Asante FriendlyNet FH208P User manual

FriendlyNet FH208P
8-port Dual-speed Fast Ethernet Hub
User’s Guide
1 PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Asanté’s FriendlyNet FH208P 8-port Dual-speed Ethernet Hub offers a cost-effective solution to today’s
growing need for network speed integration. With eight 10/100Mbps plug-and-play dual speed ports
equipped in its compact size, it is possible to achieve the coexistence of 10Mbps and 100Mbps devices in
a single network now and move to a 100Mbps network in the future. Further, the FH208P is furnished with
an internal switch function, which combines both dual speed features and network segmentation functions
together to progress to a higher level of network flexibility and efficiency. Other key features include:
♦Compliant with IEEE802.3 & 802.3u Class I and II Repeater specifications
♦10Base-T/100Base-TX N-WAY automatic speed detection
♦Compact size
♦One Uplink switch to support uplink function
♦Two ports (#7 & #8) allow manual speed setting by DIP switches
PACKAGE CONTENTS
The package should include the following items:
♦One FriendlyNet FH208P 8-port Dual-speed Ethernet Hub
♦One power adapter
♦One power cord
♦One mail-in registration card
♦One User's Guide
If any item is missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

HARDWARE DESCRIPTION
The Front Panel
The LED indicators help to monitor the working status of the hub and overall network situation. An uplink
switch is located beside port #8 LED for uplink control.
LED Indicators
The Rear Panel
The rear panel includes one power socket, which accepts 5 Vdc 2.5A power input, DIP switches for
manual speed setting, and 8 RJ-45 UTP/STP ports.
FH208P
8-port Dual-speed Ethernet Hub
FRIENDLYNET
NORMAL
UPLINK
LINK/ACT
100Mbps
100Mbps
10Mbps
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Power
Power
LED
Collision LED
for 100Mbps
Collision LED
for 10Mbps
100Mbps Speed-detection LED
Link / Activity LED Uplink
switch
LED indicator
Power (PWR)
Collision (COL)
100Mbps (100M)
Link/Activity (LINK/ACT)
Color
green
yellow
green
green
Description
Lit = Power on
Lit = Data collision occurs
Lit = 100Mbps link activated
Lit = link established; Blink = receiving data
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UTP/STP ports
Speed-selection
DIP switches Power adapter
socket

DIP Switches
2 INSTALLATION
A. Basic Installation
1. Place the hub on a smooth, horizontal surface.
2. Establish network connection by plugging one end of the Category 5 UTP/STP cable RJ-45
connector into the hub port, the other end to the Ethernet/Fast Ethernet adapter installed in the
workstation computers.
3. If necessary, adjust port speed by setting the DIP switches before connecting network devices.
4. Connect each device by repeating steps 2 and 3.
5. Ensure that each device is connected properly. Turn on the power by attaching the power cable to
the hub and plug in the power outlet.
Attention: Be sure to use Category 5 UTP/STP cable in connecting 100Mbps network devices. The
cable length shall not exceed 100 meters.
B. Uplink Connection
1. Set the Uplink switch to “Uplink” position.
2. Plug one end of the Category 5 UTP/STP cable RJ-45 connector into the Uplink port of the first hub.
3. Plug the other end into an ordinary port on the second hub.
Attention:
I. Crossover cable is not necessary in establishing uplink connection through uplink port.
II. The uplink cable length shall not exceed 5 meters.
SPEED SETTING
Auto-negotiation
Auto-negotiation
100Mbps
10Mbps
DIP SWITCH 1
up = on
down = off
up = on
down = off
DIP SWITCH 2
up = on
down = off
down = off
up = on
DIP SWITCH 3
up = on
down = off
up = on
down = off
DIP SWITCH 4
up = on
down = off
down = off
up = on
off
on
off
on
off
on
off
on
Port #8 Port #7
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#7 Port #8

3 APPLICATION
The FriendlyNet FH208P can be deployed where 10Mbps and 100Mbps network devices coexist and need
to be integrated. The diagram below illustrates one sample application:
4 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Standards supported IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, Class I and II Repeater
10/100Base-TX UTP/STP Port 8 N-WAY ports
Uplink port Port #8
Manual speed selectable ports Ports #7 and #8
Cabling UTP/STP Category 3, 4, 5 (100 ohm impedence)
LED indicators Power — green
Collision — yellow
100Mbps — green
Link/Activity — green/blink
Input voltage 100–240 Vac, 50/60Hz
Output voltage 5 Vdc, 2.5A
Operating temperature 0–50• C (32–119• F)
Operating humidity 5–95%
Certification FCC Class B, VCCI, UL, CUL, CE (EMI, EMS, LVD)
Dimensions 170mm (W) x 155mm (D) x 30mm (H)
© Asanté Technologies, Inc. • Contents are subject to revision without prior notice. All rights reserved. • 06-00481-00 rev. A
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Connection cable may be up to 100 meters long