Introduction; Inspecting The Package And Product; Description - Black Box 10BASE-T Manual

10BASE-T MINIHUB
2.1 Inspecting the Package
and Product
Examine the shipping container for
obvious damage before installing
this product; notify the carrier of any
damage that you believe occurred
during shipment or delivery. Inspect
the contents of this package for any
signs of damage and make sure that
the items listed below are included:
• 10BASE-T MiniHub
• (1) pair of mounting ears
• (1) Velcro ® tape section,
approximately 3 inches long
• This User's Guide
Remove the 10BASE-T MiniHub
from the shipping container. Be sure
to keep the shipping container in
case you need to ship the unit at a
later date.
If any items are missing or
damaged, contact your supplier.
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2. Introduction

2.2 Description

The 10BASE-T MiniHub is an 8-port
10BASE-T workplace hub in a very
compact package. It is powered from
the AUI of an Ethernet device, not
an AC supply, although an optional
one is available. It is simple to install
and use in an office or lab environ-
ment, requiring no special rack
cabinets or wiring-closet apparatus.
The MiniHub is a standard physical-
layer Ethernet product and operates
independently of all software.
well-suited for small-to-medium sized
office or lab environments (up to 9
persons) that need an independent
Ethernet network. Small indepen-
dent networks built using the Hub
are easily expanded by cascading
hubs of equal or greater capacity.
See Section 3.4 for more about the
Up-Link switched-port feature.
size makes it very useful for
demonstration situations in confer-
ence rooms and in exhibitions where
a temporary network or network
expansion is needed. The 10BASE-T
MiniHub takes up minimal space
and requires no AC power, and is
rugged enough to be carried in a
coat pocket.
The 10BASE-T MiniHub is also
The 10BASE-T MiniHub's small