Operation
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Activity
—This LED indicates that the repeater is functional and is
transmitting packets to all ports.
Power
—The red LED indicator illuminates when power is applied.
Segmentation
(Partitioning)
During power-up, the CentreCOM Multiport Repeater will automatically
enable the port provided the Auto/Manual switch is in the Auto position and
no problems are detected. If a problem is detected, or if the switch is in the
Manual mode, the port and associated cabling are isolated from the other
ports. All ports may be individually isolated from the others by placing the
Auto/Manual switch into the Manual position. Manual may be considered as
local operation of the segment. The segment could be fully operational and
still isolated from other ports. By partitioning port 1, all remaining BNC
ports, could maintain their connectivity while being isolated from the
backbone cable attached through the AUI port.
System Check
To ensure proper operation
1.
Set each port to Manual.
2.
Check the network cabling to ensure it is properly connected and
terminated.
3.
If so, apply the proper power connections.
4.
Enable each port by placing the Auto/Manual switch to Auto. Only enable
(by placing the Auto/Manual switch to Auto) the ports that have cable
segments attached.
For first time installations, it is suggested that each port be brought up and
tested one at a time and that an Ethernet compatible diagnostic tester is used
to validate proper operation. If no diagnostic tester is available, then moderate
traffic between segments will suffice. It is advisable to initially validate each
port even if only a few are required at first. After BNC segments are validated
between each other, enable the AUI port, if attached, and test for traffic
through these port.
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