3com 3C16790 Manual De Usuario
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Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Networks
The 10/100 ports can each be connected to either a
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. If you have both types
of network, you can join them together using the Switch
allowing all your workstations to communicate.
Alternatively, if you use 10BASE-T and want to improve
network performance by introducing 100BASE-TX
technology, the Switch protects your existing workstations
because it maintains 10BASE-T connections to them.
10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. If you have both types
of network, you can join them together using the Switch
allowing all your workstations to communicate.
Alternatively, if you use 10BASE-T and want to improve
network performance by introducing 100BASE-TX
technology, the Switch protects your existing workstations
because it maintains 10BASE-T connections to them.
Before You Start
Your OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch comes with:
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One power adapter for use with the Switch.
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Four rubber feet.
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A stacking clip.
Unit Connections
To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and other
switches) to your Switch, you need:
switches) to your Switch, you need:
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One suitable TP cable for each unit.
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