Castelle Office Connect User's Manual
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1. 5 i ITT OfficeConnect Hub TP16C 3C16702 An ideal choice for small offices that need expanded network capacity with out exceeding sensitive budgets the OfficeConnect Hub TP16C provides 16 ports with a cross over switch that enables multiple hubs to be cascaded together Includes one BNC connector for connectivity to coaxial network backbones m Operational in minutes m Sixteen RJ 45 10BASE T connections BNC connector supports connectivity to network backbones Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet receipt packet collision and port status CoolCurve self ventilating design eliminates the need for cooling fans ensuring silent operation and increas ing reliability by eliminating a poten tial point of failure External power supply simplifies maintenance in the event of a power supply failure Compact design saves space Stacking clips allow convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to four OfficeConnect units m Full compatibility with NetWare Windows 95 and other leading network operating systems MDI MDIX switch allows the con nection of a workstation or another Ethernet hub to the sixteenth twisted pair port supporting connection of up to four hubs in a series m Alert LED nonconfigurable indi cates excessive network use or a partitioned 1 OBASE T port Certified for home or office use Free installation assistance Lifetime limited warranty Comprehensive 3Com Care service support2. 3Com OfficeConnect products provide networking capabilities to small businesses branch offices and home offices that need to create Ethernet and Fast Ethernet connectivity between PCs peripherals and remote corporate networks Key Benefits OFFICE CONNECTe OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches 3Com OfficeConnect hubs and switches are designed for small busi ness branch office and home office environments and provide cost con scious businesses with the founda tion for an integrated system of small office networking products Configured to supply a wide variety of connectivity options the units m Easy to install and use Installing the OfficeConnect units is as simple as plug ging your PC network cables into the hub or switch ports and turning on the power m Lifetime limited warranty 3Com guarantees OfficeConnect hubs and switches including the power adapter for life m Full compatibility OfficeConnect units support Novell NetWare Microsoft Windows 95 Windows NT and other leading network operating systems assur ing you of the widest range of applica tions options and backward compatibility with existing office software Complete network control Transcend Quick Configuration Manager enables you to use the familiar Windows interface to configure the hub and monitor the network offer from four to sixteen shielded twisted pair TP ports In
3. OfficeConnect Products ll OfficeConnect Hub TP4 3C16704 A highly cost effective entry level unmanaged hub the OfficeConnect Hub TP4 provides four 10 Mbps twisted pair connections and repre sents the most economical OfficeConnect product for home or small businesses Operational in minutes m Four RJ 45 1OBASE T connections m Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet receipt packet collision and port status CoolCurve self ventilating design eliminates the need for cooling fans ensuring silent operation and increas ing reliability by eliminating a poten tial point of failure m External power supply simplifies maintenance in the event of a power supply failure Compact design saves space Stacking clips allow convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to four OfficeConnect units Hubs m Full compatibility with NetWare Windows 95 and other leading net work operating systems m MDI MDIX switch allows connection to a workstation or another Ethernet hub to the fourth twisted pair port supporting the connection of up to four hubs in a series m Alert LED nonconfigurable indi cates excessive network use or a partitioned LOBASE T port m Certified for use in domestic environments m Free installation assistance m Lifetime limited warranty m 3Com Care service support options ea ar ee OfficeConnect Hub TP4Combo 3C16703 Offering all the functionality of the OfficeConnect Hub TP4
