Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs
Installation
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Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-TX Hub
This section provides information and instructions for installing the hub on a tabletop or any other
flat surface. For instructions on installing more than one hub, see “Installing Multiple Hubs” later
in this chapter.
There are certain guidelines to follow when installing 100 Mbps networks. The EIA/TIA 568-A
standard recommends the installation of Category 5 UTP cable to handle up to 100 MHz
bandwidth. Use the guidelines outlined in “Cable Guidelines” on page C-2 of Appendix C, “Fast
Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines,” to ensure that your cables perform to specifications.
Installing the Hub on a Flat Surface
To install the hub on a tabletop or another flat surface, follow these steps:
1.
Install self-adhesive pads on the bottom of the hub.
Peel off the protective backing from the rubber pads and apply one at each of the marked
locations on the bottom of the hub.
2.
Set the hub on a table or shelf so that it has at least 2 inches (5 cm) of space on all sides.
3.
Install any additional Fast Ethernet hubs in your stack.
The Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs are Class II devices. Therefore, when stacking
hubs, connect the devices in daisy-chain style as illustrated in Figure 3-1. When connecting
more than two hubs, refer to “Installing Multiple Hubs.”
4.
Connect the devices to the ports on the hub using Category 5 UTP cable and connectors
to the RJ-45 connectors.
Refer to Appendix C, “Fast Ethernet and Cabling Guidelines,” for wiring rules and guidelines.
5.
Connect the DC power adapter cable when installation of each hub is complete.
Connect the DC power adapter cable to the power receptacle on the hub first and then connect
the power adapter to the wall.
6.
Continue with the steps in “Verifying Your Installation” later in this chapter.
