Page 3 - Quick Start; Install the hub; Check for links
1 2 3 4 5 Blink = Activity Orange = Autodisabled Speed 100 10 1 Quick Start Install the hub Place the hub on a shelf or table, thenplug the power supply into the hub andinto a power outlet. Use only the powersupply provided with the unit. Leave atleast 3 inches (7.62 cm) clearancearound the sides of...
Page 4 - Frequently asked questions
2 Frequently asked questions Does each port operate at 10Mbps or 100Mbps? Yes. Each port on the Express 130T Standalone Hub is capable of10Mbps or 100Mbps half-duplex operation. Do I have to set a port’s speed? No. Ports on the Express 130T Standalone Hub automatically detectand match the speed of a...
Page 6 - Connection Guidelines; Connecting to 100Base-TX devices
4 Connection Guidelines You can connect the Intel Express 130T Standalone Hub to variousPCs, switches, routers, servers, and print servers running at either10Mbps or 100Mbps. Each port on the Express 130T Standalone Hubautomatically matches the highest possible speed of an attached device. Note For ...
Page 7 - LED Indicators; Autodisabled Ports
5 LED Indicators The LEDs on the front of the hub indicate the status of each port aswell as the overall condition of the hub. LED Color Meaning Power Green Hub is receiving power. Traffic % Green Utilization is low to medium (3-12 percent). Orange Utilization is medium to high (25-50+ percent). Col...
Page 8 - Connecting to another 130T hub; Connecting to a 100Mbps hub
6 You can connect the Express130T Standalone Hub to a100Mbps hub that supportsdaisy-chaining. Connecting to Hubs andSwitches Connecting to another 130T hub Using no more than 5 meters of CAT 5 UTP cable, connect the Daisy-chain port on one hub to any port except the Daisy-chain port on theother hub....
Page 10 - Connecting to a switch
8 Connecting to a switch Connecting hubs to a switch, such as the Intel Express 510T Switch,allows you to extend your network topology. The cable length betweenthe Express 130T Standalone Hub and the switch must not exceed 100meters. If you’re connecting to a 10Mbps switch, make sure you use no more...
Page 11 - Troubleshooting; Symptoms and solutions; Tips
9 Troubleshooting Symptoms and solutions Most problems with the Express 130T Standalone Hub are caused byincorrect cabling. If you have problems connecting devices, check yourcabling first. A port LED is orange. This means the hub has autodisabled (partitioned) a port. • Check the attached device’s ...
Page 12 - Cabling Requirements; Determining which cable to use
10 Cabling Requirements Straight-through vs. crossover cables Ports 1-8 on the Express 130T Standalone Hub are wired MDI-X(indicated by the ‘x’ next to the port number), which allows you to usea straight-through cable when connecting to a PC or server (networkadapter cards are wired MDI). For direct...
Page 13 - Testing a cable
11 Testing a cable Here’s an easy way to test the link integrity of a cable: 1 Plug one end of the cable into the Daisy-chain port. 2 Plug the other end of the cable into port 2X. 3 Check port 1 and port 2 Speed LEDs on the front of the unit. If these ports are lit, you have a functioning straight-t...
Page 16 - Regulatory information
14 Regulatory information Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference wh...