106 CHAPTER A: TELEPHONE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCEConnecting theTelephoneAlthough the connector layout varies between telephones, all VCXtelephones and attendant consoles use these symbols to identify theconnectors:Figure 4 shows underside of the VCX 3102 Business Telephone as anexample of possible connection points. Connection details for each typeof VCX device are listed on the packing sheet that is shipped with thedevice.Power connection for an AC power adapter.Network connection. Connects the device to the network. A poweredEthernet cable that conforms to the Power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af)standard is acceptable for:■ 3Com 3101 Basic Telephones■ 3Com 3102 Business Telephones■ 3Com 3103 Manager’s Telephones■ 3Com 3105 Attendant Consoles■ Older 3Com telephones that include “PE” in the part number.Switch port for connecting a computer or other network device, such asan VCX Attendant Console, to the network.Handset connector.Headset connector. Model 3102 and Model 3103 only.