4. Power 18 VA General Each hub comes with a user guide power adapter and rubber feet 100BASE TX cable must be data grade Category 5 either shielded or unshielded to ensure optimum performance You should ensure that you have Fast Ethernet compati ble NICs installed in each PC Standards Functional ISO 8802 3 IEEE 802 3 Safety UL 1950 EN 60950 EMC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082 1 FCC Part 15 Class B Verified C108 8 Class B VCCI Class 2 OfficeConnect Hub TP1200 100BASE TX Hub Connectors Twelve RJ 45 ports for 100BASE TX twisted pair Port 12 can be used to link another OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet unit Dimensions Width 220 mm 8 7 in Height 54 6 mm 2 1 in Depth 185 4 mm 7 3 in Weight 960 g 2 1 Ib Power 18 VA General Each hub comes with a user guide power adapter and rub ber feet 100BASE TX cable must be data grade Category 5 either shielded or unshielded to ensure optimum performance You should ensure that you have Fast Ethernet compati ble NICs installed in each PC Standards Functional ISO 8802 3 IEEE 802 3 Safety UL 1950 EN 60950 EMC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082 1 FCC Part 15 Class B Verified C108 8 Class B VCCI Class 2 3 3Com Corporation P O Box 58145 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara CA 95052 8145 Phone 1 800 NET 3Com or 1 408 764 5000 Fax 1 408 764 5001 World Wide Web http www 3com com Asia Pacific Rim Sydney Australi
5. 85 00 Finland 358 0 435 420 67 Norway 47 22 58 47 00 Sweden 46 8 632 56 00 Specifications OfficeConnect System continued OfficeConnect Switch 140 Unmanaged 10 100BASE TX Switch Each switch comes with a user guide power adapter stacking clips and rubber feet Connectors Four 1OBASE T RJ 45 ports One 1OOBASE TX RJ 45 port MDI MDIX selectable Dimensions Width 220 mm 8 7 in Height 54 6 mm 2 1 in Depth 185 4 mm 7 3 in Weight 960 g 2 1 Ib Power 18 VA Standards Functional ISO 8802 3 IEEE 802 3 EMC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082 1 FCC Part 15 Class B CSA C108 8 Class B VCCI Class 2 Screened shielded cables must be used to ensure com pliance with these standards Environmental EN 60068 IEC 68 Safety UL 1950 EN 60950 CSA 22 2 950 Warranty Limited lifetime Installation support OfficeConnect Switch 140M Managed 10 100BASE TX Switch Each switch comes with a user guide power adapter diskette stacking clips and rubber feet Connectors Four 1OBASE T RJ 45 ports One 1OOBASE TX RJ 45 port MDI MDIX selectable One DB 9 serial connection for management Dimensions Width 220 mm 8 7 in Height 54 6 mm 2 1 in Depth 185 4 mm 7 3 in Weight 960 g 2 1 Ib Power 18 VA Standards Functional ISO 8802 3 IEEE 802 3 EMC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082 1 FCC Part 15 Class B CSA C108 8 Class B VCCI Class 2 AS NZS 3548 Class B Environmental EN 60068 I
6. OfficeConnect print fax and CD ROM servers as part of the 3Com Open Partners program for OfficeConnect products Castelle 66298600739 66298600745 66298600 932 U S 66298600 933 U K 66298600 934 International 66298600 935 Germany 66298600 936 Netherlands 66298600 937 J apan OfficeConnect products are available worldwide through Castelle partners For more information please contact Castelle at 1 800 655 8818 or 408 496 0474 U S and 31 2356 50240 in Europe Specifications OfficeConnect System OfficeConnect Hub TP4 10BASE T Hub Connectors Four RJ 45 ports for 1OBASE T twisted pair Dimensions Width 220 mm 8 7 in Height 35 8 mm 1 4 in Depth 135 4 mm 5 3 in Weight 500 g 1 1 Ib Power 11 VA Environmental EN 60068 IEC 68 OfficeConnect Hub TP4Combo 10BASE T Hub Connectors Four RJ 45 ports for 1OBASE T twisted pair One BNC port One AUI port Dimensions Width 220 mm 8 7 in Height 35 8 mm 1 4 in Depth 135 4 mm 5 3 in Weight 500 g 1 1 Ib Power 11 VA Environmental EN 60068 IEC 68 OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPO 10BASE T Hub Connectors Eight RJ 45 ports for 1O0BASE T twisted pair Port 8 is switchable allowing con nection of multiple units using 10BASE T cable Dimensions Width 220 mm 8 7 in Height 35 8 mm 1 4 in Depth 135 4 mm 5 3 in Weight 500 g 1 1 Ib Power 11 VA Environmental EN 60068 IEC 68 OfficeConne
