Kingston Technology KNE8TP Network Configurations, Ethernet 5-4-3 Rule, Ethernet Star Network

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Network Configurations

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Network Configurations

The installation of the EtheRx hub is simple and can be configured for either the Ethernet Star topology, Linear Bus topology, or vertically stacked (SE models only), or horizontally cascaded to other Ethernet hubs. For cascading, please observe the Ethernet 5-4-3 Rule.

Ethernet 5-4-3 Rule

The Ethernet 5-4-3 rule states that the maximum transmission path permitted between any two stations is:

•5 segments

•4 repeater sets

•3 coax segments. The remaining 2 segments may be linked segments

Ethernet Star Network

The typical network configuration for 10BASE-T Ethernet is a Star Topology, in which nodes are connected to a central Ethernet hub. Since a Crossover function is implemented on all ports (except the last UTP port which uses a Cable Switch to support both cable types), a Straight-Through UTP cable should be used. The physical network connection is illustrated in Figure 3-1.

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Fig. 3-1 Star Network Connection

EtheRx User’s Guide - Rev. B00

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Contents Page Page Part No -001.B00 Port and 16-Port Ethernet Hubs User’s GuidePage Table of Contents Kingston Technology Company EtheRx User’s Guide Rev. B00 KNE16TP/SE IntroductionPort Hub Models Model TypesPackage Contents Special FeaturesRepeater Functions Design FeaturesJabber Lock-up Protection Fragment ExtensionLink Test Automatic Partitioning/ReconnectionPower LED Hardware InstallationFront Panel Stacking Ports SE models onlyAUI LED Utilization and Collision LEDsOr 16 UTP Port LEDs Cascade SwitchUsing a Straight-Through Cable Using a Crossover Cable Rear Panel Pin AC Power JackBNC Port AUI PortEthernet Star Network Network ConfigurationsEthernet 5-4-3 Rule Horizontal Cascading Linear Bus NetworkStack up to Five SE Hubs Stacking EtheRx SE HubsAppendices UTP Pin Assignments Appendix a Pin AssignmentsPin Number AUI Pin Assignments 16-Port models onlyCable Type UTP Cable WiringAppendix B Cabling Guidelines Fig. B-4 2-Pair UTP Wiring Cable Wiring StandardsEtheRx 8-Port WorkGroup and Stackable Hubs Appendix C SpecificationsEtheRx 16-Port WorkGroup and Stackable Hubs Appendix D Mounting Templates Fig. D-1 Mounting Template specificationsDuration of Warranty Appendix E Product Warranties and Notices Limited WarrantyWarranty Claim Requirements CE Notice C. CertificationRevision History How to Reach KingstonSame as above. For both 8-Port Revision Level Comment