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- Page 1 FriendlyNet FH100TX8 and FH100TX16 8-Port and 16-port Fast Ethernet Hubs User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Copyright Notice Copyright 1997 by Asanté Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this manual, or any associated artwork, software, product design or design con- cept, may be copied, reproduced or stored, in whole or in part, in any form or by any means mechanical, elec- tronic, optical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, including translation to another language or format, without the express written consent of Asanté... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction...1-1 FriendlyNet FH100TX8 and FH100TX16... 1-1 Network Reliability ... 1-2 Features... 1-2 Package Contents... 1-2 Installation...2-1 Planning 100Base-TX Networks... 2-1 Cabling Requirements... 2-2 Voltage Requirements... 2-2 Connecting Network Devices... 2-3 100Base-TX Station to Hub Connection... 2-3 Hub to Hub Connection (Cascading Hubs) ... 2-4 Multiple Hub and Station Configuration ... -
Page 4: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Asanté FriendlyNet FH100TX8 or the Friendly- Net FH100TX16 Fast Ethernet Hub. The FH100TX8 and FH100TX16 Fast Ethernet Hubs are 100Base-TX multi- port repeaters designed for networks using Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Category 5 cable or Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) cable. -
Page 5: Network Reliability
Easily mountable in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a desktop Complies with the IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet Standard FCC Class A, CE Mark certification Package Contents 8-port (FH100TX8) or 16-port (FH100TX16) FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Hub AC power cable Self-adhesive rubber feet (4) Rack-mounting brackets (2) Screws for the rack-mounting brackets (6) User’s Manual (this book) -
Page 6: Installation
Installation of the FH100TX8 or FH100TX16 hub consists of the following steps: Plan your 100Base-TX network. Review cabling and voltage requirements. Connect your hub to network devices. Mount the hub in an equipment rack or prepare it for desktop placement. -
Page 7: Cabling Requirements
Installation Figure 2-1 Sample 100Base-TX network layout Cabling Requirements 100Base-TX requires data-grade (Category 5) UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable. Important: Some installations have Category 5 cabling but do not have wall outlets and/or wiring closet punch-down blocks that meet Category 5 requirements. 100Base-TX requires that all wiring and accessories meet EIA/ TIA 568B specifications for proper operation. -
Page 8: Connecting Network Devices
Connecting Network Devices Before you connect the hub to other devices, review the following guidelines: Make sure the network cable length is less than 100 meters. Use a straight-thr network devices. When connecting two hubs together (cascading hubs), make sure that the link between them is not longer than 5 meters. -
Page 9: Hub To Hub Connection (Cascading Hubs)
Important: When using the uplink port on a hub, that hub’s last port (port #8 on the FH100TX8, port #16 on the FH100TX16) CANNOT be used. A FriendlyNet Fast Ether- net Hub’s uplink port and its last port cannot be used simultaneously. -
Page 10: Multiple Hub And Station Configuration
Multiple Hub and Station Configuration To connect two FriendlyNet Hubs and multiple Fast Ethernet network stations, follow the guidelines and diagram below. Important: Your Fast Ethernet network configuration must comply with the IEEE 802.3u standard. The maximum number of 100Base-TX hubs between any two net- work stations is TWO. -
Page 11: Mounting The Friendlynet Hub
Installation Mounting the FriendlyNet Hub The FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Hub can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or it can be prepared for desktop placement. This section describes both mounting scenarios. Equipment Rack Placement To mount the hub in an equipment rack: Mount one rack-mounting bracket (provided) on each side of the hub using the six screws provided. -
Page 12: Led Indicators
The FriendlyNet FH100TX8 and FH100TX16 each have LEDs that represent the following: Power Partition Link/Receive Utilization % Figure 3-1 FriendlyNet FH100TX8 Fast Ethernet Hub LEDs Figure 3-2 FriendlyNet FH100TX16 Fast Ethernet Hub LEDs LED Indicators Page 3-1... -
Page 13: Power
LED Indicators Power The gr een PWR (power) LED on the hub’s front panel illuminates when the hub is turned on and receiving power. Partition The yellow Partition LEDs, associated with each port, illuminate if a port has been partitioned. A port will automatically disconnect a segment if there are excessive collisions (two or more stations on the network attempt to transmit packets simulta- neously). -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Monitoring LEDs The following table describes how to troubleshoot problems with your net- work and/or the hub by monitoring the hub’s LEDs. Problem Power LED is off Partition LED is blinking con- stantly Troubleshooting Action Make sure the power adapter is connected to the power outlet and is properly inserted into the power connector on the hub. - Page 15 Troubleshooting Problem Link/Receive LED is off Page A-2 Action Make sure the hub is powered on. Make sure the device on the other end is powered on. Make sure the proper cabling is used between the device and the hub (refer to the cable guidelines specified in Chapter 2).
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Page 16: Technical Specifications
Network Media 100Base-TX Unshielded Twisted-Pair cabling (Category 5 UTP) Maximum Segment Lengths 100 meter hub-to-station connection 5 meter hub-to-hub connection Connectors 8 (FH100TX8) or 16 (FH100TX16) RJ-45 connectors 1 cross-over Uplink port LED Indicators Power Utilization Partition (per port) Link/Receive (per port) - Page 17 Technical Specifications Environment Temperature Operating: 0 C to +40 C Storage: -20 C to +70 C Humidity Operating: 10% to 80% RH Standards Compliance FCC Class A CE Mark Page B-2...
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Page 18: Technical Support
Contacting Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone Fax-Back Internet Mail World Wide Web Site Bulletin Board Service (BBS) ARA BBS (guest log-in) AppleLink Mail/BBS FTP Archive Technical Support Hours 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time USA, Monday - Friday. Technical Support (800) 622-7464 (408) 432-6018... - Page 19 ASANTÉ TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 821 FOX LANE, SAN JOSE, CA 95131 PHONE: 408.435.8388, 800.662.9686 • FAX: 408.432.7511 • e-mail address: sales@asante.com • World Wide Web site: http://www.asante.com ©1997 Asanté Technologies Inc., Asanté is a trademark of Asanté Technologies, Inc. All brand names and prod- ucts are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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