This chapter describes the network topology for hybrid 10 Mbps and 100
Mbps networks, cabling requirement for connections, the interoperability
between hubs and switches. And tell you how to use the ALW-3016 to
expand your port numbers.

3.1 Connecting a hub/switch to normal port

You can use the ALW-3016 as a backbone switch in small and medium
size LAN environment, and for the purpose of expanding your port number
you can connect another hub/switch with it's uplink port to the normal port
of ALW-3016. See Figure 3-1-1
1. Place the hub/switch on a stable surface.
2. Use one end of the UTP/STP cord to connect to the uplink port of the
hub/switch.
3. Use the other end of the UTP/STP cord to connect to the normal port of
ALW-3016
4. Check the status of LNK ACT 100/LNK ACT 10 LED. If the LNK ACT
100 /LNK ACT 10 LED is lit on green then it works normal.
5. Then you can connect the terminal to the new hub/switch
Figure 3-1-1 Connecting to normal port with other hub/switch
3. Apply a feasible networking
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