Connecting Workstations and Other Equipment to Your Hub
WARNING: Please read the ‘Important Safety Information’ section before you start.
WARNHINWEIS: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt ‘Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen’ sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten.
AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section “Consignes importantes de sécurité” avant de mettre en route.
CAUTION: The equipment connected to the Hub must be set to operate in
Connecting workstations and other equipment to your Hub is easy. To connect a workstation to any of the Hub’s ports, use a
If you are using port 8 to connect a workstation, ensure the Uplink/Normal switch is set to Normal (out).
TP cables are very easy to use. To connect a cable, simply slot the connector into the appropriate
disconnect the cable, push the connector’s latch in and remove it.
The Hub detects all port connections, so you can start using your network immediately. If you need more ports, simply add another OfficeConnect hub.
Connecting Another OfficeConnect Hub
You may wish to connect another OfficeConnect hub to your Dual Speed Hub 8. Alternatively, you may wish to add your Hub to an existing 10Mbps network. When extending your network, you should be aware of the configuration rules given below.
If you connect two Dual Speed Hub 8 units directly together, the link between them operates at 100Mbps.
Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) Configuration Rules
The Dual Speed Hub 8 is a Class II hub. You can connect directly two Class II Fast Ethernet hubs (Class I Fast Ethernet hubs cannot be connected directly to other Fast Ethernet hubs). The total length of cable (A + B + C) between two workstations, or between a workstation and a
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