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the installation of the product,
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senior-level technicians. The number is 900-555-4900900-555-4900
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some way. If this happens, immediately return the entire package to your
place of purchase so you may exchange it for a new one. Your dealer
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contacting us directly. If for some reason you are unable to return the
product directly to its place of purchase, refer to the “Servicing Your
Product” and “Warranty” sections in this manual for instructions.
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ContentsContents
ContentsContents
Contents
Section One: IntroductionSection One: Introduction
Section One: IntroductionSection One: Introduction
Section One: Introduction............................................................................................................
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Section Two: InstallationSection Two: Installation
Section Two: InstallationSection Two: Installation
Section Two: Installation ..........................................................................................................
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Section Three: Network ConfigurationSection Three: Network Configuration
Section Three: Network ConfigurationSection Three: Network Configuration
Section Three: Network Configuration ......................................................
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3.1 10BASE-T Ports3.1 10BASE-T Ports
3.1 10BASE-T Ports3.1 10BASE-T Ports
3.1 10BASE-T Ports....................................................................................................................
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3.2 10BASE2 Ports3.2 10BASE2 Ports
3.2 10BASE2 Ports3.2 10BASE2 Ports
3.2 10BASE2 Ports........................................................................................................................
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3.3 AUI Ports3.3 AUI Ports
3.3 AUI Ports3.3 AUI Ports
3.3 AUI Ports ..........................................................................................................................................
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3.4 Network Combinations3.4 Network Combinations
3.4 Network Combinations3.4 Network Combinations
3.4 Network Combinations......................................................................................
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3.5 Single Workgroup3.5 Single Workgroup
3.5 Single Workgroup3.5 Single Workgroup
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3.6 Cascaded Network3.6 Cascaded Network
3.6 Cascaded Network3.6 Cascaded Network
3.6 Cascaded Network........................................................................................................
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3.7 Cascaded Network with Routers3.7 Cascaded Network with Routers
3.7 Cascaded Network with Routers3.7 Cascaded Network with Routers
3.7 Cascaded Network with Routers....................................................
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3.8 Expanded Network3.8 Expanded Network
3.8 Expanded Network3.8 Expanded Network
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Section Four: Cabling CharacteristicsSection Four: Cabling Characteristics
Section Four: Cabling CharacteristicsSection Four: Cabling Characteristics
Section Four: Cabling Characteristics ............................................................
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4.1 Cable Type4.1 Cable Type
4.1 Cable Type4.1 Cable Type
4.1 Cable Type ....................................................................................................................................
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4.2 10BASE-T Pin Assignments4.2 10BASE-T Pin Assignments
4.2 10BASE-T Pin Assignments4.2 10BASE-T Pin Assignments
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4.3 Crossover Function4.3 Crossover Function
4.3 Crossover Function4.3 Crossover Function
4.3 Crossover Function ......................................................................................................
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4.4 Straight-Through Wiring4.4 Straight-Through Wiring
4.4 Straight-Through Wiring4.4 Straight-Through Wiring
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4.5 Crossover Wiring4.5 Crossover Wiring
4.5 Crossover Wiring4.5 Crossover Wiring
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Section Five: TroubleshootingSection Five: Troubleshooting
Section Five: TroubleshootingSection Five: Troubleshooting
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5.1 Status/Diagnostic LEDs5.1 Status/Diagnostic LEDs
5.1 Status/Diagnostic LEDs5.1 Status/Diagnostic LEDs
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5.2 Installation Test5.2 Installation Test
5.2 Installation Test5.2 Installation Test
5.2 Installation Test..................................................................................................................
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Appendix A: SpecificationsAppendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: SpecificationsAppendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications..................................................................................................
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Appendix B: FCC ComplianceAppendix B: FCC Compliance
Appendix B: FCC ComplianceAppendix B: FCC Compliance
Appendix B: FCC Compliance ........................................................................................
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Appendix C: Servicing Your Boca ProductAppendix C: Servicing Your Boca Product
Appendix C: Servicing Your Boca ProductAppendix C: Servicing Your Boca Product
Appendix C: Servicing Your Boca Product ..........................................
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WarrantyWarranty
WarrantyWarranty
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................
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GlossaryGlossary
GlossaryGlossary
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Congratulations on purchasing Boca Research’s BocaNET-24.
