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Chapter 1: Overview
The EtherHub 1500 System
The EtherHub 1500 System is a powerful and innovative LAN network enhancement and management product series. Each component in the system supports a multi-segment bus architecture that enhances traffic management and network bandwidth utilization. This system offers the network manager a wide range of flexible configuration options, allowing you to effectively increase your network’s bandwidth. In addition, the entire installation can be monitored and controlled through any network management station.
The major components of this network system include:
EtherHub-16mi+,a 16-port intelligent hub with an SNMP- based network management agent for monitoring and controlling various network components. It includes -
∙16 RJ-45 STP station ports for connecting computers to the network using shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cable
∙1 optional port for installing an AUI, BNC or Fiber-Optic module, which permits connection to thick or thin Ethernet or 10BASE-F cable
∙2 FlexBus 1500 ports for connecting to compatible hubs via a FlexBus 1500 STP cable
∙RJ-45 port 16 which can also be converted to a daisy-chain port (![](/images/new-backgrounds/1267341/26734125xi2.webp)
) using the daisy-chain switch
∙SmartWatch™ LED panel that provides an easy way to configure and monitor the system