Tonino Lamborghini OperationGuide MDR24/96 - Manual (Page 32)

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Hub
A Hub is an active device that is designed to connect several Ethernet devices
in a “star” network. Each device connects to the hub, and the hub routes
communication among the devices by sorting out destination IP addresses.
If you already have a network, you probably have a hub. If you wish to
connect the MDR24/96 to a computer that is already connected to a network
or that you regularly use to connect to the Internet, a hub would be a
worthwhile addition to your system, allowing you to have all the cables
connected all the time.
Important: When connecting through a hub, do not use a Crossover cable.
Hubs are designed to use standard cables.
10 Base-T vs. 100 Base-T
The recorder’s Ethernet card is hardware configured to operate at 100 Mbps.
If you wish to connect an MDR24/96 to an existing Ethernet network that is
configured for 10 Mbps transmission rates, it is necessary to use a 10/100
autosensing hub and/or a rate converter. Most hubs today are autosensing.