Page 3 - Table of Contents
Page i Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................. 1-1 Package Contents .................................................... 1-1The FriendlyNet Dual-speed Hub .......................... 1-2Performance Features ...........................................
Page 5 - About This Manual; FH208 8-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub; Chapter Contents
Page -i About This Manual This manual discusses FriendlyNet Stackable Dual-speed Ethernet Hubs: ❑ FH208 8-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub ❑ FH208B 8-Port FriendlyNet Base Hub (with Bridge) ❑ FH216 16-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub ❑ FH216B 16-Port FriendlyNet Base Hub (with Bridge) These models are s...
Page 6 - Document Conventions; Commands and key words are in boldface font.
Page -ii Document Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information: ❑ Commands and key words are in boldface font. ◆ Note: Noteworthy information, which contains helpful suggestions or references to other sections in the manual, is in this format. ▲ Impor...
Page 7 - Introduction; Package Contents
Page 1-1 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the following topics: ❑ Package Contents ❑ FriendlyNet Stackable Dual-speed Ethernet Hubs ❑ FH208 8-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub ❑ FH208B 8-Port FriendlyNet Base Hub (with Bridge) ❑ FH216 16-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub ❑ FH216B 16-Port FriendlyNet...
Page 8 - The FriendlyNet Dual-speed Hub; The; must be present in the stack — as a; base; hub
Introduction Page 1-2 The FriendlyNet Dual-speed Hub Dual-speed hubs are a compact, flexible solution for workgroups or SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) LANs (Local Area Networks). The Asanté hub’s compact design makes it ideal for desktop placement or rack mounting. The Dual-speed feature allows unm...
Page 9 - FH216 16-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub; Performance Features; The Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hubs offer the following features:
Performance Features Page 1-3 Figure 1-3 FH216 16-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub Figure 1-4 FH216B 16-Port FriendlyNet Base Hub Performance Features The Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hubs offer the following features: 10/100Mbps Auto-sensing In Auto-sensing mode, hubs will automatically detect whether the ...
Page 10 - Without the Base Unit, data cannot pass; Network Ideas and Concepts; Stand-alone or Single Star Topology; points
Introduction Page 1-4 entire stack. The bridging operation is indicated by the illuminated Switch LED. ▲ Important! Without the Base Unit, data cannot pass between these two domains. ▲ Important! Do not connect two Base Units together. Network Ideas and Concepts FriendlyNet Stackable Ethernet Hubs a...
Page 11 - Installation; Components; The Front Panel of the FH208 and FH208B Hubs
Page 2-1 2 Installation This chapter cover the following topics: ❑ Components ❑ Cabling and Voltage Requirements ❑ Placement and Mounting ❑ Connecting Network Devices ❑ Powering On the Hub Components This section describes the features of the Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hubs FH208, FH208B, FH216 and FH21...
Page 12 - The Front Panel of the FH216 and FH216B Hubs; LED Indicators; 0Mbps segment
Installation Page 2-2 The Front Panel of the FH216 and FH216B Hubs The Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hubs FH216 and FH216B front panels show: ❑ Sixteen dual-speed (UTP) Ethernet ports ❑ Two MDI-II ports ❑ LED Indicators Figure 2-3 FH216 Front Panel . Figure 2-4 FH216B Front Panel LED Indicators The Dual-sp...
Page 13 - The Rear Panel; Fan
Components Page 2-3 ❑ Link/Act (green): The hubs have one Link/Act LED group — one LED for each port indicates if the port is connected and active. ❑ 100Mbps/Auto (green): Each port has an LED which indicates one of the following speed settings: ❑ 10Mbps ❑ 100Mbps ❑ Auto-sensing Figure 2-5 LED Indic...
Page 14 - The rear panels; Cabling and Voltage Requirements; Cabling Requirements; entire
Installation Page 2-4 Figure 2-6 Rear Panel of FH208 and FH208B The rear panels for the Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hubs FH216 and FH216B are similar but also include an additional MII connector as shown in Figure 2-7. Figure 2-7 Rear Panel of FH216 and FH216B with MII Connector Cabling and Voltage Requi...
