Connecting End Nodes - Planet NOVA100 Series Manual

to any other kind of hub through "Uplink" port. These two
hubs can come from different suppliers.
n Second -- you can connect the hub to another hub by
expansion connector. The function of expansion connector is
defined by manufacture, therefore, different vendor supplied
hubs can not be connected together.
n Third -- Two stacks can connect together by using method
one, i.e. choosing one station port from the first stack and one
"Uplink" port from another stack, and linking these two ports
within 5 meters (16.4 feet) length.

Connecting End Nodes

LAN end nodes such as single-user computers, servers,
bridges, and routers must be connected to the 100Base-TX
ports using straight-wired high-grade (Category 5 unshielded
or Type 1 shielded) twisted-pair cabling.
We recommend starting with the lower-numbered ports when
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connecting Ethernet LAN and the new hub does not have an
"Uplink" port or switch, you will have to use "Uplink" port
on the hub for the connection.
We also recommend making sure the end node is turned off
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before plugging the cable in for the first time. If the plug does
not fit well and the node's LAN board is loose, forcible
insertion can momentarily break an internal contact and
damage the end node.
Following are step-by-step instructions for connecting an end
node to the hub using straight-wired twisted-pair cable.
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