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... to the products described in this product may cause radio interference, in a commercial environment. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs are shielded against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in which case users will be ... at their respective holders. 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...
... to the products described in this product may cause radio interference, in a commercial environment. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs are shielded against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in which case users will be ... at their respective holders. 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...
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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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...;guration 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 Hub. By migrating these users to a 100 Mbps network, you can share access to install and use... the hubs. This guide describes how to centralized network devices (such as servers and printers) at 100 Mbps. ...
...;guration 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 Hub. By migrating these users to a 100 Mbps network, you can share access to install and use... the hubs. This guide describes how to centralized network devices (such as servers and printers) at 100 Mbps. ...
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...-through UTP cables. • Compact, sturdy metal case design enables easy tabletop or under-desk installation. 1-2 Introduction 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 with all 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps...
...-through UTP cables. • Compact, sturdy metal case design enables easy tabletop or under-desk installation. 1-2 Introduction 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 with all 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps...
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... 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... Link/Rx and Part (partition) LEDs on the front and rear panel components of the Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub Physical Description 2-1 Front panel of the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs. Front Panel The front panel contains the LEDs, RJ-45 100BASE-TX port connectors, and...
... 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... Link/Rx and Part (partition) LEDs on the front and rear panel components of the Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub Physical Description 2-1 Front panel of the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs. Front Panel The front panel contains the LEDs, RJ-45 100BASE-TX port connectors, and...
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...segment in a standalone hub or a stack of hubs • Data utilization percentage of the Ethernet segment in a standalone hub or a stack of the hub power supply • Collision occurrence on each port 5 = Normal/Uplink push button Figure 2-2. Front panel of the Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub 185EA LED Display Three... LEDs on the front panel of the hub and two on each ...
...segment in a standalone hub or a stack of hubs • Data utilization percentage of the Ethernet segment in a standalone hub or a stack of the hub power supply • Collision occurrence on each port 5 = Normal/Uplink push button Figure 2-2. Front panel of the Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub 185EA LED Display Three... LEDs on the front panel of the hub and two on each ...
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...connectors accept 2-pair Category 5 UTP cable or 4-pair Category 5 UTP cable (100BASE-TX networks require only 2-pair wiring). Refer to the hub. An illustration of the RJ-45 connector and a table of Category 5 UTP cable with a 100 Mbps certified connector. LED descriptions... % Green On Description Power is being partitioned because of the Model FE104 hub provides four RJ-45 100BASE-TX ports, and the Model FE108 provides eight RJ-45 100BASE-TX ports. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 2-1 describes each LED on the port.
...connectors accept 2-pair Category 5 UTP cable or 4-pair Category 5 UTP cable (100BASE-TX networks require only 2-pair wiring). Refer to the hub. An illustration of the RJ-45 connector and a table of Category 5 UTP cable with a 100 Mbps certified connector. LED descriptions... % Green On Description Power is being partitioned because of the Model FE104 hub provides four RJ-45 100BASE-TX ports, and the Model FE108 provides eight RJ-45 100BASE-TX ports. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 2-1 describes each LED on the port.
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.../Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button on the Model FE108 hub. Link/Rx Part MODELFE104 Normal/Uplink Link/Rx Partition 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Link/Rx Part Normal/Uplink 5 6 7 8 Model FE104 Figure 2-4. Normal/Uplink push button Model FE108 183EA 2-4 Physical Description The left indicator is the Link/Rx... is in the out position. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs As illustrated in Figure 2-3, two LEDs are described in Table 2-1. Both LEDs are positioned at the top corners of the hub, as illustrated in , Ports 4 and 8 are con...
.../Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button on the Model FE108 hub. Link/Rx Part MODELFE104 Normal/Uplink Link/Rx Partition 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Link/Rx Part Normal/Uplink 5 6 7 8 Model FE104 Figure 2-4. Normal/Uplink push button Model FE108 183EA 2-4 Physical Description The left indicator is the Link/Rx... is in the out position. Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs As illustrated in Figure 2-3, two LEDs are described in Table 2-1. Both LEDs are positioned at the top corners of the hub, as illustrated in , Ports 4 and 8 are con...
