Intel Express 100BASE-T4 - Manual (Page 3)

Contents
Quick Start 1
Chapter 1 Overview 3
Features ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Physical Description .......................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Installing the Express Hub 9
Requirements .................................................................................................................................... 9
Installing a Single Hub .................................................................................................................... 10
Stacking Hubs ................................................................................................................................. 11
Removing a Hub from a Stack ......................................................................................................... 12
Installing Uplink Modules ............................................................................................................... 12
Adding a Network Management Module (NMM) ............................................................................ 13
Chapter 3 Connecting the Devices 15
Connecting Cables to the Hub ......................................................................................................... 15
Checking the LEDs ......................................................................................................................... 16
Unit Numbering Convention ........................................................................................................... 18
Partitioned Ports .............................................................................................................................. 18
Using a Switch to Connect Hubs ..................................................................................................... 19
Connecting to Non-100BASE-T4 devices ........................................................................................ 20
Appendix A Fast Ethernet Topology Rules 23
Physical Layer Media Specifications ............................................................................................... 23
Basic Rules ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Network Topology Extensions ......................................................................................................... 26
Appendix B Optional Equipment and Technical Specifications 29
Optional Equipment ........................................................................................................................ 29
Technical Specifications .................................................................................................................. 31
Limited Warranty ........................................................................................................................... 36
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