7. addition each product features a simple LED array for quick visual monitoring of the network Available in managed and unman aged models the hubs and switches deliver Ethernet and or Fast Ethernet connectivity in a compact economi cal package m Web based management Brings net work management to users who may have previously considered device manage ment too complex Using 3Com s Web enabled SmartAgent software authorized staff can manage the device simply through the familiar interface of a standard Web browser m CoolCurve design 3Com s innovative CoolCurve design creates a self ventilat ing network stack that eliminates the need for cooling fans in most OfficeConnect components The self cooling design pro vides absolutely silent operation on the office desktop and increases reliability by eliminating a potential point of failure Sa PIMS pue IH PEULO JO o y OfficeConnect Advantages The OfficeConnect integrated net working system is designed to take the worry out of building and run ning a small network The OfficeConnect family of products provides networking capabilities for small businesses and offices sharing computer and information resources high speed access to the Internet and remote and enterprise connectiv ity for branch offices connecting to the central corporate site Easy to install configure and use the flexible product line includes 4 8 12 and 16 port Et
8. options OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hubs Fast Ethernet networking quite simply means faster networking quicker exchange of data between PCs and swift downloading from the network OfficeConnect delivers these benefits and more with a new range of Fast Ethernet products designed specifi cally with the needs of the small office in mind At last Fast Ethernet is affordable for all users and no longer the preserve of power hungry users such as CAD CAM operators and graphic designers Each product fea tures plug and play installation and requires no configuration An easy to read front panel display includes diagnostic LEDs for monitoring network activity Hubs OfficeConnect Hub TP400 3C16723 The OfficeConnect Hub TP400 is the most cost effective way to add Fast Ethernet to small business environ ments branch offices or independent workgroups Compact and reliable this hub provides four unmanaged 1OOBASE TX ports m Class II Fast Ethernet repeater lets you easily connect Fast Ethernet hubs together Operational in minutes Four shielded 1OOBASE TX ports Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet collision and port status m CoolCurve self ventilating design eliminates the need for cooling fans ensuring silent operation and increas ing reliability by eliminating a poten tial point of failure Compact design saves space Stacking clips allow convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to fou
9. the OfficeConnect Hub TP4Combo delivers the added functionality of one autosensing BNC AUI port for con nection to coaxial or alternative media network through the use of optional external transceiver modules Alternatively a cross over switch permits cascading of the hub via the fourth twisted pair port Operational in minutes Four RJ 45 1OBASE T connections Additional BNC and AUI ports Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet receipt packet collision and port status CoolCurve self ventilating design eliminates the need for cooling fans ensuring silent operation and increas ing reliability by eliminating a poten tial point of failure m External power supply simplifies maintenance in the event of a power supply failure Compact design saves space m Stacking clips allow convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to four OfficeConnect units m Full compatibility with NetWare Windows 95 and other leading net work operating systems MDI MDIX switch allows the con nection of a workstation or another Ethernet hub to the fourth twisted pair port supporting the connection of up to four hubs in series m Alert LED nonconfigurable indi cates excessive network use or a partitioned 1 OBASE T port m Bandwidth Utilization Meter moni tors traffic use on the network m Certified for home or office use m Free installation assistance m Lifetime limited warranty Comprehensive 3Com Care service support op
10. EC 68 Safety UL 1950 EN 60950 CSA 22 2 950 Warranty Limited lifetime Installation support The OfficeConnect Hub TP4 Hub TP4Combo Hub 8 TPO Hub 8 TPC Hub TP16C Hub 8 TPM Hub TP400 Hub TP800 Hub TP1200 Switch 140 and Switch 140M are covered by a lifetime warranty which includes the power adapter To qualify for the war ranty you must submit a registra tion card Advance hardware exchange is available during the first year thereafter return the hub to 3Com for repair The lifetime warranty is not offered where restricted or prohibited by law Screened shielded cables must be used to ensure compliance with EMC Class B standards m Russi a aa To learn more about 3Com products visit our