Installation guide

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Common Problems Found in the Hub
Common Problems Found in the Hub
Link Status LED is off.
Probable cause is a T-connector not making contact. Check all T- connec-
tors and make sure both ends of each segment are terminated.
BNC port doesn’t have proper termination.
The BNC Hub/6 is not auto-terminating. Terminate the BNC port.
Following are suggested areas to check depending on what the problem is.
If the problems persist, call Asanté Technical Support.
Common Cabling Problems and Solutions
❏ RG-58U coaxial cable is used.
Use only RG-58 A/U coaxial cable.
Common Workstation Problems and Solutions
❏ Thin coaxial cable is broken or improperly connected.
Check connections and continuity.
❏ BNC connector is broken or improperly connected.
Check connections and continuity.
❏ Network interface card hardware is not configured prop-
erly.
❏ Proper application software is not running on worksta-
tion to provide connection (i.e., make sure you are run-
ning TCP/IP software when talking to a UNIX host
system).
❏ Workstation is not operating properly.
Take workstation to an authorized service center to
ensure proper operation.
Common Hub Problems and Solutions
❏ Power is not connected to hub.
❏ Thin coaxial cable segment length is too long.
Check cable length to be sure it does not exceed IEEE
specification of 185 meters (607 feet).
❏ More than 30 devices per network segment.
Remove devices until there are fewer than 30 on the net-
work segment.
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