3
Introduction 5
Creating your Network 6
What Else Do I Need? 6
Workstation Connections 6
Transceiver Connections 6
Hub Connections 7
10BASE-2 7
10BASE-T 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 4C—Front 10
Ethernet Hub 4 and 4C—Rear 11
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 10BASE-2 13
Checking Connections 13
Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T 14
Checking Connections 14
Spot Checks 14
Problem Solving for the Hub 4 and 4C 15
The OfficeConnect Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C 17
Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C—Front 17
Ethernet Hub 8 and 8C—Rear 18
Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub 19
Connecting OfficeConnect Ethernet Hubs Together 19
Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 20
Checking Connections 20
Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-T 21
Checking Connections 21
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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