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Connecting Hubs Using 10BASE-2 (Coax)
When using 10BASE-2 (Coax) cable, it is important
that both ends of the segment are properly
terminated with 50 Ohm
terminators (
end pieces
)
.
Only use 50 Ohm 10BASE-2 (Coax) cables and use a
‘Y’ piece for each hub. You can use ‘T’ pieces but ‘Y’
pieces provide adequate clearance of the other ports.
Connect a 10BASE-2 ‘Y’ piece to each of your hubs.
Daisy-chain each ‘Y’ piece
with 10BASE-2 (Coax)
cable to form a single segment, as shown in
Figure 2-4
. Remember to terminate the two free ends
of the segment by fit
ting
t
erminators (end pieces).
To disconnect a
10BASE-2 (Coax)
cable, twist each
connector counter-clockwise to unlock it, and
remove it.
Figure 2-4
Correct Hub Connections Using 10BASE-2 (Coax)
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