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Boca BocaNET-24 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 1 1 1 1 1 Boca’s Family of Boca’s Family of Boca’s Family of Boca’s Family of Boca’s Family of Ether Ether Ether net Ether Ether Pr Pr Pr Pr Pr oducts oducts oducts oducts oducts BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET -24...
  • Page 2 2 2 2 2 2 BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET...
  • Page 3 3 3 3 3 3 Bef or or or or or e e e e e Y Y Y Y Y ou Beg ou Beg ou Beg in y in y our Installa our Installa tion tion ou Beg ou Beg in y in y in y our Installa our Installa...
  • Page 4 On-Line Support! On-Line Support! On-Line Support! The Standard Free Technical CompuServe CompuServe CompuServe CompuServe CompuServe : GO BOCA : GO BOCA : GO BOCA : GO BOCA : GO BOCA Support number is for quick Internet Internet Internet : : : : :...
  • Page 5 Appendix C: Servicing Your Boca Product Appendix C: Servicing Your Boca Product .......... 39 39 39 39 Appendix C: Servicing Your Boca Product Appendix C: Servicing Your Boca Product ..... Appendix C: Servicing Your Boca Product .......... 39 Warranty Warranty Warranty ..................
  • Page 6 Section One: Intr Section One: Intr oduction oduction oduction Congratulations on purchasing Boca Research’s BocaNET-24. This low-cost compact Ethernet hub is fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 standards. Its highly integrated solution constantly monitors signal quality ensuring increased network reliability. The case is designed for desktop usage, rack, or wall mounting.
  • Page 7 Ethernet repeater or hub. It provides 24 10BASE-T ports, one 10BASE2 port, one AUI port, and one expansion port in a single hub. The BocaNET-24 complies with the full set of repeater basic functions as defined in section 9 of ISO 8802.3 (ANSI/IEEE 802.3).
  • Page 8 The status of the partitioning scheme can be checked at any time by observing the bi-color LINK/PRT LED on the front of the BocaNET-24. If any ports are currently partitioned, the corresponding LED will be RED RED. BocaNET...
  • Page 9 The device connected to the port will respond in the same manner. The Link Status of ports 1-24 can be viewed on the bi-color LINK/PRT LEDs of the BocaNET-24 . If a successful link has been established, the GREEN GREEN...
  • Page 10 BocaNET-24. During normal operation, this light should be ACTIVITY ACTIVITY: This LED flashes whenever there is data activity ACTIVITY ACTIVITY ACTIVITY on any of the BocaNET-24 ports. A steady activity LED indicates a busy network. COLLISION COLLISION: This yellow LED lights whenever two or more COLLISION COLLISION COLLISION ports are receiving data at the same time (i.e., collision).
  • Page 11 LINK LINK LINK: These bi-color LEDs light GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN when the LINK LINK GREEN corresponding port is connected and receiving valid link pulses. PRT T T T T : These bi-color LEDs light RED RED when the corresponding port is partitioned due to jabbering or excessive collisions.

  • Page 12: Power Connector

    Section Three: Network ee: Network ee: Network Configuration and Section Four: Cabling Characteristics. Configuration and Section Four: Cabling Characteristics. Configuration and Section Four: Cabling Characteristics. Configuration and Section Four: Cabling Characteristics. Configuration and Section Four: Cabling Characteristics. BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET...
  • Page 13 Connecting the Power Supply Connecting the Power Supply Connecting the Power Supply 1. Connect the appropriate end of the power cord to the back of the BocaNET-24 and insert the remaining end to any conveniently accessible wall outlet. Installation Installation...
  • Page 14 REAR OF BocaNET REAR OF BocaNET REAR OF BocaNET-24 REAR OF BocaNET REAR OF BocaNET AC Power AC Power AC Power AC Power AC Power connector connector connector connector connector 2. Check the front panel LEDs. If the power (POWER) LED is not ON, turn to Section Five: Troubleshooting.
  • Page 15 BocaNET-24 case you mount to the wall. Attach the 1 1/2" angle portion (4 top of top of top of top of top of case case case...
  • Page 16 7/8-inch 7/8-inch 1 1/2- 1 1/2- 7/8-inch 7/8-inch the assembly to the vertical rack. This inch inch inch side side side inch inch side side will require 4 additional screws. side side side side side BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET...
  • Page 17 3.1 10B 3.1 10B ASE-T POR The BocaNET-24 has 24 10BASE-T UTP (unshielded twisted pair) ports to connect to other hubs or workstations. This connection uses an RJ-45 8-pin connector. When connecting to workstations, a straight-through connector is used. When connecting to other hubs, a “crossed”...
