MDR 24/96
Hub
A Hub is an active device that is designed to connect several Ethernet devices in a “star” network. Each device connects to the hub, and the hub routes communication among the devices by sorting out destination IP addresses. If you already have a network, you probably have a hub. If you wish to connect the MDR24/96 to a computer that is already connected to a network or that you regularly use to connect to the Internet, a hub would be a worthwhile addition to your system, allowing you to have all the cables connected all the time.
Important: When connecting through a hub, do not use a Crossover cable. Hubs are designed to use standard cables.
10 Base-T vs. 100 Base-T
The recorder’s Ethernet card is hardware configured to operate at 100 Mbps. If you wish to connect an MDR24/96 to an existing Ethernet network that is configured for 10 Mbps transmission rates, it is necessary to use a 10/100 autosensing hub and/or a rate converter. Most hubs today are autosensing.
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