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FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. The device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Table of Contents FCC Compliance Statement................iii Chapter 1 Product Description ..................1 Key Features....................... 1 The Front and Back Panels................2 Front Panel LEDs..................3 Back Panel LEDs..................3 Chapter 2 Installation ...................... 5 Verifying the Package Content ................5 To Place a Single LanEdge Product on a Desktop........
Chapter 1 Product Description The LanEdge FastHub8 and FastHub16 are 10/100 Mbps dual speed hubs for small or medium business applications. With 8 or 16 10/100 Mbps plug-and- play dual speed ports, the hubs support both 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps devices in a single network.
Product Description The Front and Back Panels Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the front and back panels of the hub. Figure 1 FastHub8 Front and Back Panels Figure 2 FastHub16 Front and Back Panels...
FastHub 8 and FastHub 16 Installation Guide Front Panel LEDs Power. Indicates that the hub is receiving power and is operational. Collision 10M/100M. Each unit has two Collision LEDs: 10M indicates a collision on the 10 Mbps segment, and 100M indicates a collision on the 100 Mbps segment.
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Product Description Uplink Switch. The slide switch located on the right side of the back panel is for the uplink function. To use Port 8 as an Uplink port, manually set the switch to the “Uplink” position. This eliminates the need for a crossover cable when connecting directly to another hub.
Chapter 2 Installation The hub does not require software configuration, and is ready to work by simply attaching the cables and power adapter. This chapter provides information and procedures to install the unit. Verifying the Package Content Before you start installation, please check the contents of the package. The product package should include the following: One FastHub8 or FastHub16 unit Accessory bag containing rubber feet and bumpers for desktop...
Installation Placing the Hub You can wall mount a single LanEdge product, place it on a desktop, or interlock two or more to form a single unit that occupies only one footprint on the desktop. Caution Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling.
FastHub8 and FastHub16 Installation Guide To Interlock a Group of LanEdge Products on a Desktop The interlocking feature of the LanEdge products makes it easy for you to install the units on a desk or table. You can place the units on top of each other and interlock them to form a stack.
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Installation 4. Pry off the interlock cap at each corner of the unit. Refer to Figure 4. From the side of the unit, insert the tip of a small straight-slot screwdriver into the opening of the interlock cap. Press down on the screwdriver to pry the cap off.
FastHub8 and FastHub16 Installation Guide Powering on the Hub Apply power to the FastHub8 and FastHub16 as follows: 1. Plug the power cord into the AC power adapter. 2. Connect the DC cable from the adapter into the hubs’ DC input. 3.
Installation Connecting Cables The FastHub8 and FastHub16 have 8 and 16 ports on the back panel, respectively. If the port is connected but the Link/Activity LED is dark (not lit), refer to Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting” on page 11 for further instructions. Connect devices to the hub ports using the following guidelines.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting No Power If the Power LED is OFF, check the following to isolate the problem: Make sure the AC/DC adapter is properly connected to the power outlet and inserted into the power connection on the hub. Determine whether or not the outlet is functional by plugging another device into the receptacle.
Troubleshooting 100M LED If the 100M LED for the port does not indicate the correct speed, check the following: If the port is auto-negotiating, wait 1-3 seconds after the device cable is connected, or power is applied, for the negotiation process to complete.
Appendix A FastHub8 and FastHub16 Specifications Table 2 Technical Specifications Standard IEEE 802.3, 10Base-T and IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Class I and II Repeater Interface RJ45 x 8/16 Cable Connections RJ45 (10Base-T) UTP Category 3, 4, 5 for 10 Mbps RJ45 (100Base-TX) UTP/STP Category 5 for 100 Mbps LEDs Power Collision: 10M or 100M...
Appendix B LanEdge FastHub8 and FastHub16 Installation Guide Feedback Please tell us what additional information you would like to see discussed in this guide. If there are topics you would like information on that were not covered in this guide, please photocopy this page, answer the questions and fax or mail this form back to Allied Telesyn.
Appendix C Technical Support Fax Order Name ________________________________________________________________________ Company_____________________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________State/Province __________________________________ Zip/Postal Code ______________________ Country __________________________________ Phone __________________________________ Fax__________________________________ Incident Summary Allied Telesyn model number ____________________________________________________ Firmware release number of Allied Telesyn product (if applicable) _ _____________________ Other network software products I am using (e.g., network managers) _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Brief summary of problem ______________________________________________________...
Appendix D Where To Find Us For Technical Support or Service Location Phone Americas 1 (800) 428-4835 1 (503) 639-3976 United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America Asia (+65) 3815-612 (+65) 3833-830 Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Korea, Philippines, China, India, Hong Kong Australia 1 (800) 000-880...
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