Castelle Office Connect Switch User Manual


 
OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPC 3C16701
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 networking
devices and allows up to 30 hubs to be
daisy-chained on a single segment.
Operational in minutes
Eight RJ-45 10BASE-T connections
BNC 10BASE2 coaxial port for
attaching other units (up to 30 hubs
can be daisy-chained on a single
segment)
Diagnostic LEDs to indicate packet
receipt, packet collision, and port status
Eight network utilization LEDs for at-
a-glance monitoring of network load
Alert LED (nonconfigurable) indi-
cates excessive network use or a
partitioned 10BASE-T port
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
Full compatibility with NetWare,
Windows 95, and other leading net-
work operating systems
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
Comprehensive 3Com Care
service/support options
Hubs
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Small Business Network Bundles
3Com has created three special Small
Business Network bundles, combining
OfficeConnect hubs and EtherLink
®
III network interface cards (NICs):
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-BDL-TPC
OfficeConnect Hub 8/TPC with five EtherLink III PCI
TPO NICs 3C900-BDL-TPC
OfficeConnect Networking 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 III NICs,
complete 10BASE-T cabling, and one
manual.
Hub supports up to eight network
devices for easy network expansion
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
Quick installation with easy-to-follow
user guide and step-by-step network
set-up guide
Lifetime limited warranty
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)
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