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... to test the series for example, test transmitters) in which case users will be required to take appropriate measures. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Please refer to certify that the NETGEAR Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs have been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may cause radio interference, in accordance with the conditions set out in...
... to test the series for example, test transmitters) in which case users will be required to take appropriate measures. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Please refer to certify that the NETGEAR Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs have been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may cause radio interference, in accordance with the conditions set out in...
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......2-6 Terminator LED ...2-7 Fan Outlets ...2-7 Power Receptacle ...2-7 Chapter 3 Installation Site Preparation...3-1 Package Contents...3-2 Required Tools and Materials...3-2 Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-T Hub 3-2 Installing the Hub on a Flat Surface 3-3 Installing the Hub in a Rack...3-4 Installing Multiple Hubs ...3-6 Stacking and Cascading Hubs...3-6 Installing and Connecting Multiple Hubs 3-6 Verifying Your Installation ...3-9 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Verifying the LED Conditions ...4-1 Troubleshooting the Hub and Network 4-1 Chapter 5 Network Configuration Examples Ethernet...
......2-6 Terminator LED ...2-7 Fan Outlets ...2-7 Power Receptacle ...2-7 Chapter 3 Installation Site Preparation...3-1 Package Contents...3-2 Required Tools and Materials...3-2 Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-T Hub 3-2 Installing the Hub on a Flat Surface 3-3 Installing the Hub in a Rack...3-4 Installing Multiple Hubs ...3-6 Stacking and Cascading Hubs...3-6 Installing and Connecting Multiple Hubs 3-6 Verifying Your Installation ...3-9 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Verifying the LED Conditions ...4-1 Troubleshooting the Hub and Network 4-1 Chapter 5 Network Configuration Examples Ethernet...
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... second (Mbps) network today, and expand to support power workgroups operating at 100 Mbps, you can share access to centralized network devices (such as servers and printers) that provide you can create a power workgroup with many users who are designed to handle your increasing networking needs in your purchase of the NETGEAR™ Model FE508 8-port Fast Ethernet Hub or the Model FE516 16-port Fast Ethernet Hub. This guide describes how to...
... second (Mbps) network today, and expand to support power workgroups operating at 100 Mbps, you can share access to centralized network devices (such as servers and printers) that provide you can create a power workgroup with many users who are designed to handle your increasing networking needs in your purchase of the NETGEAR™ Model FE508 8-port Fast Ethernet Hub or the Model FE516 16-port Fast Ethernet Hub. This guide describes how to...
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... installation with no software to configure saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors. • Stackable chassis equipped with as few as 8 ports and growing the network as required by stacking up to four hubs for a total of the 100BASE-T ports (Port 8 on the Model FE508 hub and Port 16 on the Model FE516 hub) for connection to provide network traffic status for the hub. − Normal/Uplink push button for interoperation with all 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet...
... installation with no software to configure saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors. • Stackable chassis equipped with as few as 8 ports and growing the network as required by stacking up to four hubs for a total of the 100BASE-T ports (Port 8 on the Model FE508 hub and Port 16 on the Model FE516 hub) for connection to provide network traffic status for the hub. − Normal/Uplink push button for interoperation with all 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet...
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... of the Model FE508 Fast Ethernet hub Physical Description 2-1 The discussion of the physical components of each port 3 = Normal/Uplink push button Figure 2-1. Front panel of a sturdy metal frame with Link and RX LEDs on each illustration to determine the associated component. Use the key at the bottom of the hub is 1.0 EIA rack-mount spaces high. Chapter 2 Physical Description The Model FE508 and Model FE516 hub components are...
... of the Model FE508 Fast Ethernet hub Physical Description 2-1 The discussion of the physical components of each port 3 = Normal/Uplink push button Figure 2-1. Front panel of a sturdy metal frame with Link and RX LEDs on each illustration to determine the associated component. Use the key at the bottom of the hub is 1.0 EIA rack-mount spaces high. Chapter 2 Physical Description The Model FE508 and Model FE516 hub components are...
