3Com 16 Plus User Manual

Also see for 16 Plus: Datasheet

10Connecting 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX NetworksThe 10/100 ports can each be connected to either a10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network. If you have both typesof network, you can join them together using the Switchallowing all your workstations to communicate.Alternatively, if you use 10BASE-T and want to improvenetwork performance by introducing 100BASE-TXtechnology, the Switch protects your existing workstationsbecause it maintains 10BASE-T connections to them.Before You startYour OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch plus comes with: One power adapter for use with the Switch. Four rubber feet. A stacking clip.Unit ConnectionsTo connect OfficeConnect units (such as hubs and otherswitches) to your Switch, you need: One suitable TP cable for each unit.Worksation ConnectionsTo connect workstations or other equipment (such asservers) directly to your Switch, you need:1 One 10BASE-T,100BASE-TX or10/100BASE-TX adaptercard for each workstation.3Com produce a range ofeasy to install networkadapters, which provideyour workstation with a10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX connection.2 An operating system (for example, NetWare or Windows95/98) with network support configured, running onyour workstations.3 One suitable twisted pair cable for each workstation.Twisted Pair (TP) CablesCables can be shielded (screened) or unshielded; werecommend that you use shielded cable. Cables used for100BASE-TX connections must be data grade (Category 5).The maximum length you can use is 100m (328ft).132