Asante FH100TX16 - Manuals

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Page 3 - Table of Contents

Page i Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................... 1-1 FriendlyNet FH100TX8 and FH100TX16 ............................................. 1-1 Network Reliability ....................................................................... 1-...

Page 4 - Introduction

Page 1-1 1 Introduction FriendlyNet FH100TX8 and FH100TX16 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 (...

Page 5 - Network Reliability; Package Contents

Introduction Page 1-2 Network Reliability To ensure network reliability, each hub monitors their ports for signal quality and automatically disconnects stations transmitting excessive noise, reconnect-ing them when the problem is resolved. The hubs automatically truncate data packets that exceed the...

Page 6 - Installation; Planning 100Base-TX Networks; two hubs

Page 2-1 2 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. Planning ...

Page 7 - Cabling Requirements; Voltage Requirements

Installation Page 2-2 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 mee...

Page 8 - Connecting Network Devices; 00Base-TX Station to Hub Connection; ough

FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Hub User’s Manual Page 2-3 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 ough twisted pair cable to connect ports to network device...

Page 9 - A FriendlyNet Fast Ether-

Installation Page 2-4 Hub to Hub Connection (Cascading Hubs) To connect two hubs together, follow the instructions and diagram below. ▲ 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- ...

Page 10 - Multiple Hub and Station Configuration

FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Hub User’s Manual Page 2-5 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 sta...

Page 11 - Mounting the FriendlyNet Hub; Equipment Rack Placement; Desktop Placement

Installation Page 2-6 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: 1 Moun...

Page 12 - LED Indicators

Page 3-1 3 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

Page 13 - Partition; yellow; Utilization; gr een

LED Indicators Page 3-2 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 th...

Page 14 - Troubleshooting; Monitoring LEDs

Page A-1 A 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 Action Power LED is off ✔ Make sure the power adapter is connected to the power outlet and is properly inserted into the power...

Page 16 - Technical Specifications

Page B-1 B Technical Specifications FH100TX8 and FH100TX16 Fast Ethernet Hub Standards ❏ IEEE 803.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet 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 Conn...

Page 17 - Environment; Standards Compliance

Technical Specifications Page B-2 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 18 - Technical Support; Contacting Technical Support

Page C-1 C Technical Support Contacting Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone (800) 622-7464 Fax (408) 432-6018 Fax-Back (800) 741-8607 Internet Mail [email protected] World Wide Web Site http://www.asante.com Bulletin Board Service (BBS) (408) 432-1416 ARA BBS (guest log...