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Quick Inst allation Gu ide for 16/2 4/32 po rts Dual Spe ed Hub ADH16SB ADH24SB ADH32SB[...]
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FCC COMPLIANCE STA TEMENT This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the instructions provided with the equipment, may cause interference to radio and TV reception. The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device[...]
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Chapter 1 Introduction ....................................1 Chapter 2 Features & Specifications .................3 Chapter 3 Package Contents .............................5 Chapter 4 Physical Description ........................6 Chapter 5 Installation ......................................9 Chapter 6 T rouble - shooting ......................[...]
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1 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this rackmount stackable dual-speed hub. Migrating from traditional 10Mbps Ethernet to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet is now simple and affordable with these dual-speed hubs. These high performance 16-port, 24-Port, 32-port 10/100Mbps stackable dual- speed hubs are equipped with 16, 24, 32 RJ45 dual-speed[...]
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Dual-Speed hub with internal switching function automatically switches data traffic between devices running at different speed, which allows communications between ports running at 10Mbps and ports running at 100Mbps. Dual-Speed hub with internal switching function can save money by eliminate the need to purchase expensive Switches for users with m[...]
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2 2 Features & Specifications (1) Features Consists of one internal 10Mbps Ethernet segment and one internal 100Mbps Fast Ethernet segment. Supports Auto-Sensing RJ45 ports which automatically sense and select optimum speed and route data traffic to corresponding internal segments. Built-in Uplink selection for the last port to connect with reg[...]
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(2) Specifications Standards : IEEE 802.3 & 802.3u 10/100Mbps Ports : RJ45 x 16 (16-Port Rackmount Dual Speed Hub) or RJ45 x 24 (24-Port Rackmount Dual Speed Hub) or RJ45 x 32 (32-Port Rackmount Dual Speed Hub) Hub LEDs : Power, Internal Switch Segment LEDs : Collision, Utilization Port LEDs : Speed Status(10 or 100), Link/Activity Status Inter[...]
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5 3 3 Package Contents One Stackable Dual - Speed Hub One power cord User s manual Stacking Cable Rackmount accessories 16 - Port Rackmount Dual Speed hub 24 - Port Rackmount Dual Speed hub 32 - Port Rackmount Dual Speed hub LNK ACT 100M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 LNK ACT 100M 10M COL 50+ 30 10 5 1 UTIL % 50+ 30 [...]
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LNK ACT 100M 12 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 LNK ACT 100M 10M COL 50+ 30 10 5 1 UTIL % 50+ 30 10 5 1 UTIL % 100M COL Power Switch 24-Port 10/100Mbps Dual Speed Stackable Ethernet Hub IN OUT IN OUT LNK ACT 100M 12345 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 LNK ACT 100M 10M COL 50+ 30 10 5 1 UTIL % 50+ 30 10 5[...]
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LNK ACT 100M 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 LNK ACT 100M 10M COL 50+ 30 10 5 1 UTIL % 50+ 30 10 5 1 UTIL % 100M COL Power Switch 32-Port 10/100Mbps Dual Speed Stackable Ethernet Hub 5 6 7 8 21 22 23 24 21 22 23 24 9 10 11 12 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 Uplink Power Switch LNK ACT 100M 123 4 5 6 78 [...]
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Switch (Internal Switch) Green Lit Off The internal switch is active One for the whole Hub The internal switch is inactive (2) LED Table 4 - 1 LED description 8 LED Color Status Description Number of LED PWR (Power) LNK/ACT (Link/Activity) 100 Mbps COL (Segment Collision) UTIL. (Segment Utilization) Green Green Green Yellow Green Lit Off Lit Off Li[...]
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5 5 Installation 1. Operating Environment These Dual Speed Hubs must be installed and operated within the limits of specified operating temperature and humidity (see previous section under Specifications). Do not place objects on top of the unit. Do not obstruct any vents at the sides of the unit. Do not position the hub near any heating source suc[...]
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4. Stacking Hubs Together These Dual Speed Hubs provide two stacking ports. Users may connect two hubs using the supplied stacking cable. Connect one end of the stacking cable to the IN stacking connector of the hub and the other end of the stacking cable to another hub OUT stacking connector. You may stack up to 10 hubs. The hubs cascaded together[...]
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11 5. Connecting the power Connect the power cord to the power socket on the rear panel of the unit. Connect the power cord to the power outlet and turn on power switch. The green Power LED on the front panel should be lit. Figure 5 - 4 Connect the power cable IN OUT IN OUT[...]
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6 6 Tr ouble - shooting 1. Power LED is not lit Check if the power cord is properly connected to the power outlet and the hub. Make sure the power switch on the hub is turned ON. . 2. Link Status LED is not lit Check the power switch of the network devices attached to the hub, make sure they are turned ON. Check the network cable, make sure it is p[...]