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... network. Both LEDs are in Table 2-1. Receive * RX Blinking There is being received and transmitted to Appendix C, "Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines," for more information on the front panel of each RJ-45 port connection. LED descriptions Type Label State Description Power indicator Power On Power is not connected. Off No data link and/or the cable is supplied to the hub. CAUTION: 100 Mbps operation requires the use of the Model...
... network. Both LEDs are in Table 2-1. Receive * RX Blinking There is being received and transmitted to Appendix C, "Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines," for more information on the front panel of each RJ-45 port connection. LED descriptions Type Label State Description Power indicator Power On Power is not connected. Off No data link and/or the cable is supplied to the hub. CAUTION: 100 Mbps operation requires the use of the Model...
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... are using one of these ports to connect to another Normal port, you must use an RJ-45 cross-over cable to connect the two ports (refer to Appendix C, "Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines," for information on the cross-over and straight-through cables). 2-4 Physical Description If you to a Normal device, such as a network station or a router). • Configure Ports 8 and 16 for Uplink wiring if the remote end...
... are using one of these ports to connect to another Normal port, you must use an RJ-45 cross-over cable to connect the two ports (refer to Appendix C, "Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines," for information on the cross-over and straight-through cables). 2-4 Physical Description If you to a Normal device, such as a network station or a router). • Configure Ports 8 and 16 for Uplink wiring if the remote end...
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... connection creates a cascade bus that carries information to "Installing and Connecting Multiple Hubs" in the stack. Figure 2-5. Cascade cabling two hubs 2-6 Physical Description The cascade cable daisy chains between the Cascade Down and Cascade Up connectors (see Figure 2-5) on the rear panel of each hub in Chapter 3, "Installation," for a step-by-step procedure. Refer to each hub. Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Cascade Connectors The Model...
... connection creates a cascade bus that carries information to "Installing and Connecting Multiple Hubs" in the stack. Figure 2-5. Cascade cabling two hubs 2-6 Physical Description The cascade cable daisy chains between the Cascade Down and Cascade Up connectors (see Figure 2-5) on the rear panel of each hub in Chapter 3, "Installation," for a step-by-step procedure. Refer to each hub. Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Cascade Connectors The Model...
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... power cord(s) first to the power entry receptacle on all sides. Installing the Hub in a Rack To install the hub in your stack. For instructions on the hub using two pan-head screws with the steps in "Verifying Your Installation" later in the rear panel are not blocked. Hold a mounting bracket against each bracket. 2. Install any combination of Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs (maximum of four hubs to a stack). Refer...
... power cord(s) first to the power entry receptacle on all sides. Installing the Hub in a Rack To install the hub in your stack. For instructions on the hub using two pan-head screws with the steps in "Verifying Your Installation" later in the rear panel are not blocked. Hold a mounting bracket against each bracket. 2. Install any combination of Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs (maximum of four hubs to a stack). Refer...
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... manual. This cable is used to four hubs. CAUTION: Use only the NETGEAR-supplied cascade cable. The cascade cable is likely to cause performance degradation or network problems. Replacement cables are available from NETGEAR at the contact numbers listed in the front of the hub and the supplied cascade cable provide the ability to stack and link up to connect two adjacent hubs in a stack. Use of any other cables or attempting to add length to the supplied cable...
... manual. This cable is used to four hubs. CAUTION: Use only the NETGEAR-supplied cascade cable. The cascade cable is likely to cause performance degradation or network problems. Replacement cables are available from NETGEAR at the contact numbers listed in the front of the hub and the supplied cascade cable provide the ability to stack and link up to connect two adjacent hubs in a stack. Use of any other cables or attempting to add length to the supplied cable...
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Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Verifying Your Installation When installation is off. If there are any problems, refer to the hub, the following conditions should exist: • Power LED on the front panel is on. • Link LED on each connected port should be on. • Data LED on the front panel is blinking when data is being received by any port in the hub and the Data LED on the...
Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Verifying Your Installation When installation is off. If there are any problems, refer to the hub, the following conditions should exist: • Power LED on the front panel is on. • Link LED on each connected port should be on. • Data LED on the front panel is blinking when data is being received by any port in the hub and the Data LED on the...
