Transition Networks ETHERNET POCKET HUB 401 manual

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  • Page 1

    For assistance in installing, using, or maintaining the TRANSITION Networks Model 0401 Ethernet Pocket Hub, contact TRANSITION Networks T echnical Support at: (800) 260-1312 or contact your local distributor . 7345.C ™ ™ Pocket Hub Ethernet (E-TBT -HB-0401) Model 0401[...]

  • Page 2

    Compliance Information UL Listed FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment gen[...]

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    T able of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The 0401 Ethernet Pocket Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0401 Ethernet Pocket Hub Connectors and Indicators . . . . . .2 2 SITE CONSIDERA TIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 INST ALLA TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Model 0401 10 1 Ethernet™ Pocket Hub™ 1. INTRODUCTION This guide is intended for the system or network administrator responsible for installing and monitoring a TRANSITION Networks 0401 Ethernet Pocket Hub. A working knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations, including familiarity with communications protocols used on interconnected LANs[...]

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    Model 0401 2 9 Ethernet™ Pocket Hub™ 5. MAINTENANCE W ARNING: DO NOT , UNDER ANY CIRCUMST ANCES, open and attempt to repair the 0401 Pocket Hub. Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or death from electrical shock. NOTE: Failure to observe the above warning will immediately void the warranty. Fault Isolation If two net[...]

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    Model 0401 8 3 Ethernet™ Pocket Hub™ 4. OPERA TION The 0401 Pocket Hub normally requires no intervention beyond occasionally monitoring the Power and Link/Transmit LEDs. Monitoring Power LED The green Power LED is illuminated when the Pocket Hub is connected to power. Monitoring Link/T ransmit LEDs Each of the green Link/Transmit LEDs , associa[...]

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    Model 0401 4 7 Ethernet™ Pocket Hub™ Connecting Pocket Hub to Powered PC NOTE: The 0401 Pocket Hub is powered ON when connected, through the AUI connector, to a powered PC. After the AUI is connected to a PC, the green Power LED is illuminated. To power the 0401 pocket hub: 1. Locate or build IEEE 802.3 compliant AUI drop cable. 2. Connect AUI [...]

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    Model 0401 6 5 Ethernet ™ Pocket Hub ™ 3. INST ALLA TION The 0401 Ethernet Pocket Hub is designed to draw power from the AUI port of a PC or hub. The 0401 Pocket Hub MUST be connected to an AUI port BEFORE the 10BaseT ports are allowed to be powered and active. NOTE: 0401 Ethernet Pocket Hub Link Integrity cannot be disabled. All devices connec[...]