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... of radio interference in a commercial environment. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. ©... 2000 by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22). All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs are designed to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
... of radio interference in a commercial environment. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das NETGEAR Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. ©... 2000 by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22). All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs are designed to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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... Part (partition) LEDs on the RJ-45 ports 2-4 Normal/Uplink push button 2-4 Rear panel of the Model FE104 hub 2-5 Rear panel of the Model FE108 hub 2-6 Daisy-chaining two Model FE108 hubs 3-4 Connecting multiple hubs 3-5 Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs as standalone hubs 5-2 Using the Model FE104 hub to migrate your network to 100 Mbps .........5-3 Multiport switch with Fast Ethernet backbone 5-4 RJ-45 connector B-1 Straight...
... Part (partition) LEDs on the RJ-45 ports 2-4 Normal/Uplink push button 2-4 Rear panel of the Model FE104 hub 2-5 Rear panel of the Model FE108 hub 2-6 Daisy-chaining two Model FE108 hubs 3-4 Connecting multiple hubs 3-5 Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs as standalone hubs 5-2 Using the Model FE104 hub to migrate your network to 100 Mbps .........5-3 Multiport switch with Fast Ethernet backbone 5-4 RJ-45 connector B-1 Straight...
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...10BASE-T network. This guide describes how to support power workgroups operating at 100 Mbps. By installing the Model FE104 or Model FE108 hub in your purchase of basic Ethernet • Familiarity with the differences between the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T specifications... network solution and are designed to install and use the hubs. It includes physical configuration guidelines for individuals who have the following background and experience: • Working knowledge of the NETGEAR™ Model FE104 4-port Fast Ethernet Hub or the NETGEAR Model FE108 8-port Fast Ethernet...
...10BASE-T network. This guide describes how to support power workgroups operating at 100 Mbps. By installing the Model FE104 or Model FE108 hub in your purchase of basic Ethernet • Familiarity with the differences between the 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T specifications... network solution and are designed to install and use the hubs. It includes physical configuration guidelines for individuals who have the following background and experience: • Working knowledge of the NETGEAR™ Model FE104 4-port Fast Ethernet Hub or the NETGEAR Model FE108 8-port Fast Ethernet...
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... enables easy tabletop or under-desk installation. 1-2 Introduction In the uplink mode, two hubs can be daisy-chained using simple Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wiring. - Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Features The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs have the following key features: • IEEE 802.3u standard compliance allows interoperation...
... enables easy tabletop or under-desk installation. 1-2 Introduction In the uplink mode, two hubs can be daisy-chained using simple Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wiring. - Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Features The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs have the following key features: • IEEE 802.3u standard compliance allows interoperation...
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...of each port 5 = Normal/Uplink push button 186EA Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the Model FE104 hub, and Figure 2-2 shows the front panel of the Model FE108 hub. 1 2 3 4 5 Pwr Col 100BASE-TX FAST ETHERNET HUB FE104 100 Mbps F AST 1 10 20 >30 Utilization % Link/Rx Part Normal/Uplink 1 2 3 4 Key...Rx and Part (partition) LEDs on the front and rear panel components of the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs. Use the key at the bottom of the Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub Physical Description 2-1 Front Panel The front panel contains the LEDs, RJ-45 100BASE-...
...of each port 5 = Normal/Uplink push button 186EA Figure 2-1. Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of the Model FE104 hub, and Figure 2-2 shows the front panel of the Model FE108 hub. 1 2 3 4 5 Pwr Col 100BASE-TX FAST ETHERNET HUB FE104 100 Mbps F AST 1 10 20 >30 Utilization % Link/Rx Part Normal/Uplink 1 2 3 4 Key...Rx and Part (partition) LEDs on the front and rear panel components of the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs. Use the key at the bottom of the Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub Physical Description 2-1 Front Panel The front panel contains the LEDs, RJ-45 100BASE-...
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... each port connector allow you to identify the following information: • Status of hubs • Link and receive activity for all ports in the hub • Partition status for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 1 2 3 4 5 Pwr Col 100BASE-TX FAST ETHERNET HUB FE108 100 Mbps F AST 1 10 20 >30 Utilization % 1 2 3 4 Link/Rx Part Normal...
... each port connector allow you to identify the following information: • Status of hubs • Link and receive activity for all ports in the hub • Partition status for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 1 2 3 4 5 Pwr Col 100BASE-TX FAST ETHERNET HUB FE108 100 Mbps F AST 1 10 20 >30 Utilization % 1 2 3 4 Link/Rx Part Normal...
