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MicroHub

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Contents
Ethernext MicroHub Products.........................................
MicroHub UTP 9-Port 10BASE-T Hub ...........................................
MicroHub BNC 8-Port 10BASE-T Hub...........................................
Whats In the MicroHub Kit?...........................................................
Technical Specifications .................................................................
Additional Equipment .....................................................................
Designing a MicroHub Network.......................................
Sample Network Configurations.....................................................
Single Hub Model ....................................................................
Multiple Hub Model ..................................................................
BNC Model ..............................................................................
Maximum Repeater Path Model ..............................................
Installing a MicroHub........................................................
Switch Settings...............................................................................
Uplink Switch ...........................................................................
BNC Enable Switch .................................................................
MicroHub Placement Considerations.............................................
Mounting the MicroHub ..................................................................
Mounting the MicroHub Vertically Onto Wallboard ..................
Mounting the MicroHub Vertically Onto Wood .........................
Mounting the MicroHub Horizontally Onto Wallboard..............
Mounting the MicroHub Horizontally Onto Wood.....................
Connecting Power ..........................................................................
Domestic..................................................................................
International .............................................................................
Making Connections to the MicroHub ............................................
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Twisted-Pair Wire Specifications.............................................
MicroHub-To-Network Station Connections ............................
MicroHub-To-MicroHub Connections with UTP.......................
Making Thin Ethernet Connections .........................................
MicroHub LEDs.................................................................
MHUB09 (Non-BNC Version) ........................................................
MHUB09-B (BNC Version).............................................................
Glossary............................................................................
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Introduction
The EtherNext MicroHub Lite offers the most in 10BASE-T
simplicity and sophistication. The compact, lightweight design
makes the MicroHub cost-efficient and easy to install. The
MicroHub is a full 802.3 multiport repeater and is compatible with
the IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T standard for connection to unshielded
twisted-pair (UTP) wiring. Also, the MicroHub and is fully
compatible with the EtherNext Series 4000 intelligent wiring
concentrators. NetWorth supplies a full product line to allow you
to expand your network as your needs grow.
The MicroHub includes built-in port management capabilities. It
automatically partitions noisy segments and also can detect
broken cable segments with the link integrity feature.
You can configure Port 8 as an output port for connecting to
another MicroHub (via the UPLINK switch).
The MicroHub Lite is available in two versions MHUB08 and
MHUB08-I. Both versions include eight UTP 10BASE-T
connections. The MHUB08 uses a domestic power supply and the
MHUB08-I uses an international power supply (210-250 VAC 50
hz.)
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Figure 1-1 Series 1000 MicroHub (MHUB08)
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MicroHub Kit Contents
The MicroHub kit, shown in Figure 1-2, contains the following
items:
A MicroHub multiport repeater
B MicroHub Installation Guide
C Power Module (international version includes built-in
mounting brackets)
D Two No. 6 x 1 inch wall-mounting screws
E Two wall anchors
F Two nylon shoulder washers
G Two MicroHub mounting clips
H Two No. 4-40 x 3/16 inch attachment screws
I Two No.6 x 1 inch power supply mounting screws
(international versions only)
Figure 1-2 MicroHub Kit Contents
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If any item is missing or damaged, return the kit to the original
place of purchase to obtain a replacement.
NOTE
The international version contains a power module with
an IEC power connector which requires an IEC power
cord. You can place the international power module on
a table top or you can mount it on a wall (wall-mounting
screws included).
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Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Inches (HxWxD): 1.4 x 6.25 x 4.95
Centimeters (HxWxD): 35 x 160 x 126
Power Requirements
Domestic:
100 to 130 VAC
.21 amp max load
60 Hz
International:
210 to 250 VAC
.1 amp max load
50 Hz
Storage Environment
40F to 151F
40C to 66C
5% to 95% humidity (non-condensing)
0 to 30,000 feet altitude
0 to 9 kilometers altitude
Operating Environment
32F to 120F
0C to 49C
5% to 95% humidity (non-condensing)
Cooling
Convection
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Technical Specifications - (Cont)
Mounting
Wall
Tabletop
Connectors
8 Modular RJ45 jacks (non-keyed)
DC power input jack
LED Indicators
8 Green Link Status LEDs
1 Green Power LED
1 Green Receive Active LED
1 Yellow Collision LED
Switches
Uplink (Port 8)
Additional Equipment
NetWorth can provide most of the components you need to install
your Ethernext MicroHub. However, you should obtain tools, test
equipment, and twisted-pair interconnect hardware from a third
party.
