LevelOne FHU-0803TXD User manual

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FHU-0803TXD
8 Port 10/100Mbps
Dual Speed Ethernet Hub
with Bridge
This quick start guide contains the information necessary to install
and operate the FHU-0803TXD 8 port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
dual speed Ethernet Hub.
Introduction
TheFHU-0803TXD provides 8 RJ-45 ports for both 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps Ethernet connections, which are detected by auto-
sensing. The dual-speed hub contains two internal repeater buses,
one for 10 Mbps traffic and another for 100 Mbps traffic. Traffic
passing between attached devices that operate at the same speed is
confined within the appropriate repeater bus.
In the FHU-0803TXD, an internal Ethernet switch consisting of a
10 Mbps and a 100 Mbps switching port, is used to link the
repeater buses. Only if traffic has to be passed between a 10 Mbps
and a 100 Mbps device, the data will be forwarded to the other
internal repeater bus if the destination address is not found in the
address table, or broadcast traffic is sent.

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Thedual-speed hub provides an ideal bridge between 10M and 100
Mbps Ethernet networks. Moreover, the smart design built into the
display panel provides a friendly interface that simplifies
installation and network troubleshooting.
Package Contents
Your package includes the following:
lFHU-0803TXD
lUser’s Manual
Hardware Description
TheFHU-0803TXD hubs provide 8 10/100 Mbps dual-speed
ports. Each of these ports automatically senses the speed of the
attached device, and channels the data tothe appropriate backplane,
which is the 10 or 100 Mbps repeater bus.
TheFHU-0803TXD contains a 2-port switch to connect these two
repeater buses. The learning function of the internal switch of
FHU-0803TXD stores the node address and the corresponding
repeater bus of each incoming packet in a routing table. This
information is subsequently used to confine traffic exchanged
between legacy Ethernet devices within the slower repeater bus,
leaving the other bus free to handle Fast Ethernet traffic. By
confining traffic to its respective collision domain, the overall load
on the network is significantly reduced.
The figures below show the components of FHU-0803TXD.

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LED Indicators
This hub provides LED indicators for monitoring variousnetwork
conditions. A glance on the top panel will allow you to instantly
monitor the status of each station port plus the overall condition
affecting the hub.
LED Color Indication
Power (POWER) Green ON: Unit is receiving power
OFF: Power is disconnected, no
power received
Collision (COL) Orange ON: Collision happens.
OFF: No collision
Port Link/Partition
(LINK/PARTITION) Green/ Red Green: Indicates a valid link has been established on this port
8 Port 10/100Mbps Dual Speed Hub
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Red: Indicates port has been
partitioned due to an abnormal network
condition, or due to too many
collisions on the port
OFF: No valid link has been
established on this port
Port 10/100Mbps
(10/100Mbps) Green ON: Port is in 100 Mbps connection OFF: Port is in 10 Mbps connection
Switch Position
There is a switch MDI-X/MDI on the front side. Make sure the
switch is in the correct position.
Switch Position Indication
MDI-X/ MDI left (MDI-X)
right (MDI)
The port 8 acts as normal station port
The port 8 acts as Daisy-chain port
One more switch on the left side for GDH08BM
10/100M
vs.10M up (10/100M) The port 8 acts as normal port

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down (10M) The port 8 acts as 10 Mbps port
Hardware Installation
The hub can be placed directly on your desktop or wall-mounted.
Before you start installing the hub, make sure you can provide the
right operating environment, including power requirements,
sufficient physical space, and proximity to other network devices
that are to be connected. Verify the following installation
requirements:
•Power requirements: 100-120 VAC (±10%) at 50 to 60 Hz (±
3Hz) or 220-240 VAC (±10%) at 50 to 60 Hz (±3Hz).
•The hub should be located in a cool dry place, with at least 10
cm. (4 in.) of space at the front and back for ventilation.
•Place the hub out of direct sunlight, and away from heat sources
or areas with a high amount of electromagnetic interference.
The hub has 8 RJ-45 station ports, one of which also serves as an
MDI daisy-chain port.
1. Select an appropriate location.
2. Connect yourworkstation to any available RJ-45 port on the
hub using an unshielded or shielded twisted-pair cable. Make
sure the switch MDI-X/MDI to the left position
IDo not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45 port. This
may damage the hub. Use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45
connectors that conform with FCC standards.

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Notes: 1. Make sure each twisted-pair cable does not exceed 100 meters
(328feet).
2. The Category 5 cables are used for all Fast Ethernet
connections. We advise using Category 5 cable for dual-
speed hub to avoid any confusion or inconvenience in
the future when you upgrade attached devices to Fast
Ethernet.
3. When a hub is to be connected to another switch in a daisy-
chain configuration, set the port 8 as daisy-chain port (Switch
MDI-X/MDI to right position). Use normal RJ45 cable. Plug
one end of the cable into port 8 of the hub and plug the other
end of the cable into any port of the other switch.
Note: When switch MDI-X/MDI set to MDI, the port 8 of the unit
cannot be used as a station port.
4. When external switch device is adopted to interconnect other
segments, the switch on the left side panel of FHU-0803TXD
can set the port 8 as 10Mbps port in case both interconnected
ports are auto-negotiated.
5. Plug the power cord into the corresponding socket.
Then connect it to an electrical outlet to power on the
hub.
Troubleshooting
The hub can be easily monitored through panel indicators to assist
the network manager in identifying problems. This section
describes common problems you may encounter and possible

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solutions.
Symptom: Power indicator does not light up (green) after power
on.
Cause: Defective power outlet, power cord, or internal power
supply.
Solution: Check the power outlet by plugging in another device
that is functioning properly. Check the power cord
with another device. If these measures fail to resolve
the problem, call for dealer assistance.
Symptom: Link indicator does not light up after making a
connection.
Cause: Network interface, network cable, or hub port is
defective.
Solution: Verify that the hub and attached device are powered on.
Be sure the cable is plugged into both the hub and
corresponding device. Verify that the proper cable type
is used and its length does not exceed specified limits.
Check the adapter on the attached device and cable
connections for possible defects. Replace the defective
adapter or cable if necessary.
Network Specification
Hub-to-workstation
connection : 100 meters maximum cable
length for unshielded twisted-pair
(UTP) category 5 cable or

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STP cable.
Number of hubs chained :2 max for 100BASE-TX.
Number of hubs chained :4 max for 10BASE-T
Specifications
Base Criteria
Transmission Technique : Base band
Topology : Tree
Access Method : CSMA/CD, 100Mbps
Standards Conformance : IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE802.310BASE-T
Media Supported : Unshielded twisted-pair, shielded
twisted-pair
Interfaces : 8 RJ-45 station ports, 1 RJ-45
daisy-chain (MDI) port
Hub-to-Workstation
Distance : 100 meters maximum using
category 5 UTP or STP cable
Indicator Panel : LEDs for Power(G), Collision(O),
and per-port Link(G)/Partition(R)
More 100M(G).
Power Consumption : 15 Watts max.
Dimensions : 254mm W x 67mm D x 33mm H
Power System : 100-120 VAC, or 220-240 VAC
Temperature : 0?to 40?(Standard Operating)
Humidity : 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)
Certification : FCC Class A, VCCI Class A,

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CISPR 22 Class A
Safety :CSA/NRTL, TÜV/GS
Switching Criteria
Network Bridging Function :filtering, forwarding and learning
Switching Method : store-and-forward
Address Table : 1K entries
Queue Buffer : 120KB Buffer per port
Filtering/Forwarding Rate : line speed