About this Manual

Purpose

This user manual gives you all the information you need to operate the
AcerHub ALH-608ds dual-speed Ethernet hubs properly.
Note: ALH-608ds is the model number of AcerHub 608ds.This model number
"ALH-608ds" will be used through this manual.

Manual Structure

This user manual consists of Quick Installation Guide, four chapters and one
appendix as follows:

Quick Installation Guide

Chapter 1 Overview
This chapter describes the features and functions of the AcerHub ALH-608ds
hub, and the items in the package.
Chapter 2 Make Your Hub Ready
This chapter describes the installation procedures to quickly make your hub
ready for networking and the easiest way to find out if the hub is working well.
Chapter 3 Building Feasible Networks
This chapter describes the network topology for hybrid 10Mbps and 100Mbps
networks, cabling requirements for connections, and the interoperability
between other hubs and switches. A detailed introduction of the bridged uplink
port will also be given.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
This chapter provides a simple troubleshooting guideline that you can follow to
eliminate errors for quick network recovery.
Appendix A Specifications
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