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... the network adapter cards are in the PC or workstation. Troubleshooting Symptom No power at hub LEDs Power off In a stack, no power at both the hub and the connected PC or workstation Ethernet transceiver. 4-2 Troubleshooting In a stack, the termination circuitry gets power from the hub to the device does not exceed 328 feet (100 m). Installation Guide for an incorrect cable, miswired cable pairs, or loose connectors. Cascade cable is important. In a Fast Ethernet...
... the network adapter cards are in the PC or workstation. Troubleshooting Symptom No power at hub LEDs Power off In a stack, no power at both the hub and the connected PC or workstation Ethernet transceiver. 4-2 Troubleshooting In a stack, the termination circuitry gets power from the hub to the device does not exceed 328 feet (100 m). Installation Guide for an incorrect cable, miswired cable pairs, or loose connectors. Cascade cable is important. In a Fast Ethernet...
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... MDI-X-wired device, make sure the Normal/Uplink push button is in the Normal position. If you are other causes for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 4-1. Installation Guide for excessive collisions. Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Collision LED blinking LEDs Collision on Problems with Port 8 on the Model FE508 hub or with Port 16 on the Model FE516 hub Check Collisions are using a straight-through cable connected to an MDI-wired device, make sure...
... MDI-X-wired device, make sure the Normal/Uplink push button is in the Normal position. If you are other causes for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Table 4-1. Installation Guide for excessive collisions. Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Collision LED blinking LEDs Collision on Problems with Port 8 on the Model FE508 hub or with Port 16 on the Model FE516 hub Check Collisions are using a straight-through cable connected to an MDI-wired device, make sure...
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... any 10 or 100 Mbps hub or switch. Both 100BASE-T and 10BASE-T Ethernet use dual speed (10/100) Ethernet adapters in several configurations that connections can provide for four distinct levels of service. Also use the same type of Ethernet frame and error detection mechanisms. They also support the same star topology using traditional media types, and are provided by using the same network management protocols. Both use all devices so they...
... any 10 or 100 Mbps hub or switch. Both 100BASE-T and 10BASE-T Ethernet use dual speed (10/100) Ethernet adapters in several configurations that connections can provide for four distinct levels of service. Also use the same type of Ethernet frame and error detection mechanisms. They also support the same star topology using traditional media types, and are provided by using the same network management protocols. Both use all devices so they...
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... Fast Ethernet backbone 100BASE-TX Shared Repeater In this configuration, the Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs are used in a standalone network with 10 Mbps repeaters, switching hubs, or other networking devices. These configuration examples show the integration of the hub in network environments of all sizes and types, whether it is a network of 64 (100 Mbps ports in a single collision domain) as shown in various configurations. Figure 5-1. Standalone and stacked repeater hubs 5-2 Network Configuration Examples...
... Fast Ethernet backbone 100BASE-TX Shared Repeater In this configuration, the Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs are used in a standalone network with 10 Mbps repeaters, switching hubs, or other networking devices. These configuration examples show the integration of the hub in network environments of all sizes and types, whether it is a network of 64 (100 Mbps ports in a single collision domain) as shown in various configurations. Figure 5-1. Standalone and stacked repeater hubs 5-2 Network Configuration Examples...
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... using CAD applications) to be grouped together in less data throughput. The integration of the more frequently, resulting in the 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network, isolated from the 10 Mbps network users who need occasional server access. When many LAN environments, the primary problem is a good idea to integrate 100BASE-T hubs and switches with 10BASE-T switches. Network Configuration Examples 5-3 It is access to the network. By adding a NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch...
... using CAD applications) to be grouped together in less data throughput. The integration of the more frequently, resulting in the 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network, isolated from the 10 Mbps network users who need occasional server access. When many LAN environments, the primary problem is a good idea to integrate 100BASE-T hubs and switches with 10BASE-T switches. Network Configuration Examples 5-3 It is access to the network. By adding a NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch...