World Wide Web site at http w w w 3com com 3Com Southern Afri Copyright 1997 3Com Corporation All rights reserved 3Com EtherLink OfficeConnect SmartAgent and Transcend are registered trademarks of 3Com Corporation or SM AEE A its subsidiaries 3Com Open Partners PACE and TranscendW are are trademarks of 3Com Corporation or its subsidiaries 3ComFacts is a service mark of 3Com 27 11 807 4397 Corporation or its subsidiaries VT100 is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation MS DOS Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of M icrosoft 3Com UK Ltd Corporation NetW are is a registered trademark of Novell Inc LANtastic is a registered trademark of Artisoft Other product and brand names may be trademarks
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12. allows the con nection of a workstation or another Fast Ethernet hub to the eighth twisted pair port m Alert LED nonconfigurable to indi cate excessive network use or a parti tioned IOBASE T port Suitable for office or home use Free installation assistance Lifetime Limited Warranty Comprehensive 3Com Care service support options OfficeConnect Hub TP1200 3C16721 The OfficeConnect Hub TP1200 pro vides twelve 100BASE TX ports for allowing unmanaged Fast Ethernet connectivity for up to twelve users while enabling you to connect more users should you require OfficeConnect Switch 140 3C16730 This switch and the OfficeConnect Switch 140M provides a simple plug and play link between Ethernet and Fast Ethernet OfficeConnect devices Ideal for relieving congested shared access networks the OfficeConnect Switch 140 provides four unmanaged 1OBASE T ports and one 100BASE TX switched Ethernet port Class II Fast Ethernet repeater lets you easily connect Fast Ethernet hubs together m Operational in minutes Twelve shielded 100BASE TX ports Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet collision and port status Twelve Network Utilization LEDs provide at a glance monitoring of network load CoolCurve self ventilating design eliminates the need for cooling fans ensuring silent operation and increas ing reliability by eliminating a poten tial point of failure Compact design saves space Full wire rate swi
13. ct Hub 8 TPC Expandable 10BASE T Hub Connectors Eight RJ 45 ports for 10BASE T twisted pair Port 8 is switchable allowing con nection of multiple units using 1OBASE T cable One BNC port for 1OBASE2 thin Ethernet 50 ohm Dimensions Width 220 mm 8 7 in Height 35 8 mm 1 4 in Depth 135 4 mm 5 3 in 15 2 mm 0 6 in for coaxial port Weight 550 g 1 2 Ib Power 11 VA Environmental EN 60068 IEC 68 OfficeConnect Hub TP16C 10BASE T Hub Connectors Sixteen RJ 45 ports for 1OBASE T twisted pair One BNC port for 1OBASE2 thin Ethernet 50 ohm Dimensions Width 220 mm 8 7 in Height 54 6 mm 2 1 in Depth 185 4 mm 7 3 in Weight 960 g 2 1 Ib Power 11 VA Environmental EN 60068 IEC 68 OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPM Managed 10BASE T Hub Connectors Eight RJ 45 ports for 1O0BASE T twisted pair Port 8 is switchable allowing con nection of multiple units using 1OBASE T cable One BNC port for 1OBASE2 thin Ethernet 50 ohm One DB 9 serial connection for management Dimensions Width 220 mm 8 7 in Height 54 6 mm 2 1 in Depth 185 4 mm 7 3 in 15 2 mm 0 6 in for coaxial port Weight 960 g 2 1 Ib Power 18 VA Environmental EN 60068 IEC 68 BABT Approval For U K users only The OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPM is covered by Oftel General Approval NS G 12345 J 100003 for indirect connection to a public telecommunications system This can be achieved using the ser
14. ehensive 3Com Care service support options OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPO with five EtherLink III ISA TPO NICs 3C509B BDL TPO OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPC with five EtherLink III ISA TPO NICs 3C509B B DL TPC OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPC with five EtherLink III PCI TPO NICs 3C900 BDL TPC OfficeConnect Netw orking Kit For Canada and U S only 3C50902B The OfficeConnect Networking Kit is a complete network hardware bundle for small offices that are building a network for the first time or expanding an existing network The kit contains the hardware and documentation to network up to three personal comput ers and includes one OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPC three EtherLink I NICs complete IOBASE T cabling and one manual Hub supports up to eight network devices for easy network expansion m EtherLink III NICs the world s best selling NICs have plug and play compatibility with Windows 95 Compatible with leading operating systems including Windows 95 Windows NT Novell NetWare and Artisoft LANtastic m Quick installation with easy to follow user guide and step by step network set up guide m Lifetime limited warranty m Limited 30 day free technical phone support plus unlimited 24 hour sup port via fax back 3ComFacts sm 3ComBBS and the 3Com Web site http www 3com com Alert LED orange Packet LED Alerts you to OfficeConnect excessive network Power LED Hub 8 TPO only use oran isolated green
