Intel 100BASE-T4 manual Contents

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Contents
Quick Start		1
Chapter 1	Overview	3
Features		3
Physical Description		4
Chapter 2	Installing the Express Hub	9
Requirements		9
Installing a Single Hub		10
Stacking Hubs		11
Removing a Hub from a Stack		12
Installing Uplink Modules		12
Adding a Network Management Module (NMM)		13
Chapter 3	Connecting the Devices	15
Connecting Cables to the Hub		15
Checking the LEDs		16
Unit Numbering Convention		18
Partitioned Ports		18
Using a Switch to Connect Hubs		19
Connecting to Non-100BASE-T4 devices		20
Appendix A Fast Ethernet Topology Rules		23
Physical Layer Media Specifications		23
Basic Rules		24
Network Topology Extensions		26
Appendix B Optional Equipment and Technical Specifications		29
Optional Equipment		29
Technical Specifications		31
Limited Warranty	...........................................................................................................................	36

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Contents User Guide First edition August Second edition Contents Index Customer Support Inside back cover Connect the stack Install the hubsPlug power cords into each hub, then check LEDs Quick StartOverview FeaturesPhysical Description Front panelRJ-45 100BASE-T4 ports Col LED matrixPwr StatExpansion Data %Media AdapterPower receptacle Cascade connectorsRear panel Optional equipment Media adapter slotExpansion slot Installing Express HubRequirements A P T E R 2 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub Installing a Single HubStacking Hubs A P T E R 2 Installing the Express HubRemoving a Hub from a Stack Installing Uplink ModulesAdding a Network Management Module NMM Connecting Cables to the Hub DevicesConnectingChecking the LEDs Color Status indications LEDPartitioned Ports Unit Numbering ConventionUsing a Switch to Connect Hubs 100BASE-TX Uplink Module Connecting to 100BASE-TX devicesConnecting to 100BASE-FX devices Connecting to 10BASE-T devicesRouting server 100BASE-TX Uplink Module and 10/100 Downlink 100BASE-TX Uplink Module and 10/100 switching hubPhysical Layer Media Specifications Fast EthernetTopology Rules 100BASE-T4 and 100BASE-FX Basic RulesDistance limitations 100BASE-T4 and 100BASE-TXRepeater rules Network Topology Extensions Fast Ethernet Topology Rules P E N D I Optional Equipment SpecificationsOptional Equipment TechnicalCascade cables Network Management Module NMMTechnical Specifications Safety Agency Approvals Repeater TypeInterface Options Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Statement of ConditionsElectromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic SusceptibilityAvertissement Avvertenza Limited Warranty Returning a defective productLimitation of liability and remedies 100BASE-T IndexUTP NMM 100BASE-FX 100BASE-TX Intel Automated Customer Support