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...-TX Ports 2-3 Normal/Uplink Push Button 2-4 Rear Panel ...2-5 Chapter 3 Installation Preparing the Site ...3-1 Checking Package Contents 3-2 Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-TX Hub 3-3 Installing the Hub on a Flat Surface 3-3 Installing Multiple Hubs 3-4 Verifying Your Installation 3-6 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Hub and the Network 4-1 Chapter 5 Network Configuration Configuration Examples 5-1 100BASE-TX Shared Repeater 5-2 Migrating...
...-TX Ports 2-3 Normal/Uplink Push Button 2-4 Rear Panel ...2-5 Chapter 3 Installation Preparing the Site ...3-1 Checking Package Contents 3-2 Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-TX Hub 3-3 Installing the Hub on a Flat Surface 3-3 Installing Multiple Hubs 3-4 Verifying Your Installation 3-6 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Hub and the Network 4-1 Chapter 5 Network Configuration Configuration Examples 5-1 100BASE-TX Shared Repeater 5-2 Migrating...
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... 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-through twisted...
... 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-through twisted...
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...; Configure Ports 4 and 8 for uplink wiring if the port is provided for connection to a normal-wired device, such as a 100 Mbps switch or another normal port, you must use a crossover cable for daisy-chaining or cascading. Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-6, the rear... panel of the Model FE104 hub 196EA Physical Description 2-5 Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need to use an RJ-45 crossover cable to connect ...
...; Configure Ports 4 and 8 for uplink wiring if the port is provided for connection to a normal-wired device, such as a 100 Mbps switch or another normal port, you must use a crossover cable for daisy-chaining or cascading. Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-6, the rear... panel of the Model FE104 hub 196EA Physical Description 2-5 Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs The Normal/Uplink push button eliminates the need to use an RJ-45 crossover cable to connect ...
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... the Model FS104 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch. After you with 100 Mbps connection Figure 3-1. In Figure 3-2, multiple hubs are connected to "Verifying Your Installation." 1 2 Model FE108 hub Model FE108 hub 3 359EA Key: 1 = Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in Uplink position) 2 = Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in Figure 3-1, two...
... the Model FS104 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch. After you with 100 Mbps connection Figure 3-1. In Figure 3-2, multiple hubs are connected to "Verifying Your Installation." 1 2 Model FE108 hub Model FE108 hub 3 359EA Key: 1 = Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in Uplink position) 2 = Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in Figure 3-1, two...
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... for 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...
... for 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...
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...hub Port connection not functioning Activity Check Pwr (power) LED off Link/Rx LED off or intermittent Check the power cord connections and make sure it is switched... on and that there is certified for 100 Mbps operation. If the Link/Rx LED is intermittent, check the port termination at that it is a proper connection at both the hub...sure the ends are properly plugged into the hub and the wall outlet. Check that port....cable from the hub to Table 4-1. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting 4-1 Troubleshooting the Hub and the Network To troubleshoot the hub and the network...
...hub Port connection not functioning Activity Check Pwr (power) LED off Link/Rx LED off or intermittent Check the power cord connections and make sure it is switched... on and that there is certified for 100 Mbps operation. If the Link/Rx LED is intermittent, check the port termination at that it is a proper connection at both the hub...sure the ends are properly plugged into the hub and the wall outlet. Check that port....cable from the hub to Table 4-1. Table 4-1. Troubleshooting 4-1 Troubleshooting the Hub and the Network To troubleshoot the hub and the network...
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...Ethernet adapters in configuring your network. Configuration Examples The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs are provided by incorporating NETGEAR Ethernet hubs and switches into your network connections. These services can be combined to a printer or in a segmented ...network with other 100 Mbps repeaters, switching hubs, or other networking devices. Network Configuration 5-1 Chapter 5 Network Configuration...
...Ethernet adapters in configuring your network. Configuration Examples The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs are provided by incorporating NETGEAR Ethernet hubs and switches into your network connections. These services can be combined to a printer or in a segmented ...network with other 100 Mbps repeaters, switching hubs, or other networking devices. Network Configuration 5-1 Chapter 5 Network Configuration...
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By adding a NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch that has one 10 Mbps port and one server on both hubs) 4 = Server 188EA Figure 5-1. This configuration forms a mixed-speed network and provides transparent communication among 10 Mbps users and 100 Mbps ...the primary problem is congestion. As illustrated in Figure 5-1, the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs can access the server through the 100 Mbps port on the Model SW502 switch. Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs as standalone hubs Migrating to 100 Mbps Operation One of the more frequently, resulting in low data throughput...
By adding a NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch that has one 10 Mbps port and one server on both hubs) 4 = Server 188EA Figure 5-1. This configuration forms a mixed-speed network and provides transparent communication among 10 Mbps users and 100 Mbps ...the primary problem is congestion. As illustrated in Figure 5-1, the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs can access the server through the 100 Mbps port on the Model SW502 switch. Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs as standalone hubs Migrating to 100 Mbps Operation One of the more frequently, resulting in low data throughput...
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...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 position on port connected to Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in...
...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 position on port connected to Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in...
