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    1 HX-5 User ’ s Guide Section 1 - Introduction The MaxT ech HX-5 is a 5-port ethernet hub compliant with the IEEE 802.3 10Base-T standard. The five RJ-45 ports connect workstations or other devices together on a 10Base-T network using unshielded twisted-pair cable. An additional crossover port connects this hub to a second hub using standard UTP [...]

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    2 the cable into an open port (1 through 5 except the crossover port) on the hub (See Figure 1). The length of the cable must be less than 328 feet (100 meters). A proper network connection between the hub and an active workstation is indicated by a steady green LINK LED for that port. 2.1 Connecting Hub to Hub The network can be expanded beyond fi[...]

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    3 Appendix A - Specifications Network Standard: IEEE 802.3 Ethernet 10Base-T T ransfer rate: 10 Mbps T opology: Star Max. cable length: 328 ft. (100 meters) Ports: 5 RJ-45 jacks Crossover connector: 1 (port 5) Auto-partition: Y es Polarity correction: Y es Dimensions: 5.1” x 3.4” x 1.1” Weight: 6 o z. EMI/RFI: FCC Part 15 Class A T emperature[...]

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    4 paired by an unauthorized center . In the event the product requires service, follow the procedure outlined in T echni- cal Support . When you are instructed by the T echnical Support Representative to return the product to MaxT ech for repair , you will be given an RMA (Return Mer- chandise Authorization) number . Y ou must have an RMA Number to[...]