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Compaq Netelligent 1016 10Base-T Unmanaged Repeater User Guide
Writer: Liz Fischer Project: Overview Comments: 268749-001
File Name:749_1.doc Last Saved On:6/19/96 10:46 AM
Chapter 1
Overview
The Compaq Netelligent 1016 10Base-T unmanaged repeater is the ideal
connectivity solution for departmental Ethernet workgroups. It is easy to
configure, maintain, and expand and is capable of port management via its
built-in LED indicators.
Features
The Netelligent 1016 10Base-T repeater (Part Number 267025-001) has the
following features:
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Sixteen RJ-45 ports for connecting UTP or STP cabling to workstations
and servers in a 10Base-T network
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One Media Expansion Port (MEP) that supports optional Alternate
Media Connectors, including the following types:
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AUI (DB-15) (Part Number 267063-001)
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BNC (Thinnet) (Part Number 267064-001)
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Fiber (10Base-FL) (Part Number 267065-001)
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Front-panel uplink switch that converts Port 16 to an uplinkable port so
the repeater can connect to another repeater in a star topology
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LEDs that indicate power, activity, and collision status as well as
activity on the RJ-45 ports
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Link integrity feature that automatically partitions noisy segments and
detects broken cable segments
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Compatibility with the IEEE 802.3 10Base-T repeater specifications for
connection to shielded or unshielded twisted-pair wiring