118 APPENDIX A: TELEPHONE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
Connecting the
Telephone
Although the connector layout varies between telephones, all VCX
telephones and attendant consoles use these symbols to identify the
connectors:
Figure 6
shows underside of the VCX 3102 Business Telephone as an
example of possible connection points. Connection details for each type
of VCX device are listed on the packing sheet that is shipped with the
device.
Power connection for an AC power adapter.
Network connection. Connects the device to the network. A powered
Ethernet 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 as
an VCX Attendant Console, to the network.
Handset connector.
Headset connector. Model 3102 and Model 3103 only.