Black Box 10BASE-T Manual
Black Box 10BASE-T Manual

Black Box 10BASE-T Manual

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SEPTEMBER 1995
LE2601A
10BASE-T MiniHub
CUSTOMER
Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX
FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
SUPPORT
Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
INFORMATION
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com

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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S. 24 hours, 7 A.M. Monday to midnight Friday: 877-877-BBOX FREE technical support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 SUPPORT Mail order: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 INFORMATION Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 FCC STATEMENT FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INDUSTRY CANADA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection...
  • Page 3 INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 4 INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato. 12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    10BASE-T MINIHUB Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications.....................7 2. Introduction ......................8 2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product.............8 2.2 Description....................8 2.3 Features and Benefits ................10 3. Installation .......................12 3.1 Table-Top or Shelf Mounting..............12 3.2 Wall (or Vertical Surface) Mounting ..........12 3.3 Twisted Pair Segment Connection ............15 3.4 Up-Link Option on Port #8 (Up-Link Switch) ........16...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    1. Specifications Maximum Ethernet Segment Standards — Ethernet V2.0, IEEE Lengths — UTP (Unshielded 802.3: 10BASE-T 10BASE-T): 328 ft. (100 m); (the Hub is a physical-layer STP (Shielded 10BASE-T): standard Ethernet product and 492 ft. (150 m) operates independently of all software) Operating Environment —...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    10BASE-T MINIHUB 2. Introduction 2.2 Description 2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product The 10BASE-T MiniHub is an 8-port 10BASE-T workplace hub in a very Examine the shipping container for compact package. It is powered from obvious damage before installing the AUI of an Ethernet device, not this product;...
  • Page 8 CHAPTER 2: Introduction The 10BASE-T MiniHub fits easily The 10BASE-T MiniHub includes into the workplace environment. It Link and RX LEDs for each RJ-45 ican be mounted on a tabletop or port, and one LED for power, shelf, or, with the included Velcro ®...
  • Page 9: Features And Benefits

    Ethernet network and to operate computer information. with all standard software. The 10BASE-T MiniHub is used as • Installation versatility—The a standalone unit to network a local 10BASE-T MiniHub is simple personal multi-user system such as shown in Figure 2-2.
  • Page 10 Port Laser Writer Fig. 2-2. Hub Used in a Standalone Network. Up to 8 RJ-45 user ports are available where only 10BASE-T wiring is used, and full-length Ethernet segments are supported on all 8 segments. In this application, the “Up-Link” switch is...
  • Page 11: Installation

    10BASE-T MINIHUB 3. Installation 3.2 Wall (or Vertical Surface) Mounting Installation of a 10BASE-T MiniHub is a very simple procedure. First, A piece of Velcro mounting tape is locate the Ethernet device that will supplied with the unit, and may be...
  • Page 12 CHAPTER 3: Installation CHAPTER Installation Fig. 3-1. 10BASE-T MiniHub, Velcro Mounting. As an alternative to Velcro mounting, small brackets for mounting with screws may be used. The metal screws in each side of the case may be used to attach the brackets. Use of the...
  • Page 13 10BASE-T MINIHUB Fig. 3-2. 10BASE-T MiniHub, Optional Bracket Mounting.
  • Page 14: Twisted Pair Segment Connection

    RJ- AC power is on at each end as 45 female ports on the 10BASE-T well, iin other words, when the segment circuit is established and MiniHub. Even though the Hub’s ports are of the shielded type, is ready to use.
  • Page 15: Up-Link Option On Port #8, Up-Link Switch

    #8 up-link into any port of the MiniHub is used to select either another MiniHub. Since each a normal 10BASE-T wiring segment MiniHub provides full repeater connection to a user device (switch functionality, cascaded units can in the “=”...
  • Page 16: Operation

    • Power On (PWR) LED—lights transmitted without an error. green to show functional DC • Preamble regeneration—The power. 10BASE-T MiniHub will add bits • Link Status (Link) LED—The to the preamble so that the 10BASE-T MiniHub includes a output packet contains at a Link LED for each port.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    However, if you are unsure of any properly. procedure described in this section, or if the 10BASE-T MiniHub is not 5. If the problem continues after operating as expected, do not completing Step 4 above, attempt to repair or alter the unit.
  • Page 18: Return Material Authorization (Rma) Procedure

    However, if the that you purchased each product problem cannot be duplicated by from your supplier. Black Box, the unit will be returned as “No problem found.” 4. A record of changes that have 5.4 Shipping and Packaging...
  • Page 19 © Copyright 1995. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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