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Connecting the Hub System
The Compaq HB1004 hub has four RJ-45 ports, one of which serves as an MDI/MDI-X port.
Making a Connection via an MDI-X Port
You can connect any RJ-45 (MDI-X) station port on the hub to any device that uses a standard network interface such as a PC or server. You can also connect to an MDI-X port of a network interconnection device such as a bridge or router by using a cross-over cable.
1.Prepare the network devices you wish to network. Make sure you have installed 10Base-T network interface cards for connecting to the hub’s RJ-45 (MDI-X) station ports. You also need to prepare straight-through
shielded or unshielded twisted-pair cables with RJ-45 plugs at both ends. Use 100Ω Category 3, 4, or 5 cable for all RJ-45 connections.
2.Connect one end of the cable to the RJ-45 port of the network interface card, and the other end to any available (MDI-X) station port on the hub. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. Using the hub in a stand- alone configuration, you can network up to four end nodes.
| R J-45 |
| C onn ector |
Figure 2-3 | Inserting an RJ-45 Connector |
Compaq HB1004 10Base-T Hub User Guide