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Migrating to form a mixed speed network. Figure 5-2. Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Figure 5-2 illustrates 100 Mbps users connected to a Model FE516 hub accessing a common server, integrated with the NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch and a Model EN516 Ethernet Hub to 100 Mbps operation 5-4 Network Configuration Examples
Migrating to form a mixed speed network. Figure 5-2. Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Figure 5-2 illustrates 100 Mbps users connected to a Model FE516 hub accessing a common server, integrated with the NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch and a Model EN516 Ethernet Hub to 100 Mbps operation 5-4 Network Configuration Examples
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... passes to segment each of the hub's 10 Mbps traffic. Multiport switch with six 10 Mbps ports and one 100 Mbps port can be used to the other segment only when addressing a node on the 10 Mbps shared repeater portion of the network, the Model SW507 Ethernet Switch with Fast Ethernet backbone Network Configuration Examples 5-5 Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Multiport Switch with Fast Ethernet Backbone If there is continued...
... passes to segment each of the hub's 10 Mbps traffic. Multiport switch with six 10 Mbps ports and one 100 Mbps port can be used to the other segment only when addressing a node on the 10 Mbps shared repeater portion of the network, the Model SW507 Ethernet Switch with Fast Ethernet backbone Network Configuration Examples 5-5 Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Multiport Switch with Fast Ethernet Backbone If there is continued...
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..., C-2 specifications, C-3 twisted-pair, C-4 UTP, 4-2 cabling Category 5, C-2 Fast Ethernet, C-1 cascade cable, 3-6 Category 3 connectors using, C-5 Category 5 cabling, C-2 Category 5 UTP cable, 3-3, C-1 Category 5 UTP wiring, 2-3 chassis, 2-1 configuration examples, 5-2 migration to 100 Mbps, 5-3 multiport switch, 5-5 shared repeater, 5-2 connectors cascade, 2-6 Cascade Down, 3-7 Cascade Up, 3-7 RJ-45, 2-3, 1, 5 contents, package, 3-2 customer support, iii -E- Index -B- fans, 2-7 Fast Ethernet technology, 5-1, 5-5, C-1 features, 1-2 front panel, 2-1 Model FE508 hub, 2-1 Model FE516 hub...
..., C-2 specifications, C-3 twisted-pair, C-4 UTP, 4-2 cabling Category 5, C-2 Fast Ethernet, C-1 cascade cable, 3-6 Category 3 connectors using, C-5 Category 5 cabling, C-2 Category 5 UTP cable, 3-3, C-1 Category 5 UTP wiring, 2-3 chassis, 2-1 configuration examples, 5-2 migration to 100 Mbps, 5-3 multiport switch, 5-5 shared repeater, 5-2 connectors cascade, 2-6 Cascade Down, 3-7 Cascade Up, 3-7 RJ-45, 2-3, 1, 5 contents, package, 3-2 customer support, iii -E- Index -B- fans, 2-7 Fast Ethernet technology, 5-1, 5-5, C-1 features, 1-2 front panel, 2-1 Model FE508 hub, 2-1 Model FE516 hub...
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... -P- service access, 3-1 site preparation, 3-1 specifications data rate, A-1 electrical, A-1 electromagnetic, A-2 EN 55 022 Declaration of , 4-2 power cord, 3-2 power receptacle, 2-7 -R- Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) Loss, C-5 network small organization, 5-3 Normal wiring, 2-4 Normal/Uplink push button, 1-2, 2-4, 4-3 -O- Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs -L- package contents, 3-2 pads, self-adhesive, 3-3 pairing, 3-3 panel front, 2-1 rear, 2-5, 3-7 pin assignments RJ-45 connector, B-1 Index-2 port connection troubleshooting, 4-2 ports RJ-45, 2-3 power AC...
... -P- service access, 3-1 site preparation, 3-1 specifications data rate, A-1 electrical, A-1 electromagnetic, A-2 EN 55 022 Declaration of , 4-2 power cord, 3-2 power receptacle, 2-7 -R- Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) Loss, C-5 network small organization, 5-3 Normal wiring, 2-4 Normal/Uplink push button, 1-2, 2-4, 4-3 -O- Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs -L- package contents, 3-2 pads, self-adhesive, 3-3 pairing, 3-3 panel front, 2-1 rear, 2-5, 3-7 pin assignments RJ-45 connector, B-1 Index-2 port connection troubleshooting, 4-2 ports RJ-45, 2-3 power AC...