NETGEAR DS309 - Hub User manual

Model DS309 Dual Speed Hub Installation Guide
The NETGEAR™Model DS309 Dual Speed Hub is a network hub that enables users to mix and
match 10 and 100 megabit per second (Mbps) devices on the same network. This capability
eliminates the high cost and complexity of separate network equipment for 10 and 100 Mbps
users. The Model DS309 hub is ideal for small networks in transition from 10 to 100 Mbps and for
linking networks operating at different speeds.
The hub connects PCs to share printers, files, Internet access, and e-mail communications. Each
network port coordinates with the connected PC to run at 10 or 100 Mbps, making network
configuration and upgrade effortless. In addition, the 10 and 100 Mbps network segments are
internally bridged to form one network, providing full connectivity among all users.
The Model DS309 Dual Speed Hub has the following key features:
• Nine autosensing, dual-speed (10/100 Mbps) ports
– Internally bridged 10 and 100 Mbps network segments to form one network, providing full
connectivity among all users
– One switched port that enables the Model DS309 hub to cascade to other 100 Mbps hubs,
bypassing 100BASE-TX limitations
• Ability of each port on the hub to independently detect the speed of the attached device and
to automatically connect at the appropriate speed
• IEEE 802.3u standard compliance for interoperation with all 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
(100 Mbps) products and 802.3i standard compliance for interoperation with all 10BASE-T
Ethernet products
• Easy Plug-and-Play installation with no software to configure, saving time and minimizing
the potential for configuration errors
• Chassis equipped with:
– Status indicators on both the front and rear panels
– Built-in vista LEDs on each network port clearly indicating individual port status
– Additional LEDs providing network traffic status for the hub
– Two LED bar graphs providing online status of network utilization and alerting you to
potential network overload
– Normal/Uplink push button for simplifying network extension
• Design planned for home and small office use
– Network ports located on the back of the hub so that cables are kept away from the desktop
– Compact design to fit into small offices
– Compliance with the Class B EMI standard so the hub does not interfere with your home
appliances
• 5-year warranty on hub unit (1-year warranty on power supply)
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Features

Model DS309 Dual Speed Hub Installation Guide
Verify that your package contains the following:
• Model DS309 hub
• Mounting kit (for wall installation)
• This installation guide
• Warranty & Owner Registration Card
• Support Information Card
• Power cord
Package Contents
9004FA
Wall Mount
Installation kit
Installation guide,
Warranty & Owner
Registration Card,
Support Information Card
Model DS309 hub
AC
power
cord
1
Utilization Link/Rx
10Link/Rx
Link/Act
Switched
234 5 6 7 8 91% 8% 16% 32%
PWR
100M
10M
COL
PORT Dual Speed Hub
10/100Mbps
MODELDS309
9
Auto 10/100 Mbps Dual SPEED

Model DS309 Dual Speed Hub Installation Guide
Front Panel Features
On the front panel are LEDS that provide information about network traffic status, show data
transmission speed, and indicate when power is supplied to the hub.
Front Panel LEDs
The Model DS309 hub provides front panel LEDs for monitoring individual ports and hub status.
The following table describes the front panel LEDs and their functions.
Label Color Activity Description
Pwr (Power) Green On Power is supplied to the hub.
Col (Collision)
10 Mbps Amber On Data collision is occurring on the 10 Mbps network segment
(some collisions are normal).
100 Mbps Amber On Data collision is occurring on the 100 Mbps network
segment (some collisions are normal).
Utilization%
10 Mbps Green Blinking Indicates the amount of data traffic on the 10 Mbps
segment. (If a 100 Mbps user is sending data to a 10 Mbps
user, the
10 Mbps utilization will be high.)
100 Mbps Green Blinking Indicates the amount of data traffic on the 100 Mbps
segment.
Link/Rx
10M or 100M
(ports 1 to 8) Green On A link is successfully established between the hub and the
PC.
Off No link exists between the port and the network.
Blinking There is incoming data on the port.
Switched
Link/Activity
10M or 100M
(port 9) Green On A link is successfully established between the hub and the
PC.
Off No link exists between the port and the network.
Blinking There is incoming or outgoing data on the port.
Product Illustration
1
Utilization Link/Rx
10Link/Rx
Link/Act
Switched
234 5 6 7 8 91% 8% 16% 32%
PWR
100M
10M
COL
PORT Dual Speed Hub
10/100Mbps
MODELDS309
9
Auto 10/100 MbpsDual SPEED
9005FA
Link/Rx LEDs
(100 Mbps) Switched Link/Act LED (100 Mbps)
Switched Link/Act
LED (10 Mbps)
%Utilization
LEDs (100 Mbps)
Link/Rx LEDs
(10 Mbps)
%Utilization
LEDs (10 Mbps)
Power
LED
Col LED
(100 Mbps)
Col LED
(10 Mbps)

