OfficeConnect®
Ethernet Hub 4, 4C, 8, 8C
User Guide (3C16704A, 3C16703A, 3C16700A, 3C16701A)
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Introduction 5
Creating your Network 6
What Else Do I Need? 6 Workstation Connections 6 Transceiver Connections 6 Hub Connections 7
Twisted Pair (TP) Cables 7 Stacking the Units Together 8
The Rubber Feet 8
The Stacking Clip 8 Positioning Your Hub 9 Securing Your Hub 9 Using Your Hub 9
The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C 10
Ethernet Hub 4 and
Ethernet Hub 4 and
Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 12 Connecting Transceivers to the AUI Port 12
Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together 12 Connecting Hubs Using
Checking Connections 13 Connecting Hubs Using
Spot Checks 14
Problem Solving for the Hub 4 and 4C 15
The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C 17
Ethernet Hub 8 and
Ethernet Hub 8 and
Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 19 Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together 19
Connecting Hubs Using
Spot Checks 21
Problem Solving for the Hub 8 and 8C 22
Networking Terminology 24
Dimensions and Standards 25
Dimensions and Operating Conditions 25
Standards 25
Environmental Statements 26
End Of Life Statement 26 Regulated Materials Statement 26
Environmental Statement about the Documentation 26 Environmental Statement about the Product Packaging 26
Important Safety Information 27
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise 28
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Consignes importantes de sécurité 29
Technical Support 30
Online Technical Services 30 World Wide Web Site 30
3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 30 Support from Your Network Supplier 31 Support from 3Com 31
Returning Products for Repair 34
3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 35
Electromagnetic Compatibility 38
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of networking with 3Com® . In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Computer networks have proved to be one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the advantage of networking. The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com has changed this, bringing networks into the small office.
The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 4C, OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8C, are ideal for creating small networks. They are compact and attractively designed for desktop use.
These four products are part of the OfficeConnect range which stack neatly together with the OfficeConnect stacking clip.
This user guide describes how to use the OfficeConnect hubs. The hubs have similar features and so this user guide contains general and specific information. When referring to all products, this guide uses the term ‘OfficeConnect hub’.
A single OfficeConnect hub allows you to create a small network with up to four or eight workstations, as shown in Figure 1. If you need to connect more workstations, simply use the stacking clip to connect another OfficeConnect hub to form a stack (each hub is a single repeater).
Figure 1 Small Network With OfficeConnect Hub and Optional Print Server
HP JetDirect |
OfficeConnect |
print server |
OfficeConnect hub |
The OfficeConnect hubs have the following ports:
■The Ethernet Hub 4 has four
■The Ethernet Hub 4C has four
■The Ethernet Hub 8 has eight
■The Ethernet Hub 8C has eight
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