NETGEAR EN308TC - 8 Port 10 Base-T Hub User manual

Model EN308
TC
Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
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Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR
™
Model EN308
TC
Ethernet hub This hub delivers standards-based, plug-and-play networking
solutions for small businesses, home offices, and low-density workgroups of
larger companies
Features
The Model EN308
TC
hub has the following features:
• Eight 10BASE-T network ports (RJ-45) that provide 10 megabit per second
(Mbps) networking using simple unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wiring
• Coaxial BNC backbone support for connecting to an existing Ethernet
segment or external transceiver, or for network expansion by connecting
multiple hubs together using coaxial cabling
• Built-in LED indicators for at-a-glance status checks by networks ports
• Uplink port for connecting to other hubs using simple straight-through
cables
• Front-panel LED indicators to monitor overall hub status
• Plug-and-play installation with no software to configure
• Complete hub functions including packet retiming, collision detection,
preamble regeneration, and fragment extension
• Automatic partitioning and reconnection of a port that has excessive
collisions or is jabbering
• Automatic polarity detection for recognizing and correcting incorrect
polarity on the receive pair
• Compact design, enabling easy tabletop or rack-mounting installation
• Internal power adapter
• Limited five-year warranty
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Features

Model EN308
TC
Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
Package Contents
Verify that your package contains the following:
• Model EN308
TC
hub
• Mounting kit (for wall installation)
• BNC T-connector and BNC 50 Ω terminator
• This installation guide
• Warranty & Owner Registration Card
• Support Information Card
• Power cord
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Power
cord
Mounting kit
Model EN308
TC
hub
100M 10M
87654321
On = Link Blinking = Activity
Normal/Uplink
BNC
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz 0.2A max.
50
OHM
BNC 50
terminator and
BNC T-connector
Installation guide,
Warranty & Owner
Registration Card,
and Support
Information Card
Package Contents

Model EN308
TC
Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
Product Illustration
Front Panel
The front panel of the Model EN308
TC
hub contains LEDs that monitor the
activity status of the hub
For ease of use, the front panel 10BASE-T LEDs that indicate link, receive, or
partition activity are duplicated on the 10BASE-T ports on the rear panel Use
the rear panel LEDs when setting up the device, and use the same LEDs on the
front panel for monitoring the ports when the hub is positioned in place and set
up
Front Panel LEDs
The table below describes the activity of the front panel LEDs
Label Color Activity Description
Pwr (Power) Green On Power is supplied to the hub.
Col (Collision) Amber Blinking Data collision is occurring on the network. Note
that occasional collisions are normal.
10BASE-T
LEDs
Link/Receive
(For ports 1
through 8)
Green On The link between this port and the connected
port is good.
Blinking There is incoming data on the port.
Partition Amber On The port is partitioned because of excessive
collisions.
BNC LEDs
Rx Green Blinking There is incoming data on the BNC port.
Partition Green On The BNC port is partitioned because of
excessive collisions.
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BNC Rx
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Product Illustration

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TC
Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Model EN308
TC
hub has eight RJ-45 10BASE-T ports, a
BNC port that you can use to connect to a backbone network or other PCs using
thin coaxial cable, and a Normal/Uplink push button
The rear panel also includes a DC power receptacle
RJ-45 10BASE-T Network Ports with Built-in LEDs
Two LEDs—the Link/Rx (Receive) LED and the Part (Partition) LED—are
built into each 10BASE-T port
The table below describes the activity of the LEDS
Label Color Activity Description
Link/Rx
(Located in the top
left corner of each
10BASE-T port)
Green On The link between this port and the connected
port is good.
Blinking There is incoming data on the port.
Part
(Located in the top
right corner of each
10BASE-T port)
Amber Blinking The port is partitioned because of excessive
collisions.
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BNC port Power receptacle
100M 10M
87654321
On = Link Blinking = Activity
Normal/Uplink
BNC
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz 0.2A max.
Normal/Uplink
push button
10BASE-T
ports
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Link/Rx
(Receive)
LED
Part
(Partition)
LED

