3com 3C16790 User Manual

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Introduction 4

Creating your Network 4

Dual Speed Switch 4—Front 5

Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16—Front 6

All Units—Rear 7

How the Switch Can Be Used 8

Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks 9

Before You Start 9

Unit Connections 9

Workstation Connections 10

Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 10

Stacking the Units Together 11

The Rubber Feet 11

The Stacking Clip 11

Positioning Your Switch 12

Securing Your Switch 12

Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your

Switch 13

Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch 13

Checking Unit Connections 14

Problem Solving 15

Networking Terminology 17

Dimensions and Standards 19

Dimensions and Operating Conditions 19

Environmental Statements 20

End Of Life Statement 20

Regulated Materials Statement 20

Environmental Statement about the Documentation 20

Environmental Statement about the Product Packaging 20

Important Safety Information 21

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 22

Consignes importantes de sécurité 23

Technical Support 24

Online Technical Services 24

World Wide Web Site 24

3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 24

Support from Your Network Supplier 25

Support from 3Com 25

Returning Products for Repair 27

3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 28

Regulatory Notices 30

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