Asante FriendlyNet User Manual
5-port or 8-port ethernet hub
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Page 1: Ethernet Hub
FriendlyNet Hub 5-Port or 8-Port Ethernet Hub User’s Manual Asanté Technologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131... -
Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
Asanté Technologies, Inc. will repair or replace the product. This warranty is exclusive and is limited to the FriendlyNet Ethernet Hub. This warranty shall not apply to products that have been subjected to abuse, misuse, abnormal electrical or environmen- tal conditions, or any condition other than what can be considered normal use. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ....... . . 1-1 Introducing the FriendlyNet Ethernet Hub... 1-1 5-port FriendlyNet Hub ... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introducing the FriendlyNet Ethernet Hub Thank you for purchasing the Asanté FriendlyNet 5-port or 8-port Ethernet Hub. The FriendlyNet Hub provides your network with up to 5 or 8 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) port connections. 5-port FriendlyNet Hub The 5-port FriendlyNet Hub (FH10T5) comes with five RJ-45 ports for connecting to 10Base-T network stations and one UPLINK (cascade) port for connecting to another hub. -
Page 5: Features
Introduction The FriendlyNet Hub constantly monitors its ports for signal qual- ity and automatically partitions a port producing noise or exces- sive collisions; the device automatically reconnects when the error condition is cleared. The FriendlyNet Hub automatically truncates data packets that exceed the maximum length for IEEE 802.3, preventing a device... -
Page 6: Installation
AC input power: equal to the AC power voltage used in your area DC output power: 5V 800mA Installation Overview Before you connect the FriendlyNet Hub to other devices, review the following guidelines: Make sure the network cable length is less than 100 meters. -
Page 7: 10Base-T Station To Hub Connection
Installation 10Base-T Station to Hub Connection To connect a 10Base-T network station to the FriendlyNet Hub, follow the instructions and diagram below. Important: Use a straight-through network cable. Make sure the length of the cable between the station and hub does NOT exceed 100 meters (including all patch cables and cross-connect wires). -
Page 8: Hub To Hub Connection
Hub to Hub Connection To connect two FriendlyNet Hubs, follow the instructions and dia- gram below. Important: Use a straight-through network cable. Make sure the distance between the two hubs does NOT exceed 100 meters. FriendlyNet Hubs may be interconnected as long... -
Page 9: Multiple Hub And Station Configuration
Installation Multiple Hub and Station Configuration To connect multiple FriendlyNet Hubs and Ethernet network sta- tions, follow the guidelines and diagram below. Important: Your Ethernet network configura- tion must comply with the IEEE 802.3 standard. The maximum number of cable segments between any two network stations is FIVE. -
Page 10: Wall Mounting The Friendlynet Hub
Wall Mounting the FriendlyNet Hub The FriendlyNet Ethernet Hub can be mounted to a wall or to the surface of a countertop using the screws included with the hub. To mount the hub to a wall or countertop: Screw one of the enclosed 1/2-inch screws into a wall (or countertop), leaving approximately 1/4 inch of the screw’s threads exposed. -
Page 11: Led Indicators
LED Indicators The FriendlyNet Ethernet Hub contains the following LEDs: Power LED Collision LED Link/Activity LED for each port 5-port HUB Power LED Collision LED Figure 3-1 FriendlyNet (5-port) Ethernet Hub LEDs Power LED The green PWR (power) LED on the hub’s front panel illuminates when the hub is receiving power and is turned on. -
Page 12: Link/Activity Leds
LED Indicators Link/Activity LEDs The green Link/Activity LEDs, associated with each 10Base-T port, illuminate if a twisted-pair link is connected. Blinking Page 3-2 Table 3-1 Link/Activity LEDs Normal data/link pulse reception No twisted-pair cable connected Link pulse disabled at other end No power to the hub Twisted-pair connection faulty Non-10Base-T device at other end... -
Page 13: Ethernet Configurations
Ethernet Configuration Ethernet Configuration This section describes the star topology Ethernet configuration. It is intended to help you make the proper connections for your Ethernet networking system. Star Topology A 10Base-T Ethernet network is configured in a star topology (see Figure A-1). -
Page 14: Specifications
FriendlyNet Ethernet Hub Specifications IEEE 802.3 Compliance 10Base-T Network Interface and Cable Specifications RJ-45 port: five or eight connectors for use with 10Base-T cabling Maximum Segment Lengths 10Base-T (UTP): 100 meters maximum LED Indicators Unit: Power and Collision 10Base-T ports: Link/Activity... - Page 15 Specifications Humidity Operating: 10% to 80% RH Storage: 5% to 90% RH Input Power Requirements Voltage: AC voltage to 5VDC external power Frequency: 47Hz to 63Hz Standards Compliance FCC Class A Page B-2...
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Page 16: 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 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time USA, Monday - Friday. Technical Support (800) 622-7464 (408) 435-0706... - Page 17 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 products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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