MaxTech HX-5 manual Introduction, Installation, User’s Guide

HX-5

User’s Guide

Section 1 - Introduction

The MaxTech HX-5 is a 5-port ethernet hub compliant with the IEEE 802.3 10Base-T standard. The five RJ-45 ports connect workstations or other devices together on a 10Base-T network using unshielded twisted-pair cable. An additional crossover port connects this hub to a second hub using standard UTP cable for easy net- work expansion. A full set of LED indicators assist in network troubleshooting.

The package contains the following items:
• Hub	• Power adapter
• User’s Guide	• Mounting plate and screws

Section 2 - Installation

1.Locating the Hub - Place the hub in a location central to your networked computers, or within the maximum cable length (328 ft.) to the farthest computer. It can be placed on a desk or it can be mounted on a wall by using the included mounting plate and screws.

2.Connecting the Power Adapter - Insert the round end of the power adapter cord into the hub’s DC Input connector (See Figure 1). Plug the transformer end of the power adapter into a 120V power outlet. The hub is powered on when this connection is made.

Note: The hub performs a self-test when it is first powered on. The power and link LEDs (except port 1) will light. The link LEDs will go off, leaving only the power LED on.

3.Connecting Workstations - Connect one end of an unshielded twisted-pair cable into the network connection of a computer. Connect the other end of

Figure 1 - HUB Connectors

	RJ-45
DC	Crossover
Power In	Port		RJ-45 jacks Ports 1 to 5
	5	5	4	3	2	1
INPUT DC	CROSSOVER

POL/RX

COLLISIONPOWER 5 4 3 2 1

LINK/TX

Part #MAN065 Rev. 1.0 1 HUB005