First edition August Second edition | Intel 100BASE-T4 specification

First edition	August 1996
Second edition	December 1996

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Intel 100BASE-T4 manual First edition August Second edition

Contents

User Guide First edition August Second edition Contents Index Customer Support Inside back cover Quick Start Install the hubsPlug power cords into each hub, then check LEDs Connect the stack Features Overview RJ-45 100BASE-T4 ports Physical DescriptionFront panel Stat LED matrixPwr Col Adapter Data %Media Expansion Rear panel Power receptacleCascade connectors Expansion slot Optional equipmentMedia adapter slot Requirements InstallingExpress Hub Installing a Single Hub A P T E R 2 Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub A P T E R 2 Installing the Express Hub Stacking Hubs Installing Uplink Modules Removing a Hub from a Stack Adding a Network Management Module NMM DevicesConnecting Connecting Cables to the Hub Checking the LEDs LED Color Status indications Unit Numbering Convention Partitioned Ports Using a Switch to Connect Hubs Connecting to 100BASE-TX devices 100BASE-TX Uplink Module Routing server Connecting to 100BASE-FX devicesConnecting to 10BASE-T devices 100BASE-TX Uplink Module and 10/100 switching hub 100BASE-TX Uplink Module and 10/100 Downlink Topology Rules Physical Layer Media SpecificationsFast Ethernet 100BASE-T4 and 100BASE-TX Basic RulesDistance limitations 100BASE-T4 and 100BASE-FX Repeater rules Network Topology Extensions Fast Ethernet Topology Rules P E N D I Technical SpecificationsOptional Equipment Optional Equipment Network Management Module NMM Cascade cables Technical Specifications Interface Options Safety Agency ApprovalsRepeater Type Electromagnetic Susceptibility Statement of ConditionsElectromagnetic Emissions Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Avertissement Avvertenza Limitation of liability and remedies Limited WarrantyReturning a defective product Index 100BASE-T UTP NMM 100BASE-FX 100BASE-TX Intel Automated Customer Support