LAN Master™ TX8 4
11 100BASE-TX 8-Port Hub
2. SITE CONSIDERATIONS
The site for the LAN Master™ TX8 hub must provide:
•AC power outlet for each hub
•Adequate ventilation
•Standard environmental conditions
•Isolation from electrical noise, including radio transmitters
and broadband amplifiers, motors, high power electrical
lines, or fluorescent light fixtures.
Additionally:
•The twisted pair cables should not run in the same conduit
with power line cables
•Phone lines should be separated from data cables
•Flat or “silver satin” wires should not be used.
And:
•Since the LAN Master™ TX8 functions as an Ethernet
Repeater, the entire installation should comply with the IEEE
Ethernet 802.3 specification.
5. MAINTENANCE
WARNING: DO NOT, UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES,
open and attempt to repair the LAN Master™ TX8
100BASE-TX 8-Port Hub. Failure to observe this warning
could result in personal injury or death from electrical
shock.
NOTE: Failure to observe the above warning will immediately void
the warranty.

Fault Isolation

If two network devices fail to communicate through the LAN
Master™ TX8, consider the following:
•Are the LEDs described in the previous section functioning
properly?
•Do network devices have Link Integrity enabled?
•Do network devices communicate when the LAN Master™
TX8 is not installed between them?
•Is flat or “silver satin” wire used in site internal wiring?
•Are internal wiring patch cords, punch down blocks, and
wall jacks properly pinned or configured?
•Are network interface cards properly configured?

Technical Support Contact

For assistance in fault isolation and in maintaining the LAN
Master™ TX8 100BASE-TX 8-Port Hub, contact:
Technical Support (800) 260-1312
or your local distributor.