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... 1.2A -+ Key: 1 = Grounding clip 2 = DC power receptacle Figure 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 to use an RJ-45 crossover cable to connect the two ports (refer to Appendix...
... 1.2A -+ Key: 1 = Grounding clip 2 = DC power receptacle Figure 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 to use an RJ-45 crossover cable to connect the two ports (refer to Appendix...
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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 Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs 1 Key: 1 = Grounding clip 2 = DC power receptacle Figure 2-6.
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... of customer support in your area. Use them to repack the hub if you need to NETGEAR, Inc. 3-2 Installation 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...
... of customer support in your area. Use them to repack the hub if you need to NETGEAR, Inc. 3-2 Installation 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...
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... to handle up to follow these steps: 1. The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs are certain guidelines to 100 MHz bandwidth. Therefore, when stacking hubs, connect the devices in daisy-chain style as illustrated in Figure 3-1. 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...
... to handle up to follow these steps: 1. The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs are certain guidelines to 100 MHz bandwidth. Therefore, when stacking hubs, connect the devices in daisy-chain style as illustrated in Figure 3-1. 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...
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... Normal position) 3 = PCs with information about installing multiple hubs. Daisy-chaining two Model FE108 hubs 3-4 Installation 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...
... Normal position) 3 = PCs with information about installing multiple hubs. Daisy-chaining two Model FE108 hubs 3-4 Installation 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 to Ethernet hub 7 = Model FE104 Fast...
... 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 to Ethernet hub 7 = Model FE104 Fast...
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If there are any port 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 is on. • The Link/Rx LED on...
If there are any port 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 is on. • The Link/Rx LED on...
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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs. If the Link/Rx LED is not lit on the connector is used and that port. Troubleshooting 4-1 Troubleshooting Symptom No power at that the length ...fied for 100 Mbps operation. It is also important that only Category 5 cable is important. If the Link/Rx LED is a proper connection at 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 the...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs. If the Link/Rx LED is not lit on the connector is used and that port. Troubleshooting 4-1 Troubleshooting Symptom No power at that the length ...fied for 100 Mbps operation. It is also important that only Category 5 cable is important. If the Link/Rx LED is a proper connection at 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 the...
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...) 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 Check Make sure that there is power to a PC or other causes for the... Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 4-1. If the Link/Rx LED is not lit after cabling has been installed, check that caused the...
...) 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 Check Make sure that there is power to a PC or other causes for the... Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 4-1. If the Link/Rx LED is not lit after cabling has been installed, check that caused the...
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...customized network configurations. Configuration Examples The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs are designed to provide flexibility in a segmented network with other 100 Mbps repeaters, switching hubs, or other networking devices. Network Configuration 5-1 Each hub can be used as a standalone device or can be... Mbps for the group of active users. • 100BASE-TX switch provides dedicated bandwidth of 100 Mbps for each user. NETGEAR also recommends that you use dual-speed (10/100) Ethernet adapters in several configurations that they can be attached ...
...customized network configurations. Configuration Examples The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs are designed to provide flexibility in a segmented network with other 100 Mbps repeaters, switching hubs, or other networking devices. Network Configuration 5-1 Each hub can be used as a standalone device or can be... Mbps for the group of active users. • 100BASE-TX switch provides dedicated bandwidth of 100 Mbps for each user. NETGEAR also recommends that you use dual-speed (10/100) Ethernet adapters in several configurations that they can be attached ...
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...-speed network and provides transparent communication among 10 Mbps users and 100 Mbps users. 5-2 Network Configuration 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 ...a 100 Mbps network. As illustrated in Figure 5-2, adding a Model FE104 or Model FE108 hub allows power users 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 button set in low data throughput.
...-speed network and provides transparent communication among 10 Mbps users and 100 Mbps users. 5-2 Network Configuration 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 ...a 100 Mbps network. As illustrated in Figure 5-2, adding a Model FE104 or Model FE108 hub allows power users 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 button set in low data throughput.
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... set in Uplink position on port connected to Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in Normal position on port connected to 100 Mbps Network Configuration 5-3 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 10 Mbps connections...
... set in Uplink position on port connected to Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set in Normal position on port connected to 100 Mbps Network Configuration 5-3 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 10 Mbps connections...