User`s manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction...............................................................................1-1
FriendlyNet FH100TX8 and FH100TX16.............................................1-1
Network Reliability....................................................................... 1-2
Features.........................................................................................1-2
Package Contents.......................................................................... 1-2
Installation.................................................................................2-1
Planning 100Base-TX Networks...........................................................2-1
Cabling Requirements.......................................................................... 2-2
Voltage Requirements..........................................................................2-2
Connecting Network Devices.............................................................. 2-3
100Base-TX Station to Hub Connection........................................ 2-3
Hub to Hub Connection (Cascading Hubs)..................................2-4
Multiple Hub and Station Configuration....................................... 2-5
Mounting the FriendlyNet Hub............................................................ 2-6
Equipment Rack Placement.......................................................... 2-6
Desktop Placement....................................................................... 2-6
LED Indicators...........................................................................3-1
Power...................................................................................................3-2
Partition ............................................................................................... 3-2
Link/Receive........................................................................................ 3-2
Utilization............................................................................................. 3-2
Troubleshooting ......................................................................A-1
Technical Specifications.......................................................... B-1
Technical Support.................................................................... C-1