Tools
The following tools are required to wall-mount the MicroHub:
Phillips screwdriver
Hammer
Drill with:
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8
-inch (3mm) bit for mounting into wood; or
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16
-inch
(5mm) bit for mounting into drywall
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Designing a
MicroHub Network
Sample Network Configurations
The following figures represent several configurations for an
EtherNext MicroHub LAN.
Single Hub Configuration
Figure 3-1 shows one MicroHub connected to network stations
within a 100 meter radius. You can place the MicroHub in a wiring
closet or next to network stations. In this example, Port 8 of the
MicroHub is configured as an input port to accommodate a
workstation connection.
Multiple Hub Configuration
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Figure 2-1 Single-Hub Configuration
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Figure 3-2 shows three MicroHubs connected with unshielded
twisted-pair wiring to form a larger network.
MicroHub A is the primary concentrator.
MicroHub B and MicroHub C are uplinked to MicroHub A.
MicroHub B and MicroHub C each have Port 8 configured as
output ports.
Figure 2-2 Multiple-Hub Configuration
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Maximum Repeater Path Model
Ethernet limits the total number of repeaters that can be in the
path between any two network stations. The EtherNext MicroHub
allows up to five repeaters between any two network stations. For
a maximum configuration, you can use MicroHubs to build a
network of up to 576 network stations. Figure 3-3 shows an
example of a maximum transmission path.
Figure 2-3 Maximum Repeater Path Configuration
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Installing the Microhub
Setting the Uplink Switch
The uplink switch helps simplify twisted-pair wiring between
MicroHubs. Typically, the MicroHubs RJ-45 jacks function as
input ports for workstation connections. Connecting an input port
from one hub to an input port of another hub would normally
require a special crossover cable that reverses the receive and
transmit pairs. The MicroHubs uplink switch eliminates the need
for crossover cables by reconfiguring Port 8 as an output port.
Figure 4-1 shows the proper position for the uplink switch when
connecting Port 9 (Port 8 on the BNC Model) to a primary Hub.
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Figure 3-1 Uplink Switch Setting for Primary Hub Connection
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Figure 4-2 shows the proper position for the uplink switch when
connecting Port 8 to a network station.
Figure 3-2 Uplink Switch Setting for Station Connection
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MicroHub Placement Considerations
You can set a MicroHub horizontally on a level surface (such as a
table top, filing cabinet or desktop) or mount it vertically or
horizontally on a wall.
The location for the MicroHub must meet the following
environmental, electrical and spatial requirements.
Environmental Requirements
Temperature: 32 to 120 degrees F
0 to 49 degrees C
Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Altitude:0 to 10,000 feet
Electrical Requirements
There must a commercial non-switched, 3-pronged, grounded
power outlet within six (6) feet (1.8 meters) cord distance of the
MicroHub. If there is no convenient location for the MicroHub
within this distance, use a power strip or grounded extension cord
to extend the range of the power transformer cable.
The power requirements for a MicroHub are:
Domestic:
Voltage: 100 to 130 VAC
Frequency: 60 Hz ower: .21 amps max
International:
Voltage: 210 to 250 VAC
Frequency: 50 Hz
Power: .1 amps max
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WARNING
Do not use a 3-to-2 pronged adapter at the outlet; doing so
may result in electrical shock and/or damage to the
MicroHub.
Spacial Requirements
MicroHub Dimensions:
Inches (HxWxD) - 1.4 x 6.25 x 4.95
Centimeters (HxWxD) - 35 x 160 x 126
Connections to the front of the MicroHub
Leave at least 2 feet in front of the adapter to allow access for UTP
connections.
Air Circulation
If you mount the MicroHub vertically on a wall, allow 2 inches
(5.1 centimeters) of clearance above and below the MicroHub.
If you set a MicroHub on a level surface or mount the MicroHub
horizontally on a wall, allow 2 inches (5.1 centimeters) on each
side of the MicroHub.
Do not stack MicroHubs on top of each other.
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Mounting the MicroHub
You can mount the MicroHub on a wallboard or a wood surface
(stud, telephone board, etc.) using the supplied hardware.
To mount the MicroHub, you need a Phillips screwdriver, a drill,
and a set of drill bits.
If you will not mount the MicroHub on a wall, skip to Connecting
Power later in this chapter.
To mount a MicroHub, follow these steps:
1. Determine whether you are mounting the MicroHub vertically
(Figure 4-4) or horizontally (Figure 4-5).
Figure 3-3 Vertical MicroHub
Mount
Figure 3-4 Horizontal MicroHub
Mount
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2. Determine whether you are mounting the MicroHub onto
wallboard between studs or onto a solid wood surface.
Mounting the MicroHub Vertically onto Wallboard
a. Select the appropriate size drill