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Introduction 5

Creating your Network 6

Dual Speed Switch 4—Front 6

Dual Speed Switch 8 and Dual Speed 16—Front 7

All Units—Rear 8

How the Switch Can Be Used 9

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

Before You Start 10

Unit Connections 10

Workstation Connections 11

Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 11

Stacking the Units Together 12

The Rubber Feet 12

The Stacking Clip 12

Positioning Your Switch 13

Securing Your Switch 13

Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your

Switch 14

Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch 14

Checking Unit Connections 15

Problem Solving 16

Networking Terminology 18

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 28

3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 29

Regulatory Notices 31

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