Page 15 - Voltage Requirements; Voltage requirements for all models:; Placement and Mounting; Hub Location; To stack hubs using desk stands:
Cabling and Voltage Requirements Page 2-5 Voltage Requirements Voltage requirements for all models: ❑ 100 to 240Vac, 50/60Hz, 1.2A maximum ▲ Important! Check the AC power line voltage used in your area. Placement and Mounting Hub Location The location chosen for the Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hub should...
Page 16 - Slide the second hub between the stands.; Rack Mounting; Secure the screws tightly to fix the brackets to the device.
Installation Page 2-6 Figure 2-9 Desk Stands 2 Slide additional stands into the slots on top of each stand on the first hub as shown in Figure 2-10. 3 Slide the second hub between the stands. 4 Press the stands tightly against the hub. Figure 2-10 Using Desk Stands Rack Mounting A rack mount bracket...
Page 17 - Connecting Network Devices
Connecting Network Devices Page 2-7 Figure 2-11 Rack Mounting Connecting Network Devices The Auto-sensing capability allows Asanté Hubs to connect to 10Mbps and/or 100Mbps devices in your network. This section describes setting up network configurations using a variety of devices. 10Mbps/100Mbps Spe...
Page 18 - Connecting Workstations; To connect your hub to workstations or nodes:
Installation Page 2-8 or FH216B is required. See “Connecting Ethernet Hubs and Switches” on page 2-12 for further information. Forced speed also can be set to expand your network options. See “Setting Up Forced Speed for the MDI-II Ports” on page 2-10. Connecting Workstations To connect your hub to ...
Page 19 - Connecting Devices to MDI-II Ports
Connecting Network Devices Page 2-9 Figure 2-13 Connecting Workstations Connecting Devices to MDI-II Ports The Asanté Hub offers two MDI-II ports. Using straight through cables, these ports can be connected to other network devices such as a 10Mbps Ethernet hub, a 100Mbps Fast Ethernet hub, or a swi...
Page 20 - Setting Up Forced Speed for the MDI-II Ports; Connecting Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Hubs
Installation Page 2-10 Setting Up Forced Speed for the MDI-II Ports Auto-sensing is the default mode. If the devices connected to the hub using the MDI-II ports do not support Auto-sensing or if for other reasons you wish to force the speed, set the DIP switches to one of the positions shown in Figu...
Page 21 - Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs; Stacking Hubs and Cascade Connections; Cascade Connectors; Use a Cascade Connector cable to join hubs
Connecting Network Devices Page 2-11 Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs If your transmission speed is 100Mbps, using the same method, connect 100 Mbps devices using UTP Category 5 cables with RJ-45 plugs. This enables sending/receiving to other 100Mbps devices. ▲ Caution! Hubs FH208 and FH216 function as...
Page 22 - Connecting Ethernet Hubs and Switches; Separate 10Mbps and 100Mbps sources; Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hub with Bridge
Installation Page 2-12 Figure 2-17 Cascade Connector Cables ▲ Important! The Cascade In port should connect to the Cascade Out port of another hub. Connecting Ethernet Hubs and Switches Switches enable simultaneous 10Mbps/100Mbps transmission. If you wish to transmit information between 10Mbps and 1...
Page 23 - Powering On the Hub; To power on the Hub:
Powering On the Hub Page 2-13 Up to three hubs may be connected together within a collision domain. When stacking hubs: ❑ Use a Cascade Connector cable to join hubs ❑ Maximum length of the Cascade Connector cables is eight inches ▲ Caution! Place only one base unit in a network. More than one bridge...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting the Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hub; Symptom
Page A-1 A Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hub Symptom Indication Solution No power Power LED OFF Check the power cord.Make sure the power outlet is functional.Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the outlet and is securely connected to the hub. Port connectio...
Page 31 - Product Specifications; Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hub Specifications; Specification
Page B-1 B Product Specifications Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hub Specifications Specification FH208/FH216 FH208B/FH216B Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Ethernet Number of Ports Eight or 16, 10/100Mbps/Auto-sensing, RJ-45 Two MDI-II Number of Segments Two independ...
Page 33 - Technical Support; Contacting Technical Support
Page C-1 C Technical Support Contacting Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone (800) 622-7464 Fax (801) 566-3787 Internet Mail [email protected] World Wide Web Site http://www.asante.com Bulletin Board Service (BBS) (408) 432-1416 ARA BBS (guest log-in) (408) 894-0765 FTP ...