  • Page 18 RJ45 (10-pin or 8- RJ45 (10-pin or 8- pin) (see Section pin) (see Section pin) (see Section pin) (see Section pin) (see Section Four for pinouts. Four for pinouts. Four for pinouts. Four for pinouts. Four for pinouts. BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET...
  • Page 19 The ends of the cable segment must have 50-ohm terminators installed. Up to 30 connections (taps) can be made to a 10BASE2 segment. The BocaNET-24 is connected to a 10BASE2 segment with a BNC T-connector, which is illustrated on the next page.
  • Page 20 (Thin Ethernet) (Thin Ethernet) (Thin Ethernet) Connect to coax Connect to coax Connect to coax Connect to coax Connect to coax port on BocaNET- port on BocaNET- port on BocaNET- port on BocaNET- port on BocaNET- BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET...
  • Page 21 UI POR UI PORT T T T T UI POR The BocaNET-24 has one AUI connector which interfaces with a 10BASE5 (“thick” Ethernet) network. The AUI port is normally used to connect to 10BASE5, but can also be used to interface with other types of networks such as 10BASE2, 10BASE-T, or 10BASE-FL.
  • Page 22 3.4 Network Combinations 3.4 Network Combinations Note that the different types of topologies can co-exist in one network using the BocaNET-24. Following are some sample network arrangements using multiple topologies. Note: When cascading concentrators, there should be no Note: When cascading concentrators, there should be no...
  • Page 23 NOTE: File server can plug into any port on the plug into any port on the plug into any port on the plug into any port on the plug into any port on the BocaNET-24 BocaNET-24 BocaNET-24 BocaNET-24 BocaNET-24 Network Configuration...
  • Page 24 BocaNET-24 the BocaNET-24 the BocaNET-24 the BocaNET-24 the BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24...
  • Page 25 3.7 C 3.7 C 3.7 CASC ASCADED NETW ADED NETW ADED NETW ADED NETWORK CONFIGURA ORK CONFIGURA ORK CONFIGURA ORK CONFIGURATION USING TION USING TION USING TION USING 3.7 C 3.7 C ADED NETW ORK CONFIGURA TION USING ROUTERS ROUTERS ROUTERS ROUTERS ROUTERS...
  • Page 26 10BASE2 (thin Ethernet 10BASE2 (thin Ethernet 10BASE2 (thin Ethernet 10BASE2 (thin Ethernet 10BASE2 (thin Ethernet Segment (maximum 30 stations) Segment (maximum 30 stations) Segment (maximum 30 stations) Segment (maximum 30 stations) Segment (maximum 30 stations) BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET...
  • Page 27 BACKBONE (10BASE5/10BASE2) BACKBONE (10BASE5/10BASE2) BACKBONE (10BASE5/10BASE2) BACKBONE (10BASE5/10BASE2) BACKBONE (10BASE5/10BASE2) 50-ohm 50-ohm 50-ohm 50-ohm 50-ohm Terminator Terminator Terminator Terminator Terminator Server Server Server Server Server 50-ohm 50-ohm 50-ohm 50-ohm 50-ohm Terminator Terminator Terminator Terminator Terminator 10BASE2 (thin Ethernet 10BASE2 (thin Ethernet 10BASE2 (thin Ethernet 10BASE2 (thin Ethernet 10BASE2 (thin Ethernet...
  • Page 28 Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: Min. Dist.: .6m (2') .5m (1.64') BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET...
  • Page 29 Ethernet for Ethernet for Ethernet for Ethernet for Ethernet BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24. -24. -24. -24. BocaNET BocaNET -24. devices. devices. devices. devices. devices. * The “+” and “-” signs are used to represent the polarity of the two wires that make up each wire pair.
  • Page 30 The 10BASE-T specification suggests that the crossover function be implemented in the concentrator itself. On the BocaNET-24, this crossover function is implemented in all ports. The switch for Port 24 allows a straight-through connection for cascading hubs.
  • Page 31 4.4 Straight-Thr 4.4 Straight-Thr ough ough W W W W W ir ir ir ir iring ough 4.4 Straight-Thr 4.4 Straight-Thr 4.4 Straight-Through ough If the twisted pair link segment is to connect two ports and only one of the ports features an internal crossover, the two pairs of wires must be straight-through: STRAIGHT STRAIGHT...
  • Page 32 NOTE ON SIGNAL POLARITY NOTE ON SIGNAL POLARITY NOTE ON SIGNAL POLARITY If a receive data pair has the “+” and “-” signals unintentionally reversed, the BocaNET-24 automatically detects and adjusts this reversal so the data path will function properly. BocaNET...
  • Page 33 5.1 Status/Diagnostic LEDs 5.1 Status/Diagnostic LEDs 5.1 Status/Diagnostic LEDs The BocaNET-24 features a total of 36 front panel LEDs to aid in testing the installation and the diagnosing of problems. There are 24 LINK/PARTITION bi-color LEDs, one Power LED, one Collision LED, one Activity LED, one AUI LED, one BNC LED, one ALERT LED, and six PERCENT USAGE LEDs.
  • Page 34 (concentrator receiving data from two or more devices at the same time), or jabbering. Each BocaNET-24 concentrator also has: • A GREEN power LED to indicate that the BocaNET-24 has power. • One YELLOW collision LED to signal a network collision.
  • Page 35 ACTIVITY GREEN The BocaNET-24 is receiving data from one or more ports. The BocaNET-24 is not receiving data on any of its ports. PORT BI-COLOR GREEN The port is receiving a LINK/ valid link test signal.
  • Page 36 • Make sure the wall outlet has power. • Try another AC power cord that you know works. If the Power LED still fails to come ON, the BocaNET-24 may be faulty. Call Technical Support. IF THE LINK LEDs DO NOT RESPOND...
  • Page 37 Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications Appendix A: Specifications Operating Operating Operating Operating Operating T T T T T emperature: emperature: emperature: emperature: 20-50 degrees Centigrade emperature: Relative Relative Relative Relative Relative Humidity: Humidity: Humidity: Humidity: Humidity:...
  • Page 38 MANUF MANUF ACTURER COULD VOID YOUR AUTHORITY TO OPERA TO OPERA TE THE EQUIPMENT TE THE EQUIPMENT TE THE EQUIPMENT..TO OPERA TO OPERA TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT TE THE EQUIPMENT BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET...
  • Page 39 If your Boca product requires service, first contact the authorized dealer from whom you purchased the product. If the dealer is unable to assist you, and you must contact Boca Research, Inc., please follow the instructions below. Our electronic BBS is available 24 hours a day at (561) 241- 1601 and will support data transmission speeds up to 33.6K...
  • Page 40 Boca Research, Inc. will return any product which is not accompanied by an RMA number. 3. Refer to the Warranty Statement if the product is covered under the five-year Boca Research, Inc. Limited Warranty. BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24...
  • Page 41 4. Certain parts will not be covered under the Boca Research, Inc. Limited Warranty. Dealer installed parts are warranted by the dealer. Parts which you have installed yourself are covered only by the supplier’s warranties. In these cases, Boca Research, Inc. can identify which parts are defective, but will not replace such parts until specific written authorization is received from you.
  • Page 42 Copyright Copyright Copyright © 1997. Boca Research, Inc. All rights reserved. No reproduction of this document in any form is allowed without permission in writing from Boca Research, Inc. Boca Research is not liable for any damages resulting from technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this document. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 43 Boca Research, Inc. (BRI) warrants to the original buyer of this BRI product that the hardware is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period specified in the original sales contract (“the Warranty Period”). Should the product fail to be in working order at any time during the specified period, BRI, will at its option, repair or replace this product as described below, provided that in BRI’s sole determination the part or...
  • Page 44 Bus topology. A network topology in which nodes are connected to a Bus topology Bus topology single cable with terminators at each end. Client. Client. Client. Client. Client. A node that requests network services from a server. BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET...
  • Page 45 Coaxial Cable. Coaxial Cable. Coaxial Cable. Data transmission medium with a single-wire conductor Coaxial Cable. Coaxial Cable. insulated from electro-magnetic and radio frequency interference. Concentrator Concentrator Concentrator..See hub. Concentrator Concentrator CSMA/CD CSMA/CD CSMA/CD CSMA/CD CSMA/CD. Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection. CSMA/CD is the access method used in Ethernet where nodes contend for the right to send data.
  • Page 46 T T T T T wisted-Pair cable wisted-Pair cable wisted-Pair cable wisted-Pair cable wisted-Pair cable. A wiring scheme with one or more pairs of 18 to 24- guage copper strands. BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET...
  • Page 48 Manual P Manual P Manual Par ar ar ar art No. t No. t No. 9379 9379 Manual P Manual P t No. t No. 9379 9379 9379 11/97-2 11/97-2 11/97-2 11/97-2 11/97-2 BocaNET BocaNET BocaNET-24 BocaNET BocaNET...