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Hardware Installation
Carefully remove your 5-Port Workgroup Hub from its packaging. Make sure
that you have received all of the items listed below. If any items are missing
or damaged, contact your Linksys dealer for replacement part(s).
• One Instant Ethernet
®
5-Port Workgroup Hub
• One AC Adapter
• User Guide and Registration Card
First, you will connect all devices to your Hub, then you will turn it on.
Connecting Computers to the Hub
Your Hub's rear panel has five standard RJ-45 ports, plus a shared uplink
port. Each port on your Hub can connect to workstations, file servers,
switches, repeaters, bridges, routers or other hubs. Connections to the hub
require UTP Category 3 (or better) network cabling with RJ-45 tips, not to
exceed 100 meters (328 feet) in length. UTP Category 5 cabling is recom-
mended.
To connect a computer directly to the hub, plug one end of the cable into any
available port marked 1-5 on the back of the hub, then plug the other end of
the cable into the computer's network adapter. Don't use the Uplink port to
connect to a computer.
Uplinking to Other Switches and Hubs
Switches, hubs, and similar network devices are uplinked to your Hub with
straight-through UTP Category 3 cabling. Attach the UTP Category 3
cabling to the uplink port of the network device that you are uplinking to the
Hub, and plug the other end of the cable into any standard RJ-45 port on your
Hub. Or, connect one end of a straight-through cable to the Uplink port on
the back of the Hub and connect the other end to any regular available port on
the back of the network device. Using the Uplink port will automatically dis-
able the #5 port directly next to it, since the Uplink port is a shared port. You
cannot use the #5 port and the Uplink port at the same time.
Installing Your Switch
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Instant Ethernet
®
Series
5-Port Workgroup Hub
Powering On the Switch
Powering on the Hub
Plug in the Hub's AC power adapter to the Power port on the back of the Hub.
Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard electrical socket. Each time
your Hub powers up, it will run a Diagnostic/Self-Test. After the test, the
Power LED will light up. As connections to the Hub's LEDs are powered on,
each port's corresponding Link/Activity LED will light up.
If the Hub experiences excessive data collisions, verify that your network
cabling is securely crimped and installed properly.
Refer to the chart below for questions concerning the LEDs on the front
panel.
The Hardware Installation is complete. Hubs require no drivers or other
software to operate, so there is nothing more for you to do. You are ready
now to enjoy network productivity with your new Linksys product.
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