Contents
Contents vii

Chapter 1: Product Overview................................................. 1-1

Introduction to Fast Ethernet.....................................................................................1-1
Accton’s Fast EtherHub-12s......................................................................................1-1
Basic Features ...........................................................................................................1-2

Chapter 2: Installing the System............................................ 2-1

Pre-Installation Requirements................................................................................... 2-1
Connecting the Hub System......................................................................................2-2
Making a Connection via an MDI-X Station Port ................................................2-2
Making a Connection via the MDI Daisy-Chain Port...........................................2-3
Simplified Cable Length Constraints..............................................................2-4
Precise Cable Length Budgeting.....................................................................2-4
Providing Power to the EtherHub..............................................................................2-5
Verifying Port Status.................................................................................................2-6
Verifying System Operation......................................................................................2-6

Chapter 3: Configuring the Network...................................... 3-1

Stand-Alone...............................................................................................................3-1
Connecting Multiple Hubs ........................................................................................3-1
Using the RJ-45 Daisy-Chain Port........................................................................3-2
Precies Guidelines for Configuring Multiple Hubs ..............................................3-3

Chapter 4: Hardware Reference............................................. 4-1

Front Panel ...............................................................................................................4-1
Indicators..............................................................................................................4-1
Fan Alert.........................................................................................................4-2
Power Status ...................................................................................................4-2
Statistical Display for System Performance....................................................4-3
Port Status Display..........................................................................................4-4
RJ-45 Ethernet Ports.............................................................................................4-5
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................4-6
Power Socket........................................................................................................4-6