module.
To cable the 10BASE-2 (BNC) module:
1
Attach the male end of the 10BASE-2 (BNC)
segment to the female BNC connector on the
module.
segment to the female BNC connector on the
module.
Each segment on the module is internally
terminated. When you connect a 10BASE-2 (BNC)
module to your network, the CoreBuilder 2500
system must be an end connection.
terminated. When you connect a 10BASE-2 (BNC)
module to your network, the CoreBuilder 2500
system must be an end connection.
2
Ensure that the opposite end of the 10BASE-2
segment is also terminated.
segment is also terminated.
3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the remaining module
ports.
ports.
shows the cabling of the 10BASE-2
(BNC) module using 10BASE-2 cabling.
Figure 4-14 Cabling the 10BASE-2 (BNC) Module
Port Status
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Error
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Inserted
PCMCIA
Port Status
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Error
10BASE-2 (BNC)
module
module
10BASE-2
network segment
network segment
Port 8