Accton Technology 3012B Switch User Manual


 
Quick Installation iii
Quick Installation
The CheetaHub Power-3012B contains 12 RJ-45 ports for 10
Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet connection (detected by auto-
sensing). This 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 isolated within the appropriate repeater bus.
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, if the destination address is not found in the address
table, or broadcast traffic is sent, will data be forwarded to the
other internal repeater bus.
This hub provides an ideal bridge between 10 Mbps and 100
Mbps Ethernet networks, all for a price that’s comparable to a
standard Ethernet or Fast Ethernet hub. Moreover, the smart
design built into the display panel provides a friendly interface
that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting. If you
are already familiar with basic network operations, you should
be able to install this hub as described below:
1. Unpack the dual-speed CheetaHub.
2. Find a location close to the network devices you need to
connect, and within easy reach of an electrical outlet.
These hubs are suitable for
desktop or rack mounting
3. Mount the hub on a desktop or any other flat surface. If you
are installing multiple hubs, you can stack them on top of
each other (after attaching the foot pads), or install them in a
standard size EIA 19-inch rack (using the mounting brackets
supplied with the hub).