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Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
EN108, or Model EN116 Ethernet hub. The hubs deliver standards-based, plug-
and-play networking solutions for small businesses, home offices, and low-
density workgroups of larger companies.
In this installation guide, all three hubs are referred to collectively as the Model
EN104/EN108/EN116 hub. Each hub is listed individually when information is
provided that refers to a specific model.
Features
The Model EN104/EN108/EN116 hub has the following features:
• Four (on the Model EN104 hub), eight (on the Model EN108 hub), and
sixteen (on the
Model EN116 hub)
provide 10 megabit per second (Mbps) networking using simple unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) wiring
• Built-in LED indicators for at-a-glance status checks by vista networks
ports
• AUI (not on the Model EN104 hub) or coaxial BNC backbone support for
connecting to an existing Ethernet segment or external transceiver, or for
network expansion by connecting multiple hubs together using twisted pair
or coaxial cabling
• Uplink port for connecting to other hubs using simple straight-through
cables
• Clear front-panel light-emitting diode (LED) indicators to monitor overall
hub status
• Plug-and-play installation with no software to configure
• Complete hub functions including packet retiming, collision detection,
preamble regeneration, and fragment extension
• Automatic partitioning and reconnection of a port that has excessive
collisions or is jabbering
• Automatic polarity detection for recognizing and correcting incorrect
polarity on the receive pair
• Compact design, enabling easy tabletop or rack-mounting installation
• External power adapter
• Limited lifetime warranty on the unit and three-year warranty on the power
supply
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
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