Introduction
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Network Reliability
To ensure network reliability, each hub monitors their ports for signal quality
and automatically disconnects stations transmitting excessive noise, reconnect-
ing them when the problem is resolved.
The hubs automatically truncate data packets that exceed the maximum length
for IEEE 802.3u, preventing a device from blocking the network by transmit-
ting continuous data streams or extra long packets.
The 8-port and 16-port FriendlyNet hubs are ideally designed for small- to
medium-sized 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet networks and comply with the IEEE
802.3u Fast Ethernet standard.
Features
❏ Works with Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) or Shielded
Twisted Pair (STP) cable
❏ Connects up to 8 or 16 100Base-TX segments per hub; one of the
ports can be used as an uplink for connecting to another hub or
hub stack
❏ Automatically partitions ports to isolate port failures
❏ Easily mountable in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or on a
desktop
❏ Complies with the IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet Standard
❏ FCC Class A, CE Mark certification
Package Contents
❏ 8-port (FH100TX8) or 16-port (FH100TX16) FriendlyNet Fast
Ethernet Hub
❏ AC power cable
❏ Self-adhesive rubber feet (4)
❏ Rack-mounting brackets (2)
❏ Screws for the rack-mounting brackets (6)
❏ User’s Manual (this book)