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LAN Master™ TX8

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100BASE-TX 8-Port Hub

Networking the LAN Master™ TX8 Hub

Use the LAN Master™ TX8 100BASE-TX 8 port hub alone to provide
eight RJ-45 Fast Ethernet port connections. 

Cascade two LAN Master™ TX8 hubs, using the uplink port at the
front of the hubs, to provide fourteen RJ-45 Fast Ethernet port
connections. 

Up to 100 meters

Up to 100 meters

Up to 100 meters

Up to 5 meters

The sole purpose of this remedy shall be provided the customer with the replacement or
repair of non-conforming goods in the manner described in this Warranty statement. This
exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as TN is
willing and able to repair or replace the defective item(s) or refund the purchase price. 

TN reserves the right to inspect products claimed to be defective under warranty either at the
customer’s location or at TN’s plant. TN assumes no liability for liability charges incidental
to the adjustment, service, repairing, removal or replacement of the product, or other costs,
or the expense of repairs made outside of its factory, except when made with TN’s prior
written consent. Additionally, Transition Networks reserves the right to charge for all testing
and shipping incurred, if after testing, a return is classified as “No Problem Found”.

TN’s total liability in connection with the products and their installation to all persons and
from all causes in the aggregate, whether in contract, tort, or strict liability, shall not exceed
the amount paid to TN for the product directly related to the alleged damage. However, in
no event shall TN have any liability to a customer or any third party for products
manufactures according to the customer’s specifications.

C. Return Procedure
The customer must follow this procedure for the return of defective items:

1. Locate the serial number(s) of the item(s) to be returned.
2. Determine the date the item(s) was received.
3. Contact Transition Networks Technical Support to determine if the problem can be

corrected on site.

If not, and the product is covered by warranty, then:

• Call the distributor directly or contact TN.
• Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA).
• Ship the item, prepaid in original packaging to Transition Networks at the above

address.

• Include the RMA number on the outside of the carton and/or on the Packing List.
• Include a copy of the RMA form.
• Include a copy of the original invoice or packing list (if possible) to expedite

processing.

• The item(s) may be shipped by the customer or the distributor.
• Transition Networks will repair or replace the unit, at TN’s discretion, and cover the

cost of the return freight to the distributor or to the customer, whichever requested
the RMA number.

If the item(s) was received more than five years ago, or if the item(s) is no longer covered by
warranty 
for other reasons, then:

• Call the distributor or contact TN.
• Request a Material Repair Authorization number (MRA).
• Ship the item(s), prepaid, in the original packaging to Transition Networks at the

above address.

• Include the MRA number on the outside of the carton add/or on the Packing List.
• Include a copy of the MRA form.
• Include a copy of the original invoice or packing list (if possible) to expedite processing.
• Only the customer (end-user) may send the items(s) to TN.
• TN will contact the customer after the item(s) have been received, inspected, and a

cost estimate of the repair determined.

• The repair charges may be billed, with customer’s approval, though the distributor, or

on a prepaid or C.O.D. basis directly to the customer. The charges will include the
cost of shipping.

The return authorization numbers are valid only for 90 days from the date issued.

Summary of Contents for HB-E-TX-8

Page 1: ...aintaining the TRANSITION Networks LAN Master TX8 100BASE TX 8 Port Hub contact TRANSITION Networks Technical Support at 800 260 1312 or contact your local distributor 33013 C LAN Master TX8 HB E TX 8 100BASE TX 8 Port Hub LAN Master TX8 17 ...

Page 2: ... A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Copyright Restrictions 1996 1997 TRANSITION Networks All rights reserved No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical without written permission from TRANSITION Networks Trademark Notice All re...

Page 3: ... better is required Either shielded twisted pair STP or unshielded twisted pair UTP can be used DO NOT USE FLAT OR SILVER SATIN WIRE Category 5 Gauge 24 to 22 AWG Attenuation 20 dB 1000 10 MHz Impedance 100 Ω 10 10 MHz Maximum Cable Distance 100 meters 330 feet 100BASE TX CONNECTOR CHARACTERISTICS The 100BASE TX connectors are standard RJ 45 connectors with standard pinning The two active pairs in...

Page 4: ...CIFICATIONS Due to the limited collision domain in 100BASE X use the shortest cables possible to make a connection between any two devices Where collisions are not a consideration full duplex longer cable may be possible Effective cable distances are determined by ambient RF noise and by signal loss in the cable Since fiber has low signal loss meter and invulnerability to RF noise fiber is the pre...

Page 5: ...n Procedure The customer must follow this procedure for the return of defective items 1 Locate the serial number s of the item s to be returned 2 Determine the date the item s was received 3 Contact Transition Networks Technical Support to determine if the problem can be corrected on site If not and the product is covered by warranty then Call the distributor directly or contact TN Request a Retur...

Page 6: ...ion com THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND EXTENDS ONLY TO PRODUCTS ASSEMBLED BY TRANSITION NETWORKS INC TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW TN DOES NOT MAKE AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXCEPT TITLE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF DESCRIPTION MERCHANTIBILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT AND ANY WARRANTY BASED UPON PRIOR WRITTEN OR ORAL R...

Page 7: ... open and attempt to repair the LAN Master TX8 100BASE TX 8 Port Hub Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or death from electrical shock NOTE Failure to observe the above warning will immediately void the warranty Fault Isolation If two network devices fail to communicate through the LAN Master TX8 consider the following Are the LEDs described in the previous section fun...

Page 8: ...ould include the following Item Part Number LAN Master TX8 HB E TX 8 Power Cord 3344 3347 3348 3349 or 3523 depending upon power configuration in country where installed User s Guide 33012 4 OPERATION The LAN Master TX8 normally requires no intervention beyond occasionally monitoring the Power and Port Status LEDs Status LEDs Status LEDs are located at the front of the LAN Master TX8 P O W E R Ill...

Page 9: ...er TX8 to be installed 2 Carefully align the LAN Master TX8 between the 19 inch rack mounting rails at the installation position 3 Install two screws through right front bracket and two screws through left front bracket using clip nuts if necessary Connecting Power to LAN Master TX8 To power ON the LAN Master TX8 1 Locate the power receptacle on the back of the LAN Master TX8 2 Connect the LAN Mas...

Page 10: ...to Port 8 connector marked MDI X 3 Connect male RJ 45 plug connector at other end of 100BASE TX cable to Port 8 connector marked MDI Up to 5 meters Connecting 100BASE TX Cable To connect 100BASE TX Cable to LAN Master TX8 RJ 45 connectors 1 Locate or build 100BASE TX cables with the following characteristics 803 2 compliant See page 15 cable length less than 100 meters male RJ 45 plug connectors i...

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