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2.4 Cascading Multiple Hubs

More than one hub can be cascaded together to be a hub stack using the cascade cable supplied with the hub. Two cascade connectors are lo- cated on the rear of the hub and labeled IN and OUT respectively for KF-16M. For KF-16MS, only IN cascade connector is provided.

Before cascading hubs, make sure the power to the hubs is turned off. Connect one end of the cascade cable to the IN connector of the first hub and connect the other end to the OUT connector of the second hub as shown in the following figure:

Figure 2-5 Cascading Two Hubs

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Port Dual-speed Ethernet / Fast Ethernet Hub KF-16M, KF-16MS United States DOC.980302-KF16M/16MS-NK P/N Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction Installing the Dual-speed HubLED Indicators Making Network Connections Figures Introduction Dual-Speed Ethernet / Fast Ethernet Hub Units Features Dual-speed Hub Technology Dual-speed Hub Design Dual-speed Hub with Built-in 10/100 Switch Specifications Installing the Dual-speed Hub Packing ListMounting the Hub Desktop Mounting Install Rack Mount Brackets Rack Mounting Front Panel and Rear Panel Components on the Front and Rear Panel AC Power Socket 1X 16X RJ-45 ConnectorsAC Power Switch Cascading Multiple Hubs Cascading Two Hubs Cascading Four Hubs in One Stack Making Network Connections RJ-45 ConnectorsDual-speed Twisted-pair Ports UTP Cables Straight-through UTP and Crossover UTP Connecting to a Computer Connecting to Computers Connecting to 10BASE-T Hubs Connecting to a 100BASE-TX Hub Switch Connected UTP cable used Maximum length Connecting Two Hub Stacks Hub Stack Connection LED Panel LED IndicatorsInterpretation 10M Link The port has a good link to a 10M Ethernet device