Asante FH208B - Manuals

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...

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...

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 ...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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 ...