This low-cost compact Ethernet hub is fully compliant with
IEEE 802.3 standards. Its highly integrated solution
constantly monitors signal quality ensuring increased
network reliability. The case is designed for desktop usage,
rack, or wall mounting. Multiple concentrators for cascading
may be placed on one another.
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• Low-cost complete network expansion capabilities
• Designed with highly integrated DP83959 ASICs
• Attachment Unit Interface (AUI) port allows connectivity
with 10BASE5 (“thick” Ethernet), 10BASE2 (“thin”
Ethernet), as well as 10BASE-FL and/or Fiber Optic Inter-
repeater Link (FOIRL) segments (with appropriate adapter)
• Includes one expansion port for 10BASE2, AUI, or Fiber-
optic
• Fully compliant with IEEE 802.3 specifications
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• Easy installation and setup
• Supports automatic partitioning: the logical disabling of
ports that experience an excessive number of collisions.
Automatic re-connection occurs when error conditions
have been corrected.
• Twisted-pair Link Test capability conforming to the
10BASE-T standard.
• Automatic polarity detection and correction permits
automatic recovery due to wiring errors.
Functional DescriptionFunctional Description
Functional DescriptionFunctional Description
Functional Description
The BocaNET-24 is an implementation of an IEEE 802.3/
Ethernet repeater or hub. It provides 24 10BASE-T ports, one
10BASE2 port, one AUI port, and one expansion port in a
single hub. The BocaNET-24 complies with the full set of
repeater basic functions as defined in section 9 of ISO 8802.3
(ANSI/IEEE 802.3). These functions are defined below:
Repeater FunctionRepeater Function
Repeater FunctionRepeater Function
Repeater Function
If any single network port senses the start of a valid packet
on its receive lines, then the BocaNET-24 will re-transmit the
received data to all other enabled network ports.
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Signal RegenerationSignal Regeneration
Signal RegenerationSignal Regeneration
Signal Regeneration
When re-transmitting a packet, the BocaNET-24 ensures that
the outgoing packet complies with the 802.3 specification in
terms of preamble structure, voltage amplitude, and timing
characteristics.
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The BocaNET-24 implements a built-in jabber protection
scheme to ensure that the network is not disabled due to the
transmission of excessively long data packets.
Collision HandlingCollision Handling
Collision HandlingCollision Handling
Collision Handling
The BocaNET-24 will detect and respond to collision
conditions as specified in 802.3. It will also protect the
network from excessive collisions by “partitioning” the
offending port from the rest of the network. Once a port is
partitioned, the data received from that port will not be
repeated. However, any other data on the network will be re-
transmitted on that port. If the collisions that cause the
partitioning cease, the port will be re-connected to the rest of
the network.
The status of the partitioning scheme can be checked at any
time by observing the bi-color LINK/PRT LED on the front
of the BocaNET-24. If any ports are currently partitioned, the
corresponding LED will be REDRED
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The BocaNET-24 implements the Link test function as
specified in the 802.3 10BASE-T standard. It transmits Link
test pulses to any port after that port’s transmitter has been
inactive for a short period of time. The device connected to
the port will respond in the same manner. The Link Status of
ports 1-24 can be viewed on the bi-color LINK/PRT LEDs of
the BocaNET-24
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If a successful link has been established, the
corresponding LED will be GREENGREEN
GREENGREEN
GREEN.
Polarity ReversalPolarity Reversal
Polarity ReversalPolarity Reversal
Polarity Reversal
The BocaNET-24 automatically detects and adjusts to
reversed polarity of received data.
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POWER: This LED lights whenever power is applied to the
BocaNET-24. During normal operation, this light should be
ON.
ACTIVITYACTIVITY
ACTIVITYACTIVITY
ACTIVITY: This LED flashes whenever there is data activity
on any of the BocaNET-24 ports. A steady activity LED
indicates a busy network.
COLLISIONCOLLISION
COLLISIONCOLLISION
COLLISION: This yellow LED lights whenever two or more
ports are receiving data at the same time (i.e., collision). In
this situation, the BocaNET-24 partitions (isolates) the
colliding ports. The colliding ports remain partitioned until
valid data is received on the colliding ports. At this time, the
partitioned port is reconnected.
