User's Manual Hub/Switch FH208B/FH208/FH216B/FH216

Performance Features
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FH216 16-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub
Figure 1-4 FH216B 16-Port FriendlyNet Base Hub
Performance Features
The Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hubs offer the following features:
10/100Mbps Auto-sensing
In Auto-sensing mode, hubs will automatically detect whether the network
station is connected for 10Mbps or 100Mbps transmission speed.
Three-Speed Mode Setup (Ports 1 and 8 Only)
Three-speed mode set up is useful for special network environments such as
10Mbps or 100Mbps only. By setting the DIP switches, the MDI-II ports can
operate in one of three speed modes:
❑
Auto-sensing mode
❑
100Mbps mode
❑ 10Mbps mode
To manually set a speed for your network, refer to “Setting up Forced Speed for
the MDI-II Ports” in Chapter 2.
The Base Unit (Bridge)
The FH208B and FH216B Ethernet Hubs include an internal, automatic
switch for bridging between 10Mbps and 100Mbps domains throughout the
FriendlyNet FH216
Link/Act
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16-port Dual-speed Ethernet Hub
Auto
Power Switch
Collision
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or
10/100Mbps Ports
10/100Mbps Ports
FriendlyNet FH216B
Link/Act
100Mbps/
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16-port Dual-speed Ethernet Hub
Auto
Power Switch
Collision
10 100
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10/100Mbps Ports
10/100Mbps Ports