15. g devices and allows up to 30 hubs to be daisy chained on a single segment Small Business Network Bundles 3Com has created three special Small Business Network bundles combining OfficeConnect hubs and EtherLink III network interface cards NICs Operational in minutes m Fight RJ 45 1OBASE T connections m BNC IOBASE2 coaxial port for attaching other units up to 30 hubs can be daisy chained on a single segment m Diagnostic LEDs to indicate packet receipt packet collision and port status Eight network utilization LEDs for at a glance monitoring of network load m Alert LED nonconfigurable indi cates excessive network use or a partitioned LOBASE T port m CoolCurve self ventilating design eliminates the need for cooling fans ensuring silent operation and increas ing reliability by eliminating a poten tial point of failure Hubs m External power supply simplifies maintenance in the event of a power supply failure Compact design saves space Stacking clips allow convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to four OfficeConnect units m Full compatibility with NetWare Windows 95 and other leading net work operating systems m MDI MDIX switch allows connection of a workstation or another Ethernet hub to the eighth twisted pair port supporting connection of up to four hubs in a series Certified for office or home use Free installation assistance Lifetime limited warranty Compr
16. hernet and Fast Ethernet hubs 1OBASE T 100BASE TX switches remote access servers remote access and enterprise routers a high speed Internet gateway and network print fax and CD ROM servers supplied by Castelle The OfficeConnect products clip together in a space saving stack working together in an integrated system that combines simplicity advanced functionality and performance all at a great price OfficeConnect Hub TP4 A cost effective entry level solution for starting an Ethernet network in the small business branch office or home environment this hub supplies four shielded RJ 45 twisted pair ports OfficeConnect Hub TP4Combo Offering similar capabilities to the TP4 this product also provides one AUI and one BNC port for addi tional connectivity options OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPO Designed for larger business and branch office environments this hub offers eight shielded RJ 45 twisted pair ports OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPC Features eight shielded RJ 45 twisted pair ports plus one BNC coaxial port that enables up to 30 hubs to be daisy chained on a single coaxial segment OfficeConnect Hub TP16C Provides 16 shielded RJ 45 twisted pair ports and one BNC coaxial port that elimi nates the need to use a TP port for cascading hubs OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPM A man aged hub providing the same connec tivity as the Hub 8 TPC but with Transcend Quick Configuration Manager it offers a simple method of loca
17. ial port and an approved modem Requirements for Transcend Quick Configuration M anager An IBM compatible PC with at least an Intel 486 33 processor as well as Microsoft Windows 95 Windows 3 1 or Windows for Workgroups MS DOS 5 0 or later a minimum of 4 MB available hard disk space a minimum of 8 MB RAM a 3 5 disk drive VGA or SVGA color monitor a mouse and a null modem serial cable OfficeConnect Hub TP400 100BASE TX Hub Connectors Four RJ 45 ports for 100BASE TX twisted pair Port 4 can be used to link another OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Hub Dimensions Width 220 mm 8 7 in Height 35 8 mm 1 4 in Depth 135 4 mm 5 3 in Weight 500 g 1 1 Ib Power 18 VA General Each hub comes with a user guide power adapter and rubber feet 100BASE TX cable must be data grade Category 5 either shielded or unshielded to ensure optimum performance You should ensure that you have Fast Ethernet compati ble NICs installed in each PC Standards Functional ISO 8802 3 IEEE 802 3 Safety UL 1950 EN 60950 EMC EN 55022 Class B EN 50082 1 FCC Part 15 Class B Verified C108 8 Class B VCCI Class 2 OfficeConnect Hub TP800 100BASE TX Hub Connectors Eight RJ 45 ports for 100BASE TX twisted pair Port 8 can be used to link another OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet unit Dimensions Width 220 mm 8 7 in Height 54 6 mm 2 1 in Depth 135 4 mm 5 3 in Weight 550 g 1 21 Ib
