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3-10 Setting Up the Repeater
Writer: Liz Fischer Project: Setting Up the Repeater Comments: 268749-001
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Sample Network Configurations
The following figures represent network configurations for a repeater LAN.
Single Repeater Configuration
Figure 3-7 shows one repeater connected to network stations within a 328 foot
(100 meter) radius. You can place the repeater in a wiring closet or next to
network stations. In this example, Port 16 of the repeater is configured as an
input port to accommodate a workstation connection.
To additional nodes
Workstation Workstation
Figure 3-7.
Repeater-to-Workstation Connection
Multiple Repeater Configuration
Figure 3-8 shows three repeaters connected with unshielded twisted-pair wiring
to form a larger network. The maximum distance between any two repeaters is
328 feet (100 meters).
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Repeater A is the primary repeater to which you uplink Repeaters B
and C.
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Repeater B and Repeater C are uplinked to Repeater A (uplink switch is
set to the MDI position).
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Repeater B and Repeater C each have Port 16 configured as
output ports.