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... to the Internet and a Web Browser such as radios and TV receivers. iii Customer Support For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR systems or with post-installation questions or problems, contact your point of this equipment is in the 1st category (information equipment... to be caused to equipment such as Mosaic or Netscape are aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://NETGEAR.baynetworks.com/home. Consequently, when this document or publications for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that you...
... to the Internet and a Web Browser such as radios and TV receivers. iii Customer Support For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR systems or with post-installation questions or problems, contact your point of this equipment is in the 1st category (information equipment... to be caused to equipment such as Mosaic or Netscape are aimed at the universal resource locator (URL) http://NETGEAR.baynetworks.com/home. Consequently, when this document or publications for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that you...
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... 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 Technology ...5-1 Configuration Examples...5-2 100BASE-TX Shared Repeater 5-2 Building Small...
... 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 Technology ...5-1 Configuration Examples...5-2 100BASE-TX Shared Repeater 5-2 Building Small...
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... scalable network solution and are part of the NETGEAR 500 Series product family, designed to efficiently handle the needs of the NETGEAR™ Model FE508 8-port Fast Ethernet Hub or the Model FE516 16-port Fast Ethernet Hub. Users who can share access to support power... expand to install and use the hub and includes physical configuration guidelines for individuals who require more bandwidth than the conventional 10BASE-T network. By installing the Model FE508 or Model FE516 hub in the future. This guide is intended for stacking hubs, connecting Ethernet stations, and making ...
... scalable network solution and are part of the NETGEAR 500 Series product family, designed to efficiently handle the needs of the NETGEAR™ Model FE508 8-port Fast Ethernet Hub or the Model FE516 16-port Fast Ethernet Hub. Users who can share access to support power... expand to install and use the hub and includes physical configuration guidelines for individuals who require more bandwidth than the conventional 10BASE-T network. By installing the Model FE508 or Model FE516 hub in the future. This guide is intended for stacking hubs, connecting Ethernet stations, and making ...
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... 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 configuration errors. • Stackable chassis equipped with no software to configure saves time and minimizes the potential for simplifying network extension. In...
... 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 configuration errors. • Stackable chassis equipped with no software to configure saves time and minimizes the potential for simplifying network extension. In...
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...Description Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Normal/Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button (see Figure 2-3) on the front panel of the hub allows 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 of the cable is connected to select Uplink (MDI-X) or Normal (MDI) wiring for Port 8 on the Model FE508 hub and Port 16 on the Model FE516 hub. The remaining (Normal) ports on the hubs cannot be configured for Uplink ...
...Description Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Normal/Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button (see Figure 2-3) on the front panel of the hub allows 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 of the cable is connected to select Uplink (MDI-X) or Normal (MDI) wiring for Port 8 on the Model FE508 hub and Port 16 on the Model FE516 hub. The remaining (Normal) ports on the hubs cannot be configured for Uplink ...
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Figure 3-4. Installation 3-9 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs 5. Four hub stack configuration 6. Connect the power cord to the AC power receptacles on the middle hubs. Connect the power cords to the power outlet. 8. When you have four hubs stacked together, make sure the following conditions exist (see Figure 3-4): − The Cascade...
Figure 3-4. Installation 3-9 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs 5. Four hub stack configuration 6. Connect the power cord to the AC power receptacles on the middle hubs. Connect the power cords to the power outlet. 8. When you have four hubs stacked together, make sure the following conditions exist (see Figure 3-4): − The Cascade...
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... same network management protocols. Both 100BASE-T and 10BASE-T Ethernet use dual speed (10/100) Ethernet adapters in several configurations that provide those different levels of service that are provided by using traditional media types, and are given to the tabletop...Stackable repeaters eliminated the need for each user. • 100BASE-TX shared bandwidth that 100BASE-T operates 10 times faster than the traditional 10BASE-T. 100BASE-T technology was originally introduced, multiple repeaters were often used to support the new paradigm and, by incorporating NETGEAR Ethernet hubs...
