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Introduction
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entire stack. The bridging operation is indicated by the illuminated Switch
LED.
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Important! Without the Base Unit, data cannot pass
between these two domains.
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Important! Do not connect two Base Units together.
Network Ideas and Concepts
FriendlyNet Stackable Ethernet Hubs allow for a variety of network design
configurations. Here is one example.
Stand-alone or Single Star Topology
In a stand-alone network, the resources, such as workstations, printers, etc., are
connected by a single hub. This is called star topology because the resources
form multiple
points emanating from a single hub. In the example shown in
Figure 1-5, seven workstations are connected to one FriendlyNet 8-Port Hub.
Figure 1-5 Stand-alone or Single Star Topology
The stand-alone design makes troubleshooting easy, since each segment
supports only one attachment.
FriendlyNet
FH208B
Link/Act
100Mbps/
MDI – II MDI – II
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4
Auto
Power Switch
Collision
10 100
or or
1 0 / 1 0 0 M b p s P o r t s
8-port Dual-speed Ethernet Hub
Workstations