NETGEAR DS508 Installation Manual
NETGEAR DS508 Installation Manual

NETGEAR DS508 Installation Manual

Dual speed stackable hub

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  • Page 2: Start Here

    10 Mbps to 100 Mbps operation. Up to eight hubs can be stacked so that the network can expand to serve as many as 192 users. The Model DS508, Model DS516, and Model DS524 hubs connect PCs to share printers, files, Internet access, and e-mail communications. Each network port coordinates with the connected PC to run at 10 or 100 Mbps, making network configuration and upgrade effortless.
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Rack mount kit Installation guide, Warranty & Owner Registration Card Verify that the package contains the following items: • Model DS508, Model DS516, or Model DS524 hub • Rack mount kit • Cascade cable • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation •...
  • Page 4: Typical Applications

    Typical Applications The Model DS508, Model DS516, and Model DS524 hubs can be used for connecting users to shared network resources such as servers, printers, and routers. All models allow for easy migration from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps operation. Users connected at 10 Mbps can coexist with power users connected at 100 Mbps;...
  • Page 5: Product Illustrations

    Collision Utilization% 100 Mbps Power Data >40 10 Mbps 10 Mbps Utilization LEDs 10 Mbps Collision LED Power LED Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide DS508 MODEL 100M On=Link, Blinking=Receive On=Link, Blinking=Receive 100 Mbps Normal/Uplink 10 Mbps DS516...
  • Page 6 There is incoming data on the port. Vista RJ-45 Network Ports with Built-In LEDs The front panel of the Model DS508 hub provides 8 vista RJ-45 network ports, the Model DS516 hub provides 16 vista RJ-45 network ports, and the Model DS524 provides 24 vista RJ-45 network ports.
  • Page 7: Site Preparation

    Cascade Down connector Rear Panel The rear panel of a Model DS508, Model DS516, and Model DS524 hub has two LEDs, one labeled Terminator and one labeled 10/100 Mbps Bridge. The Terminator LED indicates whether or not the built-in terminator in that hub is active (the built-in terminator eliminates the need for an external terminator).
  • Page 8 1.0 EIA rack-mount spaces needed for each hub. Wiring hardware Wiring hardware, such as punchdown blocks or patch panels, should be complete before installing the hub. Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 9: Installation Procedures

    Attach the mounting brackets (supplied in the rack mount kit) to the sides of the hub using the screws provided. Attach the hub (with the mounting brackets) to the rack using two panhead screws with nylon washers. Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide #2 Phillips screwdriver (use small screws) 8145FA...
  • Page 10 Cascade up to Eight Hubs to Build a Larger Network As many as eight Model DS508, Model DS516, or Model DS524 hubs can be cascaded for up to a maximum of 192 ports in a single repeater (or collision) domain. Any device connected to one of the 192 ports at either 10 or 100 Mbps can connect through the network to any other device attached to the cascade stack.
  • Page 11 The Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel of the hub allows you to select the Uplink (MDI) or Normal (MDI-X) position for port 8 on the Model DS508 hub, port 16 on the Model DS516 hub, and port 24 on the Model DS524 hub. All other ports are wired Normal for direct connection to PCs.
  • Page 12: Cable & Connector Information

    The RJ-45 connector (shown in the illustration with an RJ-45 plug) is used to connect workstations, hubs, and switches through unshielded twisted pair cable. The RJ-45 connector accepts four-pair Category 3 or Category 5 UTP cable. Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide Straight-through Normal or...
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting Information

    16 on the Model wrong position DS516 hub, or port 24 on the Model DS524 hub Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide Uplink Assignment on Port 8, 16, or 24 Output Transmit Data + Output Transmit Data -...
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Class A VCCI Class 1 Safety Agency Approvals CE mark, commercial UL listed (UL 1950) CSA certified (CSA 22.2 #950) TUV licensed (EN 60 950) Model DS508/DS516/DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub Installation Guide Model Model DS516 DS524 16 Ports 24 Ports 4.9 lb...
  • Page 15 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model DS508 Dual Speed Stackable Hub, the Model DS516 Dual Speed Stackable Hub, and the Model DS524 Dual Speed Stackable Hub have been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
  • Page 16: Customer Support

    France: 0800-77-17-53 Germany: 00800-06384327 (00800-0-NETGEAR) Hong Kong: 001-800-1233-4566 Japan: 0120-66-5402 Internet/World Wide Web The NETGEAR Web page is at http://www.NETGEAR.com Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-sale representative. Korea: 00308-11-0319 Netherlands: 0800-023-0981 New Zealand: 00800-1233-4566 Norway: 800-12041...

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