Page 2 - Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide; Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR; Start Here
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ™ Model EN516 or Model EN524 Ethernet hub. These hubs deliver standards-based, plug-and-play networking solutions for small businesses,home offices, and low-density workgroups of larger companies . The ...
Page 3 - Package Contents; Rubber
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Verify that your package contains the following: • Model EN516 hub or Model EN524 hub • Rack mount kit that includes eight small screws, four large screws, four spacers, and two rack mount brackets • Four rubber footpads • BNC T-connector and BNC 50 ...
Page 4 - Vista 10BASE-T Network Ports with Built-in LEDs; Product Illustration; Front Panel of the Model EN524 hub
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide The instructions provided in this guide are for installing and using the Model EN516 hub and theModel EN524 hub. Vista 10BASE-T Network Ports with Built-in LEDs The front panel of the Model EN516 hub has 16 RJ-45 10BASE-T ports, and the Model EN524hu...
Page 5 - LEDs; The table below describes the activity of the LEDs.; Normal/Uplink Push Button; AUI port
Model EN516/EN524 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) for direct PC connection.The push button also allows you to select Uplink (MDI) wiring for connection...
Page 6 - Characteristic; Installation Procedures
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Before you begin installing your hub, prepare the installation site. Make sure your operatingenvironment meets the operating environment requirements of the equipment. Characteristic Requirement Temperature Ambient temperature between 0 ° and 40 ° C ...
Page 7 - Install the Hub
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide To install your hub on a flat surface, you do not need any special tools. Install the rubber footpadsthat are included in the package. Be sure the hub is positioned with at least 2 inches of space on allsides for ventilation. To install the hub in a ...
Page 8 - Connect to a Network Using the 10BASE-T Ports; Connect the Hub to a Network
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Cascading refers to connecting hubs together to increase the number of ports or the number ofusers supported on the network. The 10BASE-T, BNC, or AUI ports can be used to cascade hubstogether. Connect to a Network Using the 10BASE-T Ports The twiste...
Page 10 - Connect to a Network Using the BNC Port; terminator terminates the
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Connect to a Network Using the BNC Port The BNC port on the rear panel of the hub is used for connecting to a thin coaxial segment. Youcan connect other Model EN516 or Model EN524 hubs, servers, workstations, or other devices tothe BNC port. A BNC-T ...
Page 11 - Connect to a Network Using the AUI Port; The green Power LED on the front panel is on.; Verify the Installation
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Connect to a Network Using the AUI Port The AUI port on the rear panel of the hub is normally used for connecting a thick coaxial segment. With the right type of transceiver, you can use the AUI port to connect to most types of networkmedia, includin...
Page 12 - Troubleshooting Information
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide Refer to this table and the information that follows the table to troubleshoot your Model EN516 orModel EN524 hub. Symptom Cause Solution Amber Collision LED blinks. Data collision is normal on Ethernet networks. No action is required. Amber Collisio...
Page 13 - Network Interface Cards; Cable Connector Information; twisted pair cable
Model EN516/EN524 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 power to ...
Page 14 - AUI Connector; AUI connector
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide RJ-45 Connector The RJ-45 connector (shown in the illustration with an RJ-45 plug) is used to connectworkstations, hubs, and switches through unshielded twisted pair cable. The RJ-45 connectoraccepts four-pair Category 3 or Category 5 UTP cable. Only...
Page 15 - BNC Connector; The BNC port on the hub, with the BNC T-connector and the 50; Center conductor; BNC connector; terminator
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide BNC Connector The BNC connector for the hub supports 10 Mbps data transmission and connects the hub to otherdevices. 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. 8149EA 1...
Page 16 - Technical Specifications
Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide General Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3i, 10BASE-T, 10BASE-2, 10BASE-5 Ethernet Data Rate 10 Mbps, Manchester encoded Interface 16 10BASE-T por ts (RJ-45) on the Model EN516 hub24 10BASE-T por ts (RJ-45) on the ...
Page 18 - Customer Support; Phone
NETGEAR, Inc.A Bay Networks Company4401 Great America ParkwaySanta Clara, CA 95054 USAPhone: 888-NETGEAR *M-EN500NA-0* Customer Support Phone Australia: 1800-142-046France: 0800-90-2078Germany: 0130-817305Japan: 0120-66-5402Korea: 00308-11-0319New Zealand: 0800-444-626Sweden: 020-790086United Kingdo...