3Com TippingPoint UnityOne IPS 400 user manual

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OFFICECONNECT SWITCH
OFFICECONNECT SWITCH
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USER GUIDE
400, 800, 1600
400, 800, 1600
Part No.
DUA1673-4AAA01
Published
February 1999
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NTRODUCTION
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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 networking advantage.
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The OfficeConnect product range from

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CREATING YOUR NETWORK

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(instead of all ports like a repeater hub). This Networking Terminology operation is called ‘switching’. A Network is a collection of workstations (for example, The Switch effectively divides up your network, IBM-compatible PCs) and other equipment (for localizing the network traffic and passing on traffic as example, printers), connected for the purpose of necessary (as shown in the diagram). If you have exchanging information or sharing resources. workstations that communicate frequently i

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Unit Connections Using the Rubber Feet and Stacking Clips To connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and switches) to your Switch, you need: The four self-adhesive rubber feet prevent your Switch from sliding around on your desk. Stick the One suitable TP cable for each unit. feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your Switch. Workstation Connections The four stacking clips are used for neatly and To connect workstations or other equipment (such as securely stackin

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The OfficeConnect Switch detects all port Wall Mounting the OfficeConnect Switch connections, so you can start using your network immediately. When you need more ports, simply add CAUTION: Only wall mount single units. Do not wall more OfficeConnect hubs. mount stacked units. There are two slots on the underside of the Connecting OfficeConnect Units to Your Switch OfficeConnect Switch which are used for wall You can increase the number of workstations that mounting. You can mount the unit

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PROBLEM SOLVING The OfficeConnect Switch has been designed to aid Alert LED continuously lit. If the Alert LED is lit, you when detecting and solving possible problems there is a problem with the network. Remove the with your network. These problems are rarely serious; port connections one at a time, waiting a few the cause is usually a disconnected or damaged cable, seconds between each port. If the Alert LED goes off, or incorrect configuration. If this section does not there is either a n

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EMC STATEMENTS FCC STATEMENT: This equipment has been tested and found Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to VCCI STATEMENT: provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if