Accton Technology FAST ETHERHUB-12S - Manual (Page 21)

Configuring the Network 3-1
Chapter 3: Configuring the Network
The Fast EtherHub-12s allows great flexibility in configuring your network.
You can use it in a stand-alone or multiple hub configuration. Some of the
common applications for this Fast EtherHub are described in this chapter.
Stand-Alone
This hub can be used in a simple stand-alone configuration as illustrated below.
In compliance with IEEE 802.3u standards, the maximum cable distance
between the hub and any workstation is 100 meters for twisted-pair cable.
Figure 3-1 Stand-Alone Configuration
Connecting Multiple Hubs
In a multiple hub configuration, the maximum overall segment length for inter-
hub cabling depends on many factors, including the length of the cables used to
connect station nodes to the hub system and the number of hubs you cascade
together. You can use simple calculations to determine the maximum network
diameter or the stricter guidelines outlined by IEEE 802.3u standard.