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...5 UTP cable (100BASE-TX networks require only 2-pair wiring). Four LEDs indicate whether the percentage of hubs is good. Table 2-1. There is being partitioned because of the hub. Table B-1 provides the pinout information. The port is incoming data on the front panel of excessive... 8-pin connector. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 2-1 describes each LED on the port. Caution: 100 Mbps operation requires the use of the Model FE104 hub provides four RJ-45 100BASE-TX ports, and the Model FE108 provides eight RJ-45 100BASE-TX ports...
...5 UTP cable (100BASE-TX networks require only 2-pair wiring). Four LEDs indicate whether the percentage of hubs is good. Table 2-1. There is being partitioned because of the hub. Table B-1 provides the pinout information. The port is incoming data on the front panel of excessive... 8-pin connector. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 2-1 describes each LED on the port. Caution: 100 Mbps operation requires the use of the Model FE104 hub provides four RJ-45 100BASE-TX ports, and the Model FE108 provides eight RJ-45 100BASE-TX ports...
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... and the right indicator is pressed in, Ports 4 and 8 are configured for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs As illustrated in Figure 2-3, two LEDs are positioned at the top corners of the hub, as illustrated in Figure 2-4, allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring ...for normal wiring when the push button is in Table 2-1. Both LEDs are configured for Port 4 on the Model FE104 hub and Port 8 on the front panel of each RJ-45 connector. When the push button is the Part (partition) LED. Installation Guide for uplink...
... and the right indicator is pressed in, Ports 4 and 8 are configured for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs As illustrated in Figure 2-3, two LEDs are positioned at the top corners of the hub, as illustrated in Figure 2-4, allows you to select uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring ...for normal wiring when the push button is in Table 2-1. Both LEDs are configured for Port 4 on the Model FE104 hub and Port 8 on the front panel of each RJ-45 connector. When the push button is the Part (partition) LED. Installation Guide for uplink...
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...clip and a DC power receptacle that is provided for uplink wiring if the port is to be configured for information on the hubs cannot be connected to an uplink-wired device, such as a 100 Mbps switch or another normal port, you must use a crossover ... panel of these ports to connect to another hub. If you are using one of the Model FE104 hub 196EA Physical Description 2-5 The remaining (normal) ports on the crossover and straight-through cables). Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need ...
...clip and a DC power receptacle that is provided for uplink wiring if the port is to be configured for information on the hubs cannot be connected to an uplink-wired device, such as a 100 Mbps switch or another normal port, you must use a crossover ... panel of these ports to connect to another hub. If you are using one of the Model FE104 hub 196EA Physical Description 2-5 The remaining (normal) ports on the crossover and straight-through cables). Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need ...
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Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 1 Key: 1 = Grounding clip 2 = DC power receptacle Figure 2-6. Rear panel of the Model FE108 hub 2 12 Vdc 1.2A -+ 182EA 2-6 Physical Description
Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 1 Key: 1 = Grounding clip 2 = DC power receptacle Figure 2-6. Rear panel of the Model FE108 hub 2 12 Vdc 1.2A -+ 182EA 2-6 Physical Description
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...customer support in your area. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Checking Package Contents This package should contain the following items: • Model FE104 or Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub • Rubber pads for tabletop installation • DC... power adapter • Warranty and Owner Registration Card • This manual Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. Refer to NETGEAR...
...customer support in your area. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Checking Package Contents This package should contain the following items: • Model FE104 or Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub • Rubber pads for tabletop installation • DC... power adapter • Warranty and Owner Registration Card • This manual Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged parts. Refer to NETGEAR...
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... devices to the ports on page C-2 of Appendix C, "Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines," to specifications. Installation 3-3 Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-TX Hub This section provides information and instructions for wiring rules and guidelines. 5. The EIA/TIA 568-A standard recommends the installation of the...
... devices to the ports on page C-2 of Appendix C, "Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines," to specifications. Installation 3-3 Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-TX Hub This section provides information and instructions for wiring rules and guidelines. 5. The EIA/TIA 568-A standard recommends the installation of the...
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... be simply daisy-chained together. Daisy-chaining two Model FE108 hubs 3-4 Installation As illustrated in Normal position) 3 = PCs with information about installing multiple hubs. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Installing Multiple Hubs This section provides you have installed your hubs using one of the methods shown, connect the power adapter to the...
... be simply daisy-chained together. Daisy-chaining two Model FE108 hubs 3-4 Installation As illustrated in Normal position) 3 = PCs with information about installing multiple hubs. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Installing Multiple Hubs This section provides you have installed your hubs using one of the methods shown, connect the power adapter to the...
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... the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 1 23 4 Model FS104 switch Model FE104 hub Model FE108 hub 5 Model EN108 hub 5 6 7 8 9 199EA Key: 1 = 100 Mbps connection 2 = Server 3 = FS104 10/100 Mbps switch (Normal/Uplink push button set in Normal position) 4 = 10 Mbps connection 5 = PCs with 100 Mbps connection to Fast Ethernet hub 6 = PCs with 10 Mbps connection to Ethernet hub 7 = Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal...
