FriendlyNet FH100TX5 5-Port Fast Ethernet Hub User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc.
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Table of Contents Introduction...................................................................... 1-1 FriendlyNet FH100TX5 Fast Ethernet Hub ................................ 1-1 Network Reliability .................................................................... 1-1 Features...................................................................................... 1-2 Package Contents....................................................................... 1-2 Installation..................................
1 Introduction FriendlyNet FH100TX5 Fast Ethernet Hub Thank you for purchasing the Asanté FriendlyNet FH100TX5, a 5-port Fast Ethernet Hub designed to give you the ultimate in flexibility, easeof-use, and reliability. The FH100TX5 Fast Ethernet Hub is a 100Base-TX multiport repeater for use with networks using Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5 cable or Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable.
Introduction Features ❏ Plug-and-Play installation ❏ Connects up to five 100Base-TX segments per hub; uplink port can be used to connect to another hub or hub stack ❏ Performs automatic partitioning of ports ❏ Complies with the IEEE 802.
2 Installation Installation of the FH100TX5 hub consists of the following steps: ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ Plan your 100Base-TX network. Review cabling and voltage requirements. Connect your hub to network devices. Mount the hub to a wall or countertop. Planning 100Base-TX Networks 100Base-TX networks need to be planned out slightly different from 10Base-T network because new hubs and new wiring configurations are necessary.
Installation Figure 2-1 Sample 100Base-TX network layout Cabling Requirements 100Base-TX requires data-grade (Category 5) UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable. ▲ Important: Some installations have Category 5 cabling but do not have wall outlets and/or wiring closet punch-down blocks that meet Category 5 requirements. 100Base-TX requires that all wiring and accessories meet EIA/TIA 568B specifications for proper operation.
FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Hub User’s Manual Connecting Network Devices Before you connect the hub to other devices, review the following guidelines: ❏ Make sure the network cable length is less than 100 meters. ❏ Use a straight-thr ❏ When connecting two hubs together (cascading hubs), make sure that the link between them is not longer than fi ve meters. ❏ Network cable segments can be connected to, or disconnected from, the hub while the hub’s power is on. ough twisted pair cable.
Installation Hub to Hub Connection (Cascading Hubs) To connect two hubs together, follow the instructions and diagram below. ▲ Important: When using the uplink port on an FH100TX5 hub, that hub’s port #5 cannot be used. The hub’s uplink port and port #5 CANNOT be used simultaneously. ❏ Do NOT connect two hubs’ uplink ports together. ❏ Do NOT use a crossover cable with the uplink port. ❏ A maximum of two Fast Ethernet hubs can be connected together in a 100Base-TX repeater environment.
FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Hub User’s Manual Multiple Hub and Station Configuration To connect two FriendlyNet Hubs and multiple Fast Ethernet network stations, follow the guidelines and diagram below. ▲ Important: Your Fast Ethernet network configuration must comply with the IEEE 802.3u standard. ❏ The maximum number of 100Base-TX hubs between any two network stations is TWO.
Installation Wall Mounting the FriendlyNet Hub The FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Hub can be mounted to a wall or to the surface of a countertop using the screws included with the hub. To mount the hub to a wall or countertop: 1 Screw one of the enclosed 1/2-inch screws into a wall (or countertop), leaving approximately 1/4 inch of the screw’s threads exposed. 2 Align the other screw with the first screw, leaving approximately 2 inches between the two. 3 4 Screw the second screw into the wall/countertop.
3 LED Indicators LED Indicators The FriendlyNet FH100TX5 Fast Ethernet hub contains LEDs that represent the following: ❏ Power ❏ Collision ❏ Link/Activity ❏ Partition Figure 3-1 FriendlyNet FH100TX5 Fast Ethernet Hub LEDs Power LED The gr een PWR (power) LED on the hub’s front panel illuminates when the hub is turned on and receiving power.
LED Indicators Collision LED The yellow COL (collision) LED on the hub’s front panel illuminates when two or more stations on the network attempt to transmit packets simultaneously. ∆ Note: Collisions are normal in Fast Ethernet networks. Excessive collisions may indicate that your network is congested. Refer to Appendix A, “Troubleshooting” for help with determining problems on your network by monitoring the Collision LED.
A Troubleshooting Monitoring LEDs The following table describes how to troubleshoot problems with your network and/or the hub by monitoring the hub’s LEDs. Problem Action Power LED is off ✔ Make sure the power adapter is connected to the power outlet and is properly inserted into the power connector on the hub. ✔ Determine if the outlet is functional by plugging another device into the receptacle. ✔ Make sure the workstation cables do not exceed the maximum length of 100 meters.
Troubleshooting Problem Action Link LED is off ✔ ✔ Make sure the hub is powered on. ✔ Make sure the proper cabling is used between the device and the hub (refer to the cable guidelines specified in Chapter 2). ✔ Make sure the correct cable is properly connected to the hub and the network device. ✔ Make sure the cable does not exceed recommended length (100 meters). Page A-2 Make sure the device on the other end is powered on.
B Specifications FriendlyNet FH100TX5 Fast Ethernet Hub Standards ❏ IEEE 803.
Specifications Environment ❏ Temperature ❏ Operating: 0° C to +40° C ❏ Storage: -20° C to +70° C ❏ Humidity ❏ Operating: 10% to 80% RH ❏ Storage: 5% to 90% RH ❏ Input Power Requirements ❏ Voltage: AC voltage to 12VDC external power Standards Compliance ❏ FCC Class A ❏ CE Mark Page B-2
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