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Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
Normal/Uplink Push Button for Port 8
The Normal/Uplink push button allows you to select Normal (MDI-X) wiring
for direct PC connection The push button also allows you to select Uplink
(MDI) wiring for connection to another hub or to a switch through port 8 on the
Model EN308
TC
hub This uplink configuration eliminates the need to use a
crossover cable The other 10BASE-T ports are permanently configured for
normal wiring for connection to a PC
Installation Procedures
1. Prepare the Site
Before you begin installing your Model EN308
TC
hub, prepare the installation
site Make sure your operating environment meets the operating environment
requirements of the equipment
2. Install the Hub
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 hub 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
Characteristic Requirement
Temperature Ambient temperature between 0
° and 40 ° C (32 ° and 104 ° 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).
Service access Minimum 12 inches (19.68 cm) front and back for service access
and maintenance.
Front and back clearance for cables and wiring hardware such as
punchdown blocks.
Power Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m).
Wiring hardware Wiring hardware, such as punchdown blocks or patch panels,
should be complete before installing the hub.
Prepare the Site
Installation Procedures
Install the Hub

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TC
Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
3. Connect a PC to the Hub
You can connect PCs, Apple Macintosh computers, UNIX workstations, or any
device equipped with a 10BASE-T Ethernet interface to the RJ-45 ports on your
hub by using twisted pair Ethernet cables
To connect any of the RJ-45 ports on your hub to a PC, use a regular straight-
through UTP cable If you are connecting using port 8 on the Model EN308
TC
hub, set the Normal/Uplink push button to Normal
Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC
or server and the hub to 328 feet (100 meters) in length
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Connect a PC to the Hub

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Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
4. Connect the Hub to a Network
Cascading refers to connecting hubs together to increase the number of ports or
the number of users supported on the network The 10BASE-T ports can be used
to cascade hubs together
The twisted pair cable extended from a 10BASE-T port (or UTP port) is called a
twisted pair segment and can be up to 100 meters (m) in length The 10BASE-T
ports, with the exception of port 8, are MDI-X (or Normal) ports Use the
following table as a guide for selecting the appropriate network cable
Set the Normal/Uplink Push Button
If you are connecting to port 8 on the Model EN308
TC
hub, use the following
table Determine the type of cable to use and how to set the Normal/Uplink push
button
Connecting Port
on the Hub Connecting Device Cable Used
Ports 1–7 PC, server, or router Straight-through cable
Ports 1–7 Hub or switch Crossover cable
Connecting Port Connecting Device Cable Used
Port 8 set to Normal PC, server, or router Straight-through cable
Port 8 set to Uplink Hub or switch Straight-through cable
Connect the Hub to a Network

Model EN308
TC
Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
Cascade the Hub Using the 10BASE-T Ports
The following illustration shows cascading hubs together in a hierarchical star
through the 10BASE-T ports and indicates the setting of the Normal/Uplink
push button on each hub
The following illustration shows cascading Model EN308
TC
hubs together
daisy-chain style Refer to the illustration for setting the Normal/Uplink push
button on each hub
Note: Ethernet specifications limit the number of hubs with twisted
pair links in any communication path to five, as shown in the example
When PC “A” communicates with PC “B,” the communication path
goes from hub 4 to hub 2, to hub 1, to hub 3, and then to hub 5 (or five
paths)
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Normal/Uplink
BNC
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz 0.2A max.
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Uplink
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87654321
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BNC
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz 0.2A max.
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On = Link Blinking = Activity
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BNC
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz 0.2A max.
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BNC
100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz 0.2A max.
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TC
Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
Connect to a Network Using the BNC Port
The BNC port on the rear panel of the hub is used for connecting to a thin
coaxial segment You can connect other Model EN308
TC
hubs, servers,
workstations, or other devices to the BNC port A BNC T- connector is inserted
in the port, and the BNC 50 Ω terminator terminates the connection at each end
device By using the BNC port for cascading, you treat each connected hub as
just another node on the coaxial segment
The separation marks in the coaxial cable between the hubs in the following
illustration represent the incorporation of other devices and show that
interconnection is not limited to hubs
Note: Ethernet specifications limit a BNC segment to 30 BNC
connections, specify a minimum of 1 64 feet (0 5 m) between any two
stations, and limit segments to 607 feet (185 m) in length
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BNC 50 terminator
BNC T- connector
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