... the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 1 23 4 Model FS104 switch Model FE104 hub Model FE108 hub 5 Model EN108 hub 5 6 7 8 9 199EA Key: 1 = 100 Mbps connection 2 = Server 3 = FS104 10/100 Mbps switch (Normal/Uplink push button set in Normal position) 4 = 10 Mbps connection 5 = PCs with 100 Mbps connection to Fast Ethernet hub 6 = PCs with 10 Mbps connection to Ethernet hub 7 = Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal...
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... by that port. • The Utilization % LED on the front panel is on the hub. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Verifying Your Installation When installation is complete and power has been applied to the hub, the following conditions should exist: • The Pwr (power) LED on the front panel...
... by that port. • The Utilization % LED on the front panel is on the hub. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Verifying Your Installation When installation is complete and power has been applied to the hub, the following conditions should exist: • The Pwr (power) LED on the front panel...
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.../Rx LED is not lit on an active port, check the attached device and make sure the ends are properly plugged into the hub and the wall outlet. Note: Under normal operation, the Link/Rx LED will blink when data is intermittent, check the port termination at... make sure it is certified for 100 Mbps operation. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs. Troubleshooting Symptom No power at both the hub and device ends. Table 4-1. If the Link/Rx LED is received on the RJ-45 connectors. Check that end....
.../Rx LED is not lit on an active port, check the attached device and make sure the ends are properly plugged into the hub and the wall outlet. Note: Under normal operation, the Link/Rx LED will blink when data is intermittent, check the port termination at... make sure it is certified for 100 Mbps operation. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs. Troubleshooting Symptom No power at both the hub and device ends. Table 4-1. If the Link/Rx LED is received on the RJ-45 connectors. Check that end....
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... retry transmission at the network adapter card in the PC is installed, and check for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 4-1. Excessive collisions can result when multiple hubs are connected and when many computers are normal on Ethernet networks and occur when two or more...Symptom Port connection not functioning Activity Link/Rx LED off or intermittent Problems with Port 4 Link/Rx LED off on the Model FE104 hub or with Port 8 on the Model FE108 hub Col (collision) LED blinking Col LED on . Be sure that the network adapter card installed in the PC. Verify...
... retry transmission at the network adapter card in the PC is installed, and check for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 4-1. Excessive collisions can result when multiple hubs are connected and when many computers are normal on Ethernet networks and occur when two or more...Symptom Port connection not functioning Activity Link/Rx LED off or intermittent Problems with Port 4 Link/Rx LED off on the Model FE104 hub or with Port 8 on the Model FE108 hub Col (collision) LED blinking Col LED on . Be sure that the network adapter card installed in the PC. Verify...
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... other networking devices. Configuration Examples The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs are designed to create customized network configurations. Chapter 5 Network Configuration This chapter provides an overview of the levels of service that are provided by incorporating NETGEAR Ethernet hubs and switches into your network connections. Combining 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, and...
... other networking devices. Configuration Examples The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs are designed to create customized network configurations. Chapter 5 Network Configuration This chapter provides an overview of the levels of service that are provided by incorporating NETGEAR Ethernet hubs and switches into your network connections. Combining 10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, and...
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.... By adding a NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch that has one 10 Mbps port and one server on a 10 Mbps link, congestion and collisions may occur more common problems affecting network performance is access to the hub. 12 3 Model FE104 hub 4 12 3 4 Model FE108 hub Key: 1 = PCs 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub or Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push...
.... By adding a NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch that has one 10 Mbps port and one server on a 10 Mbps link, congestion and collisions may occur more common problems affecting network performance is access to the hub. 12 3 Model FE104 hub 4 12 3 4 Model FE108 hub Key: 1 = PCs 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub or Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push...
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... with 10 Mbps connections Figure 5-2. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 7 12 3 Model FE104 hub 4 56 Model SW502 switch 1 2 Model EN516 hub Model EN516 hub Model EN516 hub 8 8 7 7 217EA Key: 1 = PCs with 100 Mbps connections 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in Normal position) 4 = Server 5 = Model SW502 switch (Normal/Uplink push button set in Uplink...
... with 10 Mbps connections Figure 5-2. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 7 12 3 Model FE104 hub 4 56 Model SW502 switch 1 2 Model EN516 hub Model EN516 hub Model EN516 hub 8 8 7 7 217EA Key: 1 = PCs with 100 Mbps connections 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in Normal position) 4 = Server 5 = Model SW502 switch (Normal/Uplink push button set in Uplink...