Contents
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Chapter 1: Product Overview ................................................. 1-1
Introduction to Fast Ethernet .....................................................................................1-1
Accton’s Fast EtherHub-8s ........................................................................................1-1
Basic Features ...........................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2: Installing the System............................................ 2-1
Pre-Installation Requirements ...................................................................................2-1
Connecting the Hub System ......................................................................................2-2
Making a Connection via an MDI-X Station Port ................................................2-2
Making a Connection via the MDI Daisy-Chain Port...........................................2-3
Distance Limit for Fast Ethernet Cabling .............................................................2-3
Providing Power to the EtherHub..............................................................................2-4
Verifying Port Status .................................................................................................2-4
Verifying System Operation ......................................................................................2-5
Chapter 3: Configuring the Network...................................... 3-1
Stand-Alone...............................................................................................................3-1
Connecting Multiple Hubs ........................................................................................3-2
Using the RJ-45 Daisy-Chain Port........................................................................3-2
Guidelines for Configuring Multiple Hubs...........................................................3-3
Chapter 4: Hardware Reference............................................. 4-1
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................4-1
Indicators..............................................................................................................4-1
Power Status ...................................................................................................4-2
Statistical Display for System Performance ....................................................4-3
Port Status Display..........................................................................................4-4
RJ-45 Ethernet Ports.............................................................................................4-5
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................4-6
Power Socket........................................................................................................4-6
