Connect The Hub To A Network - NETGEAR FE116 Installation Manual

Connect the Hub to a Network

Cascading refers to connecting hubs together to increase the number of ports or the number of
users supported on the network. The 100BASE-T ports can be used to cascade hubs together.
Connect to a Network Using the 100BASE-T Ports
The twisted pair cable extended from a 100BASE-T port is called a twisted pair segment and can
be up to 100 meters (m) in length. The 100BASE-T ports, with the exception of port 16, are MDI-
X (or Normal) ports. If you are connecting to ports 1 through 15, use either a straight-through or
crossover cable as outlined in the following table.
Connecting Port on
Model FE116 Hub
Ports 1–15
Ports 1–15
Set the Normal/Uplink Push Button
If you are connecting to port 16, use this table to determine the type of cable to use and how to set
the Normal/Uplink push button for port 16.
Connecting Port on
Model FE116 Hub
Port 16 set to Normal
Port 16 set to Uplink
Model FE116 Fast Ethernet Hub Installation Giude
Connecting Device
PC or server
Hub, router, or switch
Connecting Device
PC or server
Hub, router, or switch
Cable Used
Straight-through cable
Crossover cable
Cable Used
Straight-through cable
Straight-through cable