Asante Technologies FH208B User Manual
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Page i
Introduction .............................................................. 1-1
Package Contents .................................................... 1-1
The FriendlyNet Dual-speed Hub .......................... 1-2
Performance Features .............................................. 1-3
10/100Mbps Auto-sensing ................................ 1-3
Network Ideas and Concepts ................................... 1-4
Stand-alone or Single Star Topology ................. 1-4
Installation ................................................................ 2-1
Components ........................................................... 2-1
The Front Panel of the FH208 and
FH208B Hubs ................................................. 2-1
The Front Panel of the FH216 and
FH216B Hubs ................................................. 2-2
The Rear Panel .................................................. 2-3
Cabling and Voltage Requirements ......................... 2-4
Cabling Requirements ....................................... 2-4
Voltage Requirements ....................................... 2-5
Placement and Mounting .................................. 2-5
Connecting Network Devices .................................. 2-7
10Mbps/100Mbps Speed Sources ..................... 2-7
Connecting Workstations ................................. 2-8
Connecting Devices to MDI-II Ports ................ 2-9
Connecting Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Hubs . 2-10
Stacking Hubs and Cascade Connections ........ 2-11
Connecting Ethernet Hubs and Switches ........ 2-12
Powering On the Hub .......................................... 2-13