Connecting to a 100BASE-TX Hub
Since the KF-16M and KF-16MS hubs are designed to comply with IEEE 802.3u Class II repeater specifications, each hub can support one connection to another 100BASE-TX Class II hub only. It is recommended to preserve Port #16 as a uplink port for connecting to another hub (or a hub stack) via a UTP cable. The maximum distance is 5 meters apart.
Note: only one Class II hub connection is allowed per hub.
Figure 3-5 Connecting to a 100BASE-TX Class II Hub
Connecting to a Switch
The hub can support connections to Ethernet switches or Fast Ethernet switches. Make sure the MDI-X to MDI-I connection rule is followed when using straight-through UTP cable. The following table lists the cable and the cable length allowed for the connections to different switch devices:
Switch Connected | UTP cable used | Maximum length |
10BASE-T switch port | Category 3, 4 or 5 | 100 meters |
100BASE-TX switch port | Category 5 | 100 meters |
NWay switch port | Category 5 | 100 meters |
