Quick Start Manual

Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
Cascading refers to connecting hubs together to increase the number of ports or
the number of users supported on the network. The 10BASE-T ports can be used
to cascade hubs together.
The twisted pair cable extended from a 10BASE-T port (or UTP port) is called a
twisted pair segment and can be up to 100 meters (m) in length. The 10BASE-T
ports, with the exception of port 4 on the Model EN104 hub, port 8 on the
Model EN108 hub, or port 16 on the Model EN116 hub, are MDI-X (or Normal)
ports. Use the following table as a guide for selecting the appropriate network
cable.
Set the Normal/Uplink Push Button
If you are connecting to port 4 on the Model EN104 hub, port 8 on
the Model EN108 hub, or port 16 on the Model EN116 hub, use the following
table. Determine the type of cable to use and how to set
the Normal/Uplink push button.
Connecting Port
on the Hub
Connecting Device Cable Used
Model EN104 hub:
Ports 1–3 PC, server, or router Straight-through cable
Ports 1–3 Hub or switch Crossover cable
Model EN108 hub:
Ports 1–7 PC, server, or router Straight-through cable
Ports 1–7 Hub or switch Crossover cable
Model EN116 hub:
Ports 1–15 PC, server, or router Straight-through cable
Ports 1–15 Hub or switch Crossover cable
Connecting Port
Connecting Device Cable Used
Port 4, port 8, or port 16 set to
Normal
PC, server, or router Straight-through cable
Port 4, port 8, or port 16 set to
Uplink
Hub or switch Straight-through cable
Connect the Hub to a Network