A Technical Support
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Support from Your Network Supplier
If you require additional assistance, consult your network supplier. Many suppliers are
authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services,
including network planning, installation, hardware maintenance, application training, and
support services.
When you consult your network supplier, have the following information ready:
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Product model name, part number, and serial number
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A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels
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Diagnostic error messages
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Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
If you are unable to consult your network supplier, see the following section on how to
contact 3Com.
Support from 3Com
If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from
your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. To find out
more about your support options, go to the Web site associated with your region of the
world shown below.
When you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information ready:
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Product model name, part number, and serial number
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A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels
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Diagnostic error messages
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Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
Returning Products for Repair
Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain an
authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be
returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. To obtain an authorization
number, go to the Web site listed above for your region.
Region
URL for Regional Web Site
Asia and the Pacific Rim
ap.3com.com/contacts/support-contacts.html
Africa, Europe, and the
Middle East
emea.3com.com/support/supportnumbers.html
Latin America
lat.3com.com/lat/support/index.html
(Also, you can telephone 800.998.2112.)
North America
3com.com
(Also, you can telephone 1.800.527.8677.)