Model DS309 Dual Speed Hub Installation Guide
Rear Panel Features
On the rear panel are the vista RJ-45 network ports with built-in LEDs and the Normal/Uplink
push button.
Vista RJ-45 Network Ports with Built-in LEDs
All of the ports on the hub are 10/100 Mbps capable autosensing Ethernet ports. Each port
supports unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cable using an 8-pin RJ-45
plug. Each port uses vista RJ-45 connectors that have two LEDs—the 100M (100 Mbps) LED and
the 10M (10 Mbps) LED.
The following table describes the vista RJ-45 connector LEDs.
Normal/Uplink Push Button
The Normal/Uplink push button on the rear panel of the Model DS309 hub allows you to select
uplink (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 9 on the hub. The port is configured for normal
wiring to connect to a PC when the push button is in the out position. When the push button is
pressed in, the port is configured for uplink wiring to connect to another hub or to a switch, using
a straight-through twisted pair cable.
The rear panel of the Model DS309 hub has nine automatic speed-sensing 10/100 Mbps network
ports and a power adapter receptacle for the supplied power cord.
Label Color Activity Description
10M or 100M
(On vista
connectors for
port 1 through
port 9) Green On A link is successfully established between the Switched port
on the hub and the connected port.
Off No link exists between the port and the network.
On port 1
through port 8 Blinking There is incoming data on the port.
On Switched
port (port 9) Blinking There is incoming or outgoing data on the port.
100M 10M
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Switched
On = Link Blinking = Activity On=Link, Blinking=Act
100M 10M
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.35A
Normal/Uplink
9007FA
Power
receptacle
Normal/Uplink
push button
Switched
port
vista RJ-45
network ports
9006EA
100M 10M

Model DS309 Dual Speed Hub Installation Guide
The Model DS309 hub is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections.
Each hub can be used as a standalone device or can be used with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or
other interconnection devices in various configurations. The configuration examples in this
section illustrate the integration of the Model DS309 hub in various network environments using
other NETGEAR products.
10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Transmission with the Hub
Refer to the following illustration when connecting your Model DS309 hub. The illustration
shows a Model DS309 hub connecting users to a printer, servers, and a router.
Daisy Chaining Using Port 9
Port 9 is a switched half-duplex port that enables the Model DS309 hub to cascade to other 100
Mbps hubs, bypassing 100BASE-TX limitations. The following illustration shows how three
Model DS309 hubs can be cascaded to expand the network. Without the Switched port, a separate
switch unit, such as the Model FS308 switch, is needed to cascade the units together.
Applications
100M 10M
87654321 9
On = Link Blinking = Activity Switched
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.35A
Normal/Uplink
9008FA
Model DS309 hub
Model RT328
ISDN Router
Network
printer
ISDN
PCs Power
user
server
Power
user
PC
server
Key 10 Mbps
100 Mbps
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.35A
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.35A
9010FA
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.35A
Model DS309 hubs
Key 10 Mbps
100 Mbps

Model DS309 Dual Speed Hub Installation Guide
Before you begin installing your Model DS309 hub, prepare the installation site. Make sure your
operating environment meets the operating environment requirements of the equipment.
To install your hub on a flat surface, you do not need any special tools. Be sure the hub is
positioned with at least 2 inches of space on all sides for ventilation.
To install the hub on a wall, measure the distance between the mounting holes on the back of the
hub and mark the wall to match the location of the mounting holes on the device. At the marked
location, screw into the wall the two screws that you received with the mounting kit included in
your package contents. Be sure to choose a location that is near the devices to be connected, is
close to an electrical outlet, and provides at least 2 inches of space all around the hub for
ventilation.
Before connecting the hub, be sure you review “Applications” for information about determining
the appropriate configuration for your networking needs.
To connect the hub:
1. Connect the devices to the 10/100 Mbps ports on the hub, using Category 5 UTP cable
with an RJ-45 plug.
2. Set the Normal/Uplink push button.
3. Connect one end of the DC power adapter cable to the power outlet on the rear panel of
the hub and the other end of the power adapter cable to the wall outlet.
Characteristic Requirement
Temperature Ambient temperature between 0
q
and 40
q
C (32
q
and 104
q
F).
No nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight, warm air exhausts, or
heaters.
Operating humidity Maximum relative humidity of 90%, noncondensing.
Ventilation Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for cooling.
Adequate airflow in room or wiring closet.
Operating conditions At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest source of electromagnetic noise (such
as photocopy machine or arc welder).
Power Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m).
Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and
the hub to 328 feet (100 meters) in length.
Prepare the Site
Install the Hub
Connect Devices to the Hub