18. l management while SNMP and full RMON support nine groups provide a powerful TranscendWare management solu tion OfficeConnect Hub TP400 This unmanaged hub allows even the smallest office or workgroup to benefit from the high speed local area connectivity that Fast Ethernet allows Having just four LOOBASE TX RJ 45 ports the hub provides a cost effective entry to Fast Ethernet net working OfficeConnect Hub TP800 Simple yet powerful this hub supplies eight unmanaged 1OOBASE TX RJ 45 ports allowing up to eight users to connect at high speed over a Fast Ethernet local area network OfficeConnect Hub TP1200 An unmanaged hub featuring 12 1OOBASE TX RJ 45 ports this product delivers cost effective Fast Ethernet connectivity to growing businesses and branch offices that need additional ports The Hub TP1200 provides the highest port density available within the line of OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet solutions OfficeConnect Switch 140 Supplies four unmanaged 1OBASE T ports and one LOOBASE TX switched port This plug and play switch is ideal for relieving data bottlenecks in small Ethernet networks by seg menting 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps network traffic OfficeConnect Switch 140M This switch delivers intuitive out of the box Web based device manage ment to small networks In addition it has the power to deliver a fully scalable Transcend Ware manage ment solution including SNMP man agement and RMON
19. llow convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to four OfficeConnect units Compatible with NetWare Windows 95 and other leading network operat ing systems MDI MDIX switch on the 100 Mbps port provides for a direct connection to a server or end station or to a hub or another switch m Full duplex mode on 100 Mbps port Configurable Alert LED lights when a selected condition such as a preset level of collisions coaxial port parti tion log in violation or port security violation occurs Certified for office or home use Free installation assistance Lifetime limited warranty Comprehensive 3Com Care service support options OfficeConnect Products from the 3Com Open Partners Program Resource Sharing Devices To expand continuously the range of network services offered by the OfficeConnect family we have established the 3Com Open Partners program for OfficeConnect products This program encourages third party vendors to develop products to 3Com standards for inclusion in the OfficeConnect product line In order to ensure full compatibility 3Com provides OfficeConnect technical specifications and cooperative engineering to all participants OfficeConnect Print Fax and CD ROM Servers by CASTELLE OfficeConnect Printer Server from Castelle OfficeConnect Fax Server from Castelle OfficeConnect CD ROM Server from Castelle A leader in the fax and print server market Castelle has designed and manufactured the
20. nce and relieves bottlenecks in small high traffic net works supporting bandwidth intensive applications This switch provides four 1OBASE T ports and one 1OOBASE TX port and delivers out of the box Web based management to small offices in need of an easy to use low cost management solution No configuration necessary opera tional in minutes m Full wire rate switching eliminates bottlenecks that restrict data flow and delay traffic m Web based management provides the familiar point and click interface of a standard browser for device configu ration and network troubleshooting Management can be performed from any location or platform Password access provides network security Four 1OBASE T ports and one 1OOBASE TX port SNMP RMON and Telnet manage ment deliver scalable management solutions for growing networks m Intelligent Flow Management ensures zero packet loss 3Com PACE technology optimizes multimedia applications m Superior reliability maximizes net work uptime m Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet receipt packet collision and port status m CoolCurve self ventilating design eliminates the need for cooling fans ensuring silent operation and increas ing reliability by eliminating a poten tial point of failure m Compact design saves space Switches External power supply increases relia bility and simplifies maintenance in the event of a power supply failure Stacking clips a
