Asante Technologies user manual Introduction, Package Contents, The NetStacker II Hubs

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1 Introduction

This chapter introduces the Asanté NetStacker II 12 port and 24 port dual speed stackable hubs and provides an overview of basic hub technology. The chapter is made up of the following sections:

❑Package Contents

❑The NetStacker II Hubs

❑Performance Features

❑Network Concepts

Package Contents

The package contains the following items:

❑(1) NetStacker II 12 port hub, or NetStacker II 24 port hub

❑(1) AC power cord

❑(4) Self-adhesive rubber feet

❑(1) Rack-mount kit, which includes two rack-mounting brackets and mounting screws

❑User’s Manual (this book)

The NetStacker II Hubs

Thank you for purchasing an Asanté NetStacker II 12 port or 24 port hub. The NetStacker II products are unmanaged dual speed stackable hubs which provide a compact, flexible solution for medium to large workgroups and small office LANS. These 12-port and 24-port hubs comply fully with IEEE802.3 and IEEE802.3u standards.

Both the 12-port and 24-port hubs can be upgraded easily to managed hubs by addition of an optional plug-in management module. This module slides into a slot on the back panel of the hub. You do not need to purchase another hub to gain full management capabilities - you can convert your unmanaged hub in a matter of minutes.

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