Page 2 - Start Here
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ™ Model EN104, Model EN108, or Model EN116 Ethernet hub. The hubs deliver standards-based, plug-and-play networking solutions forsmall businesses, home offices, and low-density workgroups of large...
Page 3 - Vista 10BASE-T Network Ports with Built-in LEDs; Product Illustration
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Verify that your package contains the following: • Model EN104 hub, Model EN108 hub, or Model EN116 hub • Mounting kit (for wall installation) • BNC T-connector and BNC 50 Ω terminator (only if you have purchased the Model EN108 hub or the Mode...
Page 4 - LEDs; The table below describes the activity of the LEDs.; Normal/Uplink Push Button; Label
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide LEDs The table below describes the activity of the LEDs. Normal/Uplink Push Button The Normal/Uplink push button allows you to select Normal (MDI-X) wiring for direct PCconnection. The push button also allows you to select Uplink (MDI) wiring f...
Page 5 - Characteristic; The rear panel also includes a DC power receptacle.; Installation Procedures
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide The rear panel also includes a DC power receptacle. Before you begin installing your hub, prepare the installation site. Make sure your operatingenvironment meets the operating environment requirements of the equipment. Characteristic Requireme...
Page 6 - Connect the Hub to a Network
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide To install your hub on a flat surface, you do not need any special tools. Be sure the hub ispositioned with at least 2 inches of space on all sides for ventilation. To install the hub on a wall, measure the distance between the mounting hole on...
Page 7 - Connecting Device
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Set the Normal/Uplink Push Button If you are connecting to port 4 on the Model EN104 hub, port 8 on the Model EN108 hub, or port16 on the Model EN116 hub, use the following table. Determine the type of cable to use and howto set the Normal/Upli...
Page 8 - Connect to a Network Using the BNC Por t; terminator terminates the
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide The following illustration shows cascading hubs together daisy-chain style and indicates thesetting of the Normal/Uplink push button on each hub. Connect to a Network Using the BNC Por t The BNC port on the rear panel of the hub is used for con...
Page 9 - Connect to a Network Using the AUI Por t; The green Link LED on each connected port is on.; Verify Installation
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Connect to a Network Using the AUI Por t The AUI port on the rear panel (found only on the Model EN108 hub and the Model EN116 hub)is normally used for connecting a thick coaxial segment. With the right type of transceiver, you can use the AUI ...
Page 10 - Troubleshooting Information
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Refer to this table and the information that follows the table to troubleshoot your hub. Symptom Cause Solution Amber Col LED blinks. There is data collision on the network. Data collision is normal on Ethernet networks. No action is required. ...
Page 11 - Cable and Connector Information
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Network Interface Cards Make sure the network interface cards installed in the workstations are in working condition andthe software driver has been installed. Hub Integrity If required, verify the integrity of the hub by resetting it. Turn pow...
Page 12 - AUI Connector Pin Assignment
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide AUI Connector The AUI connector for the hub connects the hub through an external transceiver to other devices.An inter-repeater fiber link using a 10BASE-F transceiver is an example of such an application. BNC Connector The BNC connector for th...
Page 13 - Technical Specifications
Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide The BNC port on the hub, with the BNC T-connector and the 50 Ω terminator, is used for connecting to a thin coaxial segment. General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3i, 10BASE-T, 10BASE-2, 10BASE-5 Ethernet ...