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22. r OfficeConnect units m Full compatibility with NetWare Windows 95 Windows NT and other leading network operating systems m MDI MDIX switch allows the con nection of a workstation or another Fast Ethernet hub to the fourth twisted pair port m Alert LED nonconfigurable indi cates excessive network use or a partitioned 10BASE T port Suitable for home or office use Free installation assistance Lifetime Limited Warranty 3Com Care service support options i OfficeConnect Hub TP800 3C16722 The OfficeConnect Hub TP800 pro vides eight unmanaged 100BASE TX ports for high bandwidth connectivity to shared Fast Ethernet networks or for direct 100 Mbps desktop connec tivity to power users m Class II Fast Ethernet repeater lets you easily connect Fast Ethernet hubs together m Operational in minutes m Fight shielded 100BASE TX ports m Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet collision and port status m CoolCurve self ventilating design eliminates the need for cooling fans ensuring silent operation and increas ing reliability by eliminating a poten tial point of failure m Fight Network Utilization LEDs provide at a glance monitoring of network load Compact design saves space m Stacking clips allow convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to four OfficeConnect units m Full compatibility with NetWare Windows 95 and Windows NT and other leading network operating systems m MDI MDIX switch
23. s the hub to dis able a port with an unknown device attached to it or report the incident to a management station Need To Know NTK which prevents unau thorized devices from intercepting confidential communications m Configurable Alert LED lights when a selected condition such as a preset level of collisions coaxial port parti tion log in violation or port security violation occurs m Serial port for connecting a manage ment terminal m Remote Support Tool allows the hub to be configured to monitor the net work and report conditions to a reseller or centralized management site via a modem link Certified for office or home use Free installation assistance Lifetime limited warranty Comprehensive 3Com Care service support options Transcend Management Transcend Quick Configuration Manager software is an easy to use graphical local management system that uses the familiar point and click Windows 95 interface providing detailed monitoring and control of net work security In addition OfficeConnect units can be managed as part of a larger corporate network via SNMP by using the Transcend WorkGroup or Enterprise Manager applications Hubs For effective network control Transcend Quick Configuration M anager provides convenient easy to understand windowed graphics and dialog boxes that allow prompt analysis of net work conditions and rapid changes to configu ration information i FE
24. tching eliminates bottlenecks that restrict data flow and delay traffic One 1OOBASE TX and four RJ 45 1OBASE T connectors MDI MDIX switch enables you to easily expand your network by cas cading hubs together to provide con nectivity to additional users Diagnostic and Alert LED informs user about port status and network uti lization Compact design saves space External power supply improves reliability Hubs Stacking clips allow convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to four OfficeConnect units Full compatibility with NetWare Windows 95 Windows NT and other leading network operating systems MDI MDIX switch allows the con nection of a workstation or another Fast Ethernet hub to the twelfth twisted pair port Alert LED nonconfigurable to indi cate excessive network use or a parti tioned 10BASE T port Suitable for office or home use Free installation assistance Lifetime Limited Warranty Comprehensive 3Com Care service support options Switches Stacking clips allow convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to four OfficeConnect units Full compatibility with NetWare Windows 95 and other leading net work operating systems Concise installation procedure Certified for office or home use Free installation assistance Lifetime limited warranty Comprehensive 3Com Care service support options OfficeConnect Switch 140M 3C16731 The OfficeConnect Switch 140M increases performa