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corresponding port is connected and receiving valid link
pulses.
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port is partitioned due to jabbering or excessive collisions.
BNC, AUIBNC, AUI
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BNC, AUI: The green LEDs are the partition LEDs for their
associated ports.
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for one second or more, or when any of the 10Base-T ports is
partitioned (isolated) for one second or more.
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PERCENT USAGE: These LEDS indicate the percentage of
current network traffic levels (2=2-5%; 6=6-11%; 12=12-24%;
25=25-49%; 50=50-79%; 80=80-100%).
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TS: These are RJ-45 8-pin connectors used
to connect to 10BASE-T UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable.
Switch allows Port 24 to cascade.
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10BASE5 (“thick” Ethernet coaxial cable), 10BASE2 (“thin”
Ethernet coaxial cable), 10BASE-T, or 10BASE-F segments
with an appropriate adapter.
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1 POWER CONNECTOR: Connects to 120/220V AC wall
outlet.
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For cable types and maximum lengths, see
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Configuration and Section Four: Cabling Characteristics.Configuration and Section Four: Cabling Characteristics.
Configuration and Section Four: Cabling Characteristics.
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Connecting the Power SupplyConnecting the Power Supply
Connecting the Power Supply
1. Connect the appropriate end of the power cord to the back
of the BocaNET-24 and insert the remaining end to any
conveniently accessible wall outlet.
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2. Check the front panel LEDs. If the power (POWER) LED is
not ON, turn to Section Five: Troubleshooting.
For other installation options, turn to the next page.
NOTE: For safety purposes, connect the unit as closeNOTE: For safety purposes, connect the unit as close
NOTE: For safety purposes, connect the unit as closeNOTE: For safety purposes, connect the unit as close
NOTE: For safety purposes, connect the unit as close
as possible to its power source, ensuring the socket-as possible to its power source, ensuring the socket-
as possible to its power source, ensuring the socket-as possible to its power source, ensuring the socket-
as possible to its power source, ensuring the socket-
outlet is easily accessible.outlet is easily accessible.
outlet is easily accessible.outlet is easily accessible.
outlet is easily accessible.
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You will need one pair of stacking brackets for every BocaNET-
24 case you add to the stack. Each bracket comes with four
holes (two for the lower case, two for the next case above).
Attach four (4) 4-40 1/4-inch Phillips pan-head screws
Included) on one side and four on the other to secure the cases
for vertical stacking.
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rack-mounting angles for
every BocaNET-24 case you
mount to the wall. Attach
the 1 1/2" angle portion (4
holes) to two sides of the
case using the 4-40 1/4"
screws (included). Attach
the 7/8" angle portion (2
holes) to the wall. This will
require 4 additional screws.
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7/8-inch
sideside
sideside
side
1 1/2-1 1/2-
1 1/2-1 1/2-
1 1/2-
inchinch
inchinch
inch
sideside
sideside
side
RACK MOUNTINGRACK MOUNTING
RACK MOUNTINGRACK MOUNTING
RACK MOUNTING
ANGLEANGLE
ANGLEANGLE
ANGLE You will need one pair of rack-
mounting angles for every BocaNET-
24 case you attach to a rack. Attach
the 1 1/2" angle portion (4 holes) to
two sides of the case using the 4-40
1/4" screws (included). Attach the
7/8" angle portion (2 holes) to attach
the assembly to the vertical rack. This
will require 4 additional screws.
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SectionSection
Section ThrThr
ThrThr
Three: Netwee: Netw
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ee: Networor
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The BocaNET-24 is intended to connect multiple
workstations (stand-alone) and/or other concentrators to an
Ethernet star topology network.
3.1 10B3.1 10B
3.1 10B3.1 10B
3.1 10BASE-T PORASE-T POR
ASE-T PORASE-T POR
ASE-T PORTSTS
TSTS
TS
The BocaNET-24 has 24 10BASE-T UTP (unshielded twisted
pair) ports to connect to other hubs or workstations. This
connection uses an RJ-45 8-pin connector. When connecting
to workstations, a straight-through connector is used. When
connecting to other hubs, a “crossed” cable is used.
Connections are on the next page. See Section Four: Cabling
Characteristics for pin-outs of cables.
