Design Features
The EtheRx Pro-Series hubs comply with the full set of repeater functions as defined by IEEE802.3 CSMA/CD and IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet standard. These functions include all Repeater Functions, Signal Regeneration, Jabber Lockup Protection, Fragment Extension, Collision-Handling, Auto Partitioning/Reconnection and Link Test. These functions are usually transparent to all network activities and are summarized below.
Repeater Functions
If any single port senses the start of a valid packet on its receiving line, the EtheRx hub will re-transmit the received data to all other ports on the network. The re-transmission of packets complies with the IEEE 802.3 specification in terms of preamble structure, voltage amplitude, and timing characteristics. These timing regenerations prevent cumulative signal loss, jitter, and distortion caused by the network cabling, and allow the EtheRx hubs to be cascaded to other Ethernet hubs.
Jabber Lock-up Protection
The EtheRx hubs implement a built-in jabber protection scheme to ensure that the network is not disabled due to transmission of excessively long data packets. This protection scheme will automatically interrupt the reception of abnormally long streams of data to prevent jabber lock-up.
Fragment Extension
If the total packet length received by the EtheRx hub is less than 96 bits, including preamble, then the hub will automatically extend the repeated packet length to 96 bits by appending a jam sequence to the original fragment. The extension of a fragmented packet allows the reliable detection of a collision by all stations attached to the network.
Collision-Handling
The EtheRx hubs will perform collision detection and respond to collision conditions as defined in the IEEE 802.3 specifications.
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