NETGEAR EN104TP manual Connect the Hub to a Network, Set the Normal/Uplink Push Button

Connect the Hub to a Network

Cascading refers to connecting hubs together to increase the number of ports or the number of users supported on the network. The 10BASE-T ports can be used to cascade hubs together.

The twisted pair cable extended from a 10BASE-T port (or UTP port) is called a twisted pair segment and can be up to 100 meters (m) in length. The 10BASE-T ports, with the exception of port 4 on the Model EN104TP hub, port 6 on the Model EN106TP hub, or port 8 on the Model EN108TP hub, are MDI-X (or Normal) ports. Use the following table as a guide for selecting the appropriate network cable.

Connecting Port	Connecting Device	Cable Used
on the Hub
Model EN104TP hub:
Ports 1–3	PC, server, or router	Straight-through cable
Ports 1–3	Hub or switch	Crossover cable
Model EN106TP hub:
Ports 1–5	PC, server, or router	Straight-through cable
Ports 1–5	Hub or switch	Crossover cable
Model EN108TP hub:
Ports 1–7	PC, server, or router	Straight-through cable
Ports 1–7	Hub or switch	Crossover cable

Set the Normal/Uplink Push Button

If you are connecting to port 4 on the Model EN104TP hub, port 6 on the Model EN106TP hub, or port 8 on the Model EN108TP hub, use the following table. Determine the type of cable to use and how to set the Normal/Uplink push button for port 4, port 6, or port 8.

Connecting Port	Connecting Device	Cable Used
Port 4, port 6, or port 8	PC, server, or router	Straight-through cable
set to Normal
Port 4, port 6, or port 8	Hub or switch	Straight-through cable
set to Uplink

Model EN104TP/EN106TP/EN108TP Ethernet Hub Installation Guide