Accton Technology FAST ETHERHUB-12S - Manual (Page 8)

Contents
Contents vii
Chapter 1: Product Overview ................................................. 1-1
Introduction to Fast Ethernet .....................................................................................1-1
Accton’s Fast EtherHub-12s......................................................................................1-1
Basic Features ...........................................................................................................1-2
Chapter 2: Installing the System............................................ 2-1
Pre-Installation Requirements ...................................................................................2-1
Connecting the Hub System ......................................................................................2-2
Making a Connection via an MDI-X Station Port ................................................2-2
Making a Connection via the MDI Daisy-Chain Port...........................................2-3
Simplified Cable Length Constraints ..............................................................2-4
Precise Cable Length Budgeting.....................................................................2-4
Providing Power to the EtherHub..............................................................................2-5
Verifying Port Status .................................................................................................2-6
Verifying System Operation......................................................................................2-6
Chapter 3: Configuring the Network...................................... 3-1
Stand-Alone...............................................................................................................3-1
Connecting Multiple Hubs ........................................................................................3-1
Using the RJ-45 Daisy-Chain Port........................................................................3-2
Precies Guidelines for Configuring Multiple Hubs ..............................................3-3
Chapter 4: Hardware Reference ............................................. 4-1
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................4-1
Indicators ..............................................................................................................4-1
Fan Alert .........................................................................................................4-2
Power Status ...................................................................................................4-2
Statistical Display for System Performance....................................................4-3
Port Status Display..........................................................................................4-4
RJ-45 Ethernet Ports.............................................................................................4-5
Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................4-6
Power Socket........................................................................................................4-6