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Innovative CoolCurvedesign.
Creates a self-ventilating network stack
that eliminates the need for cooling fans
and provides silent and reliable
operation on the desktop.
MDI/MDIX switch. All
OfficeConnect hubs and switches
feature an MDI/MDIX switch that
allows connection to a workstation or
other network device using off-the-shelf
straight-through cables.
Class B-certified. All OfficeConnect
hubs and switches are Class B-certified
for residential use.
Technology Explained
Ethernet
Since its inception, Ethernet has
become the most popular topology in
local area networks. Based on the IEEE
802.3 standard, Ethernet has evolved
over the years and now supports a range
of media and significant enhancements
that the original standard never did.
The 10 Mbps available bandwidth can
be either shared across a number of
users using hubs or dedicated to work-
stations using switched technology.
Fast Ethernet
Fast Ethernet was designed to deliver
higher levels of performance to band-
width-intensive resources, such as
servers and high-performance users.
Fast Ethernet is based on the Ethernet
standard yet runs at 10 times the speed
(100 Mbps). It is now one of the most
popular high-speed technologies
because of its cost effectiveness,
stability, and compatibility with existing
Ethernet LAN environments. Fast
Ethernet runs over high grade cables,
such as Category 5 copper cable.
10/100 Mbps Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
This combines both conventional
10BASE-T and high-speed 100BASE-
TX support in one device. You can
support Ethernet and Fast Ethernet
traffic, delivering higher bandwidth to
some users while maintaining the status
quo for those who are efficiently served
by 10 Mbps Ethernet. Plus with 10/100
Mbps auto-sensing functionality, there
is no need to configure individual ports.
The unit automatically senses the speed
of the connected end device (either 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps) and channels the
data through at the appropriate speed.
It is one of the most economical and
flexible ways to add bandwidth
immediately to congestion areas, while
maintaining the option for migrations
to higher bandwidth in the future.
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
network 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.
Transcend Management (For OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPM
and OfficeConnect Switch 140M only)
For effective network control,
Transcend Quick Configuration
Manager provides convenient,
easy-to-understand windowed
graphics and dialog boxes that
allow prompt analysis of network
conditions and rapid changes to
configuration information.
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3Com leverages enterprise network
expertise for the design of the
OfficeConnect family of hubs and
switches. These reliable hubs provide
the central connection that enable
small businesses/offices to share
resources and save money. Compact
and easy to install, they come with a
range of features and functionalities to
meet the needs of any organization.
Full compatibility. OfficeConnect
units support Novell NetWare,
Microsoft Windows 95, Windows NT,
and other leading network operating
systems, giving you the widest range
of applications options and backward
compatibility with existing office
software.
Exclusive diagnostic LEDs. Full
suite of diagnostic LEDs, including
Alert LED, port status, and network
utilization LEDs.
Complete network control.
Transcend
®
Quick Configuration
Manager enables you to use the familiar
Windows interface to configure devices
and monitor the network.
Web-based management.
(Switch 140M) Brings network
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.
OfficeConnect Hubs and Switches for Easy Networking
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