Enterasys Networks RBTSA-AB, RBTSA-AA manual Connecting to a Hub

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Connecting the Ethernet Adapter

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Connecting to a Hub You can supply network connections for up to 16 devices, such as computers and network printers, by connecting the Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet hub, as shown in Figure 8.

	Figure 8 Connecting to a Hub
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11a/b/g Wireless Ethernet Adapter

You can directly connect the Ethernet Adapter to a hub that does not have an uplink (MDIX) port, without the need of an Ethernet crossover cable.

Connecting to a You can connect a network printer directly to the Ethernet Adapter or to Network Printer a hub that is connected to the Ethernet Adapter. Used this way, the

Ethernet Adapter allows you to place network printers in areas that are not wired for Ethernet.

1Configure the network printer as you would for connecting it to the wired LAN. For details on configuring the printer, see your printer documentation.

2If necessary, configure the Ethernet Adapter to associate with your access point.

3Connect the Ethernet Adapter to the power supply in its permanent location.

4Connect the network printer directly to the Ethernet Adapter as shown in Figure 9, or to a hub that is connected to the Ethernet Adapter as shown in “Connecting to a Hub” on page 17.

Figure 9 Connecting to a Network Printer

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Contents RoamAbout Page Contents Obtaining Support for Your Enterasys Networks Product END User License Agreement Regulatory Information Page About this Guide List conventions that are used throughout this guide ConventionsConventions Documentation Accessing OnlineRelated Product Registration Support About this Guide Introduction 802.11g 802.11aPlanning ConfigurationNetwork Operating systems, and network printers, as shown in Figure ConfigurationsWireless Infrastructure Network ExampleEthernet Adapter UnpackingEthernet Adapter Deciding Where to Place the Ethernet Adapter Place the Ethernet Adapter onto the wall, as shown in Figure To wall-mount the Ethernet AdapterConnect the power ConnectingInstalling the Ethernet Adapter Connecting to a Hub As follows IndicatorsChecking the LED LED Descriptions Determining if you Need to ConfigureAttaching An External AntennaNetworks without a Dhcp Server Shows the Ethernet Adapter configuration factory defaults Ethernet Adapter Default SettingsUsing the Enterasys Networks Installation CD Installing the Ethernet Adapter Configuring the Ethernet Configuring the Ethernet Adapter Click Configure Button Description System UsingConfigure the Ethernet Adapter through your Web browser ManagementClearing Applying System Configuration Settings System Properties Setting Description Wireless Network Select Specify the Wireless LAN Service Area to allow External and one internal antenna- this setting Set the Data Preamble 128/152-bit Shared Key No Security Open System40/64-bit Shared Key WEP 104/128-bit Shared KeyTkip Radius Authentication Server Settings Enables or disables Snmp Using the Configuration Management System About Uart Configuring Operation ModeConfiguring Network Serial Port Settings Configuring Uart Settings0x34 0x31 0x33 0x39 Factory Defaults Applying SettingsUsing FTP default To restore the settings through softwareClick Restore Using Http Using TftpUnder Tools, click Backup Wireless Ethernet Adapter For details Summary Click Refresh to update the informationFollowing table ProblemsDiagnosing Troubleshooting SymptomSolutions Disconnecting the To disconnect the Ethernet AdapterAdapter Firmware UninstallingSoftware Upgrading EthernetGetting Help Enterasys Networks using one of the following methodsPage END User License Agreement Page Regulatory Information MANUFACTURER’S Declaration of Conformity Canada Industry Canada IC Europe EU Declaration of Conformity Bipt 108, 112, 116