Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs
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Introduction
Features
The Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs have the following key features:
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IEEE 802.3u standard compliant for interoperation with all 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
(100 Mbps) products.
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Stackable architecture allows starting with as few as 8 ports and growing the network as required
by stacking up to four hubs for a total of 64 ports.
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Easy Plug-and-Play installation with no software to configure saves time and minimizes the
potential for configuration errors.
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Stackable chassis equipped with:
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8 or 16 fast 100BASE-TX ports to provide fast information exchange, resource sharing, and
client or peer-to-peer communication using simple Category 5 UTP wiring.
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Built-in LEDs to clearly indicate individual port status.
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Additional LEDs to provide network traffic status for the hub.
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Normal/Uplink push button for simplifying network extension. In the Uplink mode, signals
are crossed to allow a straight-through cable to be used on one of the 100BASE-T ports (Port
8 on the Model FE508 hub and Port 16 on the Model FE516 hub) for connection to a
100BASE-T switch or router.
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Compact design enables tabletop or rack-mounting installation.