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... Fast Ethernet Backbone If the 10 Mbps shared repeater portion of the other segments. 12 3 4 56 Model FE108 hub Model SW507 switch Model EN516 hub Model EN516 hub Model EN516 hub 7 7 7 216EA Key: 1 = PCs with six 10 Mbps ports and one 100 Mbps port to the other ...one of the network experiences congestion, you can use the Model SW507 Ethernet Switch with 100 Mbps connection 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in Normal position) 4 = Server 5 = Model SW507 switch (Normal/Uplink push button set in Uplink position) 6 = 10 Mbps...
... Fast Ethernet Backbone If the 10 Mbps shared repeater portion of the other segments. 12 3 4 56 Model FE108 hub Model SW507 switch Model EN516 hub Model EN516 hub Model EN516 hub 7 7 7 216EA Key: 1 = PCs with six 10 Mbps ports and one 100 Mbps port to the other ...one of the network experiences congestion, you can use the Model SW507 Ethernet Switch with 100 Mbps connection 2 = 100 Mbps connection 3 = Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in Normal position) 4 = Server 5 = Model SW507 switch (Normal/Uplink push button set in Uplink position) 6 = 10 Mbps...
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In a Fast Ethernet network, it is common practice to connect stations, hubs, and switches through unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable and supports 100 Mbps data transmission. It is important that all 100BASE-T certified Category 5 cabling use Category 5 ... for the normal (MDI-X) RJ-45 connector and for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs. Figure B-1 illustrates the RJ-45 connector used for the uplink (MDI) port (Port 4 on the Model FE104 and Port 8 on hubs. RJ-45 connector RJ-45 Connector Information B-1 However, 100 Mbps operation is compromised when...
In a Fast Ethernet network, it is common practice to connect stations, hubs, and switches through unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable and supports 100 Mbps data transmission. It is important that all 100BASE-T certified Category 5 cabling use Category 5 ... for the normal (MDI-X) RJ-45 connector and for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs. Figure B-1 illustrates the RJ-45 connector used for the uplink (MDI) port (Port 4 on the Model FE104 and Port 8 on hubs. RJ-45 connector RJ-45 Connector Information B-1 However, 100 Mbps operation is compromised when...
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You can switch and route data from 10 Mbps to each tabletop device. Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines C-1 The 100BASE-TX technology uses the same frame format and ... the proven CSMA/CD Media Access Control (MAC) Protocol. The most popular cabling scheme in an Ethernet network today is star-wired topology, where the hub is conventional Ethernet but faster. Appendix C Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines This appendix discusses the Fast Ethernet technology and the cable specifications and...
You can switch and route data from 10 Mbps to each tabletop device. Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines C-1 The 100BASE-TX technology uses the same frame format and ... the proven CSMA/CD Media Access Control (MAC) Protocol. The most popular cabling scheme in an Ethernet network today is star-wired topology, where the hub is conventional Ethernet but faster. Appendix C Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines This appendix discusses the Fast Ethernet technology and the cable specifications and...
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...port 2 = Normal or MDI-X port Figure C-2. Refer to the instructions in Chapter 3, "Installation," for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the circuitry in ...3 Rx 6 1 Rx 2 2 3 Tx 6 7181 Key: 1 = Uplink or MDI port 2 = Normal or MDI-X port Figure C-1. Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. The crossover function is usually implemented internally as media-dependent interfaces with built...
...port 2 = Normal or MDI-X port Figure C-2. Refer to the instructions in Chapter 3, "Installation," for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Twisted Pair Cables For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the circuitry in ...3 Rx 6 1 Rx 2 2 3 Tx 6 7181 Key: 1 = Uplink or MDI port 2 = Normal or MDI-X port Figure C-1. Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. The crossover function is usually implemented internally as media-dependent interfaces with built...
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Index Numerics 100BASE-T hub installation 3-3 A access requirements 3-1 C cable Category 5 UTP 5-1, C-2, C-3, C-5 Category 5 UTP, troubleshooting 4-1 crossover 2-5, C-4 guidelines C-3 specifications (...100BASE-TX shared repeater 5-2 migrating to 100 Mbps 5-2 multiport switch 5-4 small organizations 5-2 crossover cable C-4 customer support iii E Ethernet cabling guidelines C-2 technology C-1 F features 1-2 front panel Model FE104 hub 2-1 Model FE108 hub 2-2 H humidity requirements 3-1 I installation 100BASE-TX hub 3-3 multiple hubs 3-4 on a flat surface 3-3 verifying 3-6 Index ...
Index Numerics 100BASE-T hub installation 3-3 A access requirements 3-1 C cable Category 5 UTP 5-1, C-2, C-3, C-5 Category 5 UTP, troubleshooting 4-1 crossover 2-5, C-4 guidelines C-3 specifications (...100BASE-TX shared repeater 5-2 migrating to 100 Mbps 5-2 multiport switch 5-4 small organizations 5-2 crossover cable C-4 customer support iii E Ethernet cabling guidelines C-2 technology C-1 F features 1-2 front panel Model FE104 hub 2-1 Model FE108 hub 2-2 H humidity requirements 3-1 I installation 100BASE-TX hub 3-3 multiple hubs 3-4 on a flat surface 3-3 verifying 3-6 Index ...