Page 2 - Start Here
M-FE116NA-1 QCARD Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ™ Model FE116 Fast Ethernet Hub. This hub delivers standards-based, plug-and-play networkingsolutions for small businesses, home offices, and low-density workgroups oflarger companies. The Model FE116 hub has the following features: •...
Page 3 - Wall mount kit; Customer Support; If the supplied power adapter does not meet your country; Package Contents
M-FE116NA-1 QCARD Verify that your package contains the following: • Model FE116 hub • Power adapter • Installation guide • Warranty & Owner Registration Card Wall mount kit Customer Support Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong,missing, or damaged parts. Kee...
Page 4 - LEDs; Label; Product Illustration
M-FE116NA-1 QCARD The instructions provided in this guide are for installing and using the ModelFE116 hub . LEDs There are two LEDs on the front panel of the hub and two on each vista100BASE-T network port (RJ-45 connector) that allow you to monitor the statusof the hub and the network. The table de...
Page 6 - Installation Procedures
M-FE116NA-1 QCARD Before you begin installing the hub, prepare the installation site. Make sure youroperating environment meets the operating environment requirements of theequipment. Place the Model FE116 hub on a flat surface or mount it on a wall with thehardware included in the wall mount kit. B...
Page 7 - Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your; Connecting Device; Connect the Hub to a Network
M-FE116NA-1 QCARD Cascading refers to connecting hubs together to increase the number of ports orthe number of users supported on the network. The 100BASE-T ports can beused to cascade hubs together. Connect to a Network Using the 100BASE-T Ports The twisted pair cable extended from a 100BASE-T port...
Page 9 - Symptom; No action is required.; Verify the Installation
M-FE116NA-1 QCARD To complete the installation, connect the power adapter first to the power jack onthe hub rear panel and then to the power outlet on the wall. When power hasbeen applied to the hub: • The green Pwr (power) LED on the front panel is on. • The green Link/Rx LED on each connected port...
Page 10 - Amber Part LED turns on.; Fast Ethernet Technology
M-FE116NA-1 QCARD Make sure the network interface cards installed in the workstations are inworking condition and the software driver has been installed. If required, verify the integrity of the hub by resetting it. Turn power to theswitch off and then back on. If the problem continues and you have ...
Page 11 - 95 feet (90 m) from the wiring closet to the wall outlet
M-FE116NA-1 QCARD LAN workstations. If your network is migrating from 10 to 100 Mbps, you canswitch and route data from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps without protocol translationand its associated delays. Fast Ethernet is based on the proven CSMA/CDMedia Access Control (MAC) Protocol. The most popular cabling...
Page 12 - General Specifications; Technical Specifications
M-FE116NA-1 QCARD General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3u, 100BASE-TX, Fast EthernetIEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Data Rate 100 Mbps with 4B/5B encoding and MLT-3 physical interface Interface 16 100BASE-T network ports (RJ-45) Power Specifications Input voltage 100 to 24...
Page 14 - Phone; The NETGEAR web page is at
M-FE116NA-1 QCARD NETGEAR, Inc.4500 Great America ParkwaySanta Clara, CA 95054USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEARE-mail: [email protected] * M - F E 1 1 6 N A - 1 * *M-FE116NA-1* Customer Support Phone Australia: 1-800-787-638 Korea: 00308-11-0319 Austria: 00800-06384327 Netherlands: 0800-023-...