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Compaq Netelligent 1017A/B 10Base-T Hub User Guide
Writer:
Chris Seiter
Project:
Configuring the Hub
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File Name:
1017A_4.DOC
Last Saved On:
6/26/97 3:08 PM
Chapter 4
Configurations
The 1017A/B 10Base-T Hub allows flexibility in configuring your network.
You can use the hub in a stand-alone or multiple hub configuration. The hub’s
RJ-45 uplink port (Port 16) lets you cascade multiple hubs using Category 3, 4
or 5 unshielded twisted-pair cable, or you can connect multiple hubs through a
backbone connection.
You can install the 1017A/B hub in a standard wiring closet or in a workgroup.
The only limitation is that all end-node devices (for example, workstations or
servers) must be within 100 meters of the connected hub.
Stand-alone Configuration
The 1017A/B hub can function as a simple stand-alone configuration as shown
below. Based on IEEE 802.3 standards, the maximum cable distance between
the hub and any workstation is 100 meters.
Figure 4-1
. Stand-Alone Configuration