SMC Networks EZ 10/100, User Manual

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• There should be adequate space (approximately two inches) on all
sides for proper air flow.
• Make sure twisted-pair cable is always routed away from power lines,
fluorescent lighting fixtures and other sources of electrical interference
such as radios, transmitters, etc.
• Make sure that a properly grounded power outlet is within 8 feet (2.44
meters) of the hub and is powered from an independent circuit
breaker. As with any equipment, using a filter or surge suppressor is
recommended.
Instructions
1. Positioning the Hub: For desktop or shelf mounting, attach the four
adhesive foot pads to the bottom of the hub.
2. Applying Power: Plug one end of the power adapter into the socket
on the hub’s rear panel, and the other end into an appropriate electrical
outlet. Check the Power LED to be sure power is on.
Note: It is not necessary to power off the hub before connecting or
disconnecting any UTP cables, as these actions will not disrupt
the operation of other devices attached to the hub.
3. Connecting PCs: Connect each PC to an RJ-45 port on the hub
using a straight-through twisted-pair cable segment, maximum 100
meters (328 ft.). The EZ Hub 10/100 will support up to 5/8/16 PCs.
4. Cascading Hubs and Other Network Devices: If you need more
ports, connect a crossover port on another device to the Uplink port
on the hub using straight-through twisted-pair cable, maximum 100
meters (328 ft.). Note for the SMC-EZ5808DS, if you are using the
Uplink port you cannot use the fixed crossover Port 8. Also for the
SMC-EZ5816DS, be sure to select the Uplink option via the
push-button switch on Port 16.