Model DS309 Dual Speed Hub Installation Guide
Refer to the following illustration when connecting the Model DS309 hub. Each of the preceding
steps has a corresponding reference number in the illustration.
9011FA
Normal/Uplink
Normal/Uplink
Normal/Uplink push button set to the Normal position for
connection to the server.
RJ-45
connector
1
23
*
*
100 Mbps
10 Mbps
Key

Model DS309 Dual Speed Hub Installation Guide
Twisted Pair Cables
For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver
of the other device. The crossover function is usually implemented internally as part of the
circuitry in the device. Most ports on hubs and repeaters have media-dependent interfaces with
crossover ports. These ports are referred to as MDI-X or normal ports. Computer and workstation
adapter cards are usually media-dependent interface ports referred to as MDI or uplink ports.
These two figures illustrate the use of straight-through and crossover twisted pair cables.
RJ-45 Connector
The RJ-45 connector (shown in the illustration with an RJ-45 plug) is used to connect
workstations and hubs through unshielded twisted pair cable. The RJ-45 connector accepts four-
pair Category 3 or Category 5 UTP cable. Only two pairs are used for 10BASE-T wiring.
RJ-45
Connector
Pin Assignment Normal Assignment: Uplink Assignment: Port 9 on the
Model DS309 Hub
1 Input Receive Data + Output Transmit Data +
2 Input Receive Data - Output Transmit Data -
3 Output Transmit Data + Input Receive Data +
6 Output Transmit Data - Input Receive Data -
4,5,7,8 Not used Not used
Straight-through
twisted pair cable
Crossover
twisted pair cable
8146EC
Tx
Uplink or
MDI port Normal or MDI-X port
Normal or
MDI-X port Normal or MDI-X port
Rx
1
2
3
6Tx
Rx
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx
711EA
18
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Model DS309 Dual Speed Hub Installation Guide
When power has been applied to the hub:
• The green Pwr (Power) LED on the front panel is on.
• The green Link LED on each connected port is on.
When the hub is connected and operating, refer to the tables in “Front Panel LEDs” and “Vista RJ-
45 Network Ports with Built-in LEDs” for information about the LEDs and their activity.
Symptom Cause Solution
100 Link/Rx
LED or
10 Link/Rx LED
is off on an
active port.
Port connection is
not functioning. Make sure the attached device is powered on and there is a proper UTP connection at that end.
Verify that the network adapter card is installed correctly
and that the 10 or 100 Mbps LED and Link LEDs are on at
the network adapter card in the PC.
Make sure that the proper cable is installed, and check for
miswired cable pairs or loose connectors.
Make sure the port termination at both the hub and the
device end is correct. Check the crimp on the RJ-45
connectors. In a Fast Ethernet operation, the quality of the
crimp on the connector is important. It is also important that
only Category 5 cable is used and that it is certified for 100
Mbps operation.
Make sure the length of the UTP cable from the hub to the
device does not exceed 328 feet (100 meters).
Using cable test equipment, make sure that the cable meets
the crosstalk, attenuation, and impedance specifications as
required by the 100BASE-TX standard.
100 Link/Act
LED or
10 Link/Act LED
is off
on port 9.
Port connection is
not functioning. Check the Normal/Uplink push button on the front panel. If you are using a straight-through cable connected to a PC
or other MDI-wired device, make sure the Normal/Uplink
push button is set in the Normal position.
If you are using a straight-through cable connected to a
router or another hub, make sure the Normal/Uplink push
button is set in the Uplink position.
Try the alternate position of the Normal/Uplink push button
to turn the Link LED on.
Col (Collision)
LED is on or
blinking.
Data collision is
occurring on the
port.
The port and hub might be functioning correctly. Data
collisions are normal on Ethernet networks and occur when
two or more computers transmit data on the network
simultaneously. Computers that caused the collision retry
transmission at different intervals until the transmission
succeeds. Excessive collisions can result when multiple
hubs are connected and when many computers are
connected on the network. Check and make sure that
cabling and duplex settings are correct.
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