NOTE: If a straight cable is used to connect toNOTE: If a straight cable is used to connect to
NOTE: If a straight cable is used to connect toNOTE: If a straight cable is used to connect to
NOTE: If a straight cable is used to connect to
another hub, use the switch to internally cross Port 24another hub, use the switch to internally cross Port 24
another hub, use the switch to internally cross Port 24another hub, use the switch to internally cross Port 24
another hub, use the switch to internally cross Port 24
the transmit and receive pairs of the cable.the transmit and receive pairs of the cable.
the transmit and receive pairs of the cable.the transmit and receive pairs of the cable.
the transmit and receive pairs of the cable.
Network ConfigurationNetwork Configuration
Network ConfigurationNetwork Configuration
Network Configuration
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BocaNETBocaNET
BocaNET-24-24
-24-24
-24
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24
RJ45 (10-pin or 8-RJ45 (10-pin or 8-
RJ45 (10-pin or 8-RJ45 (10-pin or 8-
RJ45 (10-pin or 8-
pin) (see Sectionpin) (see Section
pin) (see Sectionpin) (see Section
pin) (see Section
Four for pinouts.Four for pinouts.
Four for pinouts.Four for pinouts.
Four for pinouts.
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3.2 10B3.2 10B
3.2 10B3.2 10B
3.2 10BASE2 PORASE2 POR
ASE2 PORASE2 POR
ASE2 PORTSTS
TSTS
TS
The BocaNET-24 has one 10BASE2 (BNC) connector which
interfaces directly to a 10BASE2 (“thin” Ethernet) network.
The 10BASE2 connection must be to RG58 A/U or C/U 50-
ohm coaxial cable. The ends of the cable segment must have
50-ohm terminators installed. Up to 30 connections (taps)
can be made to a 10BASE2 segment. The BocaNET-24 is
connected to a 10BASE2 segment with a BNC T-connector,
which is illustrated on the next page.
Network ConfigurationNetwork Configuration
Network ConfigurationNetwork Configuration
Network Configuration
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BocaNETBocaNET
BocaNETBocaNET
BocaNET-24-24
-24-24
-24
For Installation in the middle of a 10BASE2 SegmentFor Installation in the middle of a 10BASE2 Segment
For Installation in the middle of a 10BASE2 SegmentFor Installation in the middle of a 10BASE2 Segment
For Installation in the middle of a 10BASE2 Segment
For Installation at the end of a 10BASE2 SegmentFor Installation at the end of a 10BASE2 Segment
For Installation at the end of a 10BASE2 SegmentFor Installation at the end of a 10BASE2 Segment
For Installation at the end of a 10BASE2 Segment
10BASE2 Cable10BASE2 Cable
10BASE2 Cable10BASE2 Cable
10BASE2 Cable
(Thin Ethernet)(Thin Ethernet)
(Thin Ethernet)(Thin Ethernet)
(Thin Ethernet) BNC “T”BNC “T”
BNC “T”BNC “T”
BNC “T”
ConnectorConnector
ConnectorConnector
Connector 10BASE2 Cable10BASE2 Cable
10BASE2 Cable10BASE2 Cable
10BASE2 Cable
(Thin Ethernet)(Thin Ethernet)
(Thin Ethernet)(Thin Ethernet)
(Thin Ethernet)
10BASE2 Cable10BASE2 Cable
10BASE2 Cable10BASE2 Cable
10BASE2 Cable
(Thin Ethernet)(Thin Ethernet)
(Thin Ethernet)(Thin Ethernet)
(Thin Ethernet) BNC “T”BNC “T”
BNC “T”BNC “T”
BNC “T”
ConnectorConnector
ConnectorConnector
Connector
Connect to coaxConnect to coax
Connect to coaxConnect to coax
Connect to coax
port on BocaNET-port on BocaNET-
port on BocaNET-port on BocaNET-
port on BocaNET-
2424
2424
24
Connect to coaxConnect to coax
Connect to coaxConnect to coax
Connect to coax
port on BocaNET-port on BocaNET-
port on BocaNET-port on BocaNET-
port on BocaNET-
2424
2424
24
50-ohm coaxial50-ohm coaxial
50-ohm coaxial50-ohm coaxial
50-ohm coaxial
terminatorterminator
terminatorterminator
terminator
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