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Introduction
With the Sandberg Mini Hub, you can set up
a network very simply. The hub is especially
well suited for small networks with 2-5 PCs
and if necessary an ADSL connection.
Connection to the PC
Before you start to connect your new hub, it
is a good idea to get an overview of the
individual connections and components. You
may find it useful to make a drawing of the
network.
Cables
The cables that are called ‘standard’ UTP or
STP network cables in the following are
non-crossover cables. The difference be-
tween a normal UTP/STP network cable and
a crossover cable is not always obvious.
Often the crossover cables are supplied in
different colours, for example red or blue.
Sandberg’s crossover cables are always
blue. However, the best way to ensure that
a cable is crossover is to check the packag-
ing and then mark the cable itself.
When you have an overview of the individ-
ual connections, you can begin to connect
your hub as follows:
1. First connect the power supply to the
power socket and to your hub. Check
that the ‘Power’ lamp lights up.
2. Connect a standard UTP or STP network
cable to a computer. During this proce-
dure, the computer does not need to be
switched off. However, be a little careful
during connection.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into one
of the free ports in your hub.
4. Repeat points 2-3 for the other com-
puters in your network.
NB:
If you need to use your hub with an
Internet connection, contact your Internet
service provider for setup information.
Uplink
The uplink port is used to connect your hub
to another hub or a switch. If you do not
need to connect your hub to another hub or
a switch, the uplink port can also function
as a fifth port. You can use the switch to
select which function the port is to have
(uplink or fifth port (“standard”)).
1. Use a standard UTP/STP network cable
when you want to connect an uplink
port to a standard port.
2. Use a crossover cable when you want to
connect two standard ports.
3. Use a crossover cable when you want to
connect two uplink ports.