3Com 3C16732 User Manual

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1Welcome to the world of networking with 3Com® .In the modern business environment, communicationand sharing information is crucial. Computernetworks have proved to be one of the fastest modesof communication but until recently only largebusinesses could afford the networking advantage.The OfficeConnect® product range from 3Com haschanged this, bringing networks to the small office.As the power of workstations and businessapplications increases, heavier demands are made onthe available network bandwidth that, if unchecked,can lead to performance problems in a hub-basedsetup. Installing the OfficeConnect Switch 280 allowsyour network to be segmented so that traffic can becontained effectively, reducing the overall loadwithout affecting access to critical resources.The switch is ideal for use with other OfficeConnectproducts. It is compact and attractively designed fordesktop use. It is part of the OfficeConnect rangewhich neatly stacks together with clips, providing arange of facilities. For information on these products,see the “OfficeConnect Product Range” sheet thataccompanies this product.When referring to the OfficeConnect Switch 280, thisguide uses the term ‘switch’.Small Network with OfficeConnect Switch (Circle Shows Units Clipped Together)The switch has eight 10BASE-T ports and two10/100BASE-TX ports. This allows you to set up anetwork with both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX hubsand workstations.This guide helps you get the most out of your switch.I NTRODUCTIONO FFICEC ONNECT® S WITCH 2803C16732U SER G UIDEPart No.DUA1673-2AAA02PublishedJanuary 1998O FFICEC ONNECT® S WITCH 2803C16732U SER G UIDE