Kingston Technology KNE8WG, KNE8SE, KNE16WG, KNE16SE manual Linear Bus Network, Horizontal Cascading

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12	Network Configurations

Linear Bus Network

The typical network configuration for 10BASE2 networks is a Linear Bus topology in which nodes are connected to the BNC connector via a thin coaxial cable. This configuration allows 10BASE2 nodes to communicate with a 10BASE-T segment. A BNC 50Ω (Ohm) terminator must be attached to each end of the trunk segment. One of the terminators must be grounded. The purpose of the terminators is to terminate the network and block electrical interference.

Grounded Terminator on last Node

Thin Ethernet Coax Cable

Terminator
BNC	AUI	16	15	14	13	12	11	10	9	8	7	6	5	4	3	2	1	POWER

Fig. 3-2 Linear Bus Connection

Horizontal Cascading

The EtheRx hubs can be horizontally cascaded to other hubs as long as the Ethernet 5-4-3 Rule is met (Refer to page 11). This connection can be made through the BNC port, AUI port (16-Port models only), or one of the UTP ports. To cascade to another hub, use the last UTP port which has a cascade switch to support either straight through or crossover cable types. Figure 3-3 below is an example of horizontal cascading using the KNE16TP/WG under the Ethernet 5-4-3 rule.

Fig. 3-3 Horizontal Cascading

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EtheRx User’s Guide - Rev. B00

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Contents Page Page Port and 16-Port Ethernet Hubs User’s Guide Part No -001.B00Page Table of Contents Kingston Technology Company EtheRx User’s Guide Rev. B00 Introduction KNE16TP/SEModel Types Port Hub ModelsSpecial Features Package ContentsJabber Lock-up Protection Design FeaturesRepeater Functions Fragment ExtensionAutomatic Partitioning/Reconnection Link TestFront Panel Hardware InstallationPower LED Stacking Ports SE models onlyUtilization and Collision LEDs AUI LEDCascade Switch Or 16 UTP Port LEDsUsing a Straight-Through Cable Using a Crossover Cable BNC Port Pin AC Power JackRear Panel AUI PortNetwork Configurations Ethernet 5-4-3 RuleEthernet Star Network Linear Bus Network Horizontal CascadingStacking EtheRx SE Hubs Stack up to Five SE HubsAppendices Appendix a Pin Assignments UTP Pin AssignmentsAUI Pin Assignments 16-Port models only Pin NumberUTP Cable Wiring Appendix B Cabling GuidelinesCable Type Cable Wiring Standards Fig. B-4 2-Pair UTP WiringAppendix C Specifications EtheRx 8-Port WorkGroup and Stackable HubsEtheRx 16-Port WorkGroup and Stackable Hubs Fig. D-1 Mounting Template specifications Appendix D Mounting TemplatesAppendix E Product Warranties and Notices Limited Warranty Duration of WarrantyWarranty Claim Requirements C. Certification CE NoticeHow to Reach Kingston Revision HistoryRevision Level Comment Same as above. For both 8-Port