25. tions OfficeConnectHub 8 TPO 3C16700 An entry level hub that provides eight twisted pair connections this model offers a cost effective solution for small businesses wanting a simple yet powerful network By using the MDI MDxX switch on the eighth port the hub supports connection of up to four hubs and also allows intercon nection with OfficeConnect servers and routers m Operational in minutes m Fight RJ 45 1OBASE T connections m Diagnostic LEDs indicate packet receipt packet collision port status Compact design saves space Stacking clips allow convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to four OfficeConnect units Full compatibility with NetWare Windows 95 and other leading net work operating systems m MDI MDIX switch allows the con nection of a workstation or another Ethernet hub to the eighth twisted pair port supporting the connection of up to four hubs in series m Alert LED nonconfigurable indi cates excessive network use or a partitioned LOBASE T port m Certified for home or office use m Free installation assistance m Lifetime limited warranty Comprehensive 3Com Care service support options OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPC 3C16 01 Ideal for growing businesses that may need to expand their networks this hub is configured with eight shielded twisted pair ports and includes enhanced diagnostic capabilities In addition one BNC coaxial port sup ports connections to other networkin
26. tworks requiring more exten sive management as well as future expandability this hub offers power ful SNMP management functions including full RMON support via an embedded SNMP SmartA gent intelli gent agent Shipped with 3Com Transcend Quick Configuration Manager software for simplified installation Concise installation procedure Powerful SNMP based management functions including full RMON support nine groups m Telnet support m Full integration with 3Com Transcend management applications Eight RJ 45 1OBASE T connections BNC 1OBASE2 coaxial port for attaching other units up to 30 hubs can be daisy chained on a single segment Diagnostic LEDs to indicate packet collision and port status Eight network utilization LEDs for at a glance monitoring of network load CoolCurve self ventilating design eliminates the need for cooling fans ensuring silent operation and increas ing reliability by eliminating a poten tial point of failure Compact design saves space m Stacking clips for convenient expandability and secure stacking of up to four OfficeConnect units Full compatibility with NetWare Windows 95 and other leading net work operating systems MDI MDIX switch allows the con nection of a workstation or another Ethernet hub to the eighth twisted pair port supporting the connection of up to four hubs in series m Advanced security features includ ing Disconnect Unknown Device DUD which allow
27. yellow partitioned Indicates thatthe Flashes each time 10BASE T portand power supply to a packet is 100BASE TX port the unitis present received on a port Netw ork Port Status LEDs green yellow Utilization LEDs Indicate the status of each port If green OfficeConnect Collision LED the link between the port and the next Hub 8 TPC yellow piece of network equipment is functional 8 TPM TP800 Flashes each time If nothing is connected the LED will be and TP1200 only a collision is off If yellow the port has partitioned due green yellow detected on the to a fault on that segment The coaxial orange network Collisions port LED OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPC only Indicate how much are part of normal netw ork operation r Port Status _ OoOnOnnonoOOoOOo A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 COAX green link OK off link fall yellow partition can only be yellow or off It will be yellow if the port has partitioned your network is being used r Network Utilization _ oooooOoOOL 1 2 3 6 12 25 50 80 Hubs As this front view of the OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPC illustrates each OfficeConnect unit offers a variety of LED indicators including an Alert LED to allow quick moni toring of hub and network activity The Alert LED ensures immediate notification of problems such as excessive network use without requiring special technical knowledge on the part of users OfficeConnect Hub 8 TPM 3C16710 For ne
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