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Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
Network Interface Cards
Make sure the network interface cards installed in the workstations are in working condition and
the software driver has been installed.
Hub Integrity
If required, verify the integrity of the hub by resetting it. Turn power to the switch off and then
back on. If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, contact
NETGEAR Customer Support. For the phone number of the representative in your area, see
“Customer Support.”
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 in- ternally as part of the
circuitry in the device. Most ports on switches and repeaters have media-dependent inter- faces
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.
The figures illustrate the use of straight-through and crossover twisted pair cables.
Cable Connector Information
Straight-through
twisted pair cable
Crossover
twisted pair cable
8146EB
Tx
Uplink or
MDI port
Normal or
MDI-X port
Normal or
MDI-X port
Normal or
MDI-X port
Rx
1
2
3
6
Tx
Rx
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
Tx
Rx
Tx
Rx