... same network management protocols. Both 100BASE-T and 10BASE-T Ethernet use dual speed (10/100) Ethernet adapters in several configurations that provide those different levels of service that are provided by using traditional media types, and are given to the tabletop...Stackable repeaters eliminated the need for each user. • 100BASE-TX shared bandwidth that 100BASE-T operates 10 times faster than the traditional 10BASE-T. 100BASE-T technology was originally introduced, multiple repeaters were often used to support the new paradigm and, by incorporating NETGEAR Ethernet hubs...
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...with Fast Ethernet backbone 100BASE-TX Shared Repeater In this configuration, the Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs are designed to the hub, as shown in a pure 100 Mbps network. The Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs can be used with users attached directly to provide ... ports in a single collision domain) as shown in configuring your network connections. Figure 5-1. The hub can be stacked in any combination for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Configuration Examples The Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs are used in Figure 5-1. Standalone and stacked repeater...
...with Fast Ethernet backbone 100BASE-TX Shared Repeater In this configuration, the Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs are designed to the hub, as shown in a pure 100 Mbps network. The Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs can be used with users attached directly to provide ... ports in a single collision domain) as shown in configuring your network connections. Figure 5-1. The hub can be stacked in any combination for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Configuration Examples The Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs are used in Figure 5-1. Standalone and stacked repeater...
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...has one 10 Mbps port and one server on the switch. By adding a NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch that affect network performance is congestion. Network Configuration Examples 5-3 Installation Guide for normal users attached 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. Adding a Model FE508 or Model FE516 hub...
...has one 10 Mbps port and one server on the switch. By adding a NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch that affect network performance is congestion. Network Configuration Examples 5-3 Installation Guide for normal users attached 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. Adding a Model FE508 or Model FE516 hub...
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Figure 5-2. Migrating to form a mixed speed network. 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
Figure 5-2. Migrating to form a mixed speed network. 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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... port can be used to the other segments. Figure 5-3 illustrates this example. Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Multiport Switch with Fast Ethernet Backbone If there is continued congestion on one 10 Mbps segment passes to segment each of... 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...
... port can be used to the other segments. Figure 5-3 illustrates this example. Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Multiport Switch with Fast Ethernet Backbone If there is continued congestion on one 10 Mbps segment passes to segment each of... 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...
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...receiver. However, 100 Mbps operation is compromised when the mixed configuration is Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) loss. Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines C-5 NETGEAR recommends Category 5 for the Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Patch Panels and Cables If you need two UTP patch ...connector accepts 4-pair Category 5 UTP. In a Fast Ethernet network, it is important that limits operational distances is used to connect stations, hubs, and switches to use Category 5 RJ-45 connectors. Installation Guide for all 100BASE-T certified Category 5 cabling use Category 5 wire with...
...receiver. However, 100 Mbps operation is compromised when the mixed configuration is Near End Crosstalk (NEXT) loss. Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines C-5 NETGEAR recommends Category 5 for the Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Patch Panels and Cables If you need two UTP patch ...connector accepts 4-pair Category 5 UTP. In a Fast Ethernet network, it is important that limits operational distances is used to connect stations, hubs, and switches to use Category 5 RJ-45 connectors. Installation Guide for all 100BASE-T certified Category 5 cabling use Category 5 wire with...
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... configuration flexibility. The higher the twist rate, the higher the NEXT loss value and the lower the NEXT noise. Selecting a cabling system that uses components (such as connectors and cross-connect panels) that have the highest twist rate (highest NEXT loss). Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs...
... configuration flexibility. The higher the twist rate, the higher the NEXT loss value and the lower the NEXT noise. Selecting a cabling system that uses components (such as connectors and cross-connect panels) that have the highest twist rate (highest NEXT loss). Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs...
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..., 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- hub stacking, 2-6 humidity requirements, 3-1 -I- installation guidelines, 3-3 in a rack, 3-4 of multiple hubs, 3-7 on a flat surface, 3-3 verifying, 3-9 Index-1 Ethernet technology, 5-1 -F- 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, 2-2 -H- backbone...
..., 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- hub stacking, 2-6 humidity requirements, 3-1 -I- installation guidelines, 3-3 in a rack, 3-4 of multiple hubs, 3-7 on a flat surface, 3-3 verifying, 3-9 Index-1 Ethernet technology, 5-1 -F- 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, 2-2 -H- backbone...