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NTRODUCTION
Hub Functions
The LinkBuilder FMS 100-TX Hub supports the standard functions of an
IEEE 802.3 repeater, as listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Supported IEEE 802.3 Repeater Functions
Standard Repeater
Function
Signal retiming
Carrier integrity monitor Examines the packets being received for invalid framing;
Jabber control
Automatic partition/
reconnection
Description
Restores the timing and amplitude of the received signal
before retransmitting the signal.
blocks excessive invalid frames to prevent them from
harming the network.
Inhibits overly long transmissions of data generated by
station hardware failure. This function is activated once a
received packet has exceeded the jabber threshold. Refer to
the 802.3u specification for additional information.
Prevents the faulty segment's carrier activity from reaching
the hub and being propagated throughout the network.
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