Transition Networks 33022.B Switch User Manual


 
LANMaster™ T8 8-Port Ethernet™ Repeater Hub
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4. OPERATION
The LANMaster T8 requires no intervention beyond occasionally
monitoring the Power and Status LEDs.
Monitoring Status LEDs
Steady green Act(ivity) LED indicates connection of the LANMaster T8
to external AC powerr. Blinking green Act(ivity) LED indicate network
traffic.
Steady green Link Status LEDs indicate (for each port) the integrity of
the network link at the RJ-45 connector. Blinking green Link/Receive
LEDs indicate (for each port) reception of valid data.
2. SITE CONSIDERATIONS
The site for the LANMaster T8 must provide:
AC power outlet for each LANMaster T8
Adequate ventilation
Standard environmental conditions
Isolation from electrical noise, including radio transmitters and
broadband amplifiers, motors, high power electrical lines, or
fluorescent light fixtures.
Additionally:
The twisted pair cables should not run in the same conduit with
power line cables.
Phone lines should be separated from data cables.
Flat or “silver satin” cables should not be used.
RJ-45 connected cables should be configured as crossover or
straight through according to installation requirements.
And:
Since the LANMaster T8 is an Ethernet repeater, the entire
installation should comply with the IEEE Ethernet 802.3
specification
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