Hardware Reference 4-1
Chapter 4: Hardware Reference
Before connecting any network device to this hub, please review Chapter 2 for
information on system installation and Chapter 3 for a brief look at common
network architectures. This chapter describes the hardware features of the Fast
EtherHub-12s. For easier management and control of the hub, familiarize
yourself with the display indicators and ports.

Front Panel

There are 12 RJ-45 MDI-X station ports and 1 RJ-45 MDI daisy-chain port on
the front panel. Moreover, the system indicators provide a simple interface for
monitoring the hub. The front panel includes an alert indicator to show if the
fan has failed, a power indicator, a statistical display for network traffic, and
port status indicators as shown below.
100BASE-TX Class II Repeater
Figure 4.1 Front Panel

Indicators

The SmartWatch indicator panel simplifies monitoring of various network
conditions by providing LEDs that indicate the status of each station port and
the overall condition of the hub. It provides all the key information required to
manage your network on a daily basis. The following pages list the indicators
and their functions.