3. Making Network Connections
Network Connectors and Rear Switch
The hub provides 8 dual-speed TP ports. Each can support one con- nection to either a 10BASE-T Ethernet device or a 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet device using 2-pair UTP cable. One configuration switch is located on the rear panel. The switch is used for setting the operation mode for the hub. Three selections are available as follows:
AUTO mode | Set all TP ports to be auto-sensing ports |
100M mode | Set all TP ports to be 100BASE-TX ports |
10M mode | Set all TP ports to be 10BASE-T ports |
For AUTO mode, each TP port can support either the Ethernet 10Mbps connection or a Fast Ethernet 100Mbps connection with auto-sensing the connection speed. For 100M mode, the TP port supports connection to a 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet device only. For 10M mode, the TP port supports connection to a 10BASE-T Ethernet device only.
