Castelle Office Connect - Manual (Page 4)

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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