D-Link DFE-908X manual About this Guide, Conventions, Overview of the User’s Guide

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Dual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s Guide

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide discusses how to install and use the DFE-908 series stackable dual-speed Fast Ethernet/Ethernet Hubs.

Conventions

References in this manual to the DFE-908 and DFE-908x hubs are fre- quently written simply as “ hub” or “ hubs” where the text applies to all models. Model numbers are normally used only to differentiate between the two where necessary.

Unless differentiated by model number, all information applies to all mod- els.

Overview of the User’s Guide

Chapter 1, Introduction. Provides information on Fast Ethernet net- works, and introduces the features of the DFE-908 series hubs.

Chapter 2, Unpacking and Setup. Helps you get started in setting up the hub.

Chapter 3, Understanding Indicators. Describes all LED indicators on the hub’s front panel. Understanding these indicators is essential to effectively using the hub.

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Contents Recyclable Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Warranties Exclusive Limited Warranty Trademarks Vcci B Warning Vii Page Table of Contents Cables and Connectors Overview of the User’s Guide About this GuideConventions About this Guide Product Description IntroductionProduct Features Dual-speed Fast Ethernet/Ethernet Hub Technology Overview 10Mbps Repeater 100Mbps Repeater NWay Detection RJ-45 Ports 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Introduction Cables and Connectors100BASE-TX Technology Overview Network Diameter TopologyHub Types Unpacking SetupFront Panel UnpackingIdentifying External Components Uplink Port LED Indicator PanelTwisted-Pair Ports Daisy-Chain OUT Port AC Power Connector For the power cordRear Panel Daisy-Chain in PortInstallation Installing the HubPower Indicator PWR Understanding IndicatorsHub State Indicators Link steady green Port State IndicatorsCollision Indicators Col 10M/ Col 100M 10Mbps and 100Mbps Utilization IndicatorsAuto-partition Auto-part steady amber Port Speed IndicatorsSwitch Indicator DFE-908x Only Receive Rx blinking greenPage Page Hub Cascading/Building a Stack Making ConnectionsConnectivity Rules Hub to End-Station Connection Making Connections Hub-to-Hub Uplink HUB Device Port Cable to USE Type Used 100BASE-TX Ethernet Cable and Connectors Cables ConnectorsCrossover Cables Contact MDI-X Signal MDI SignalDual-Speed Stackable Hubs User’s Guide Cables and Connectors Topology Star SpecificationsGeneral Hub-to-Hub CascadingEnvironmental and Physical LED IndicatorsPower Supply Operating Temperature -10to 55C 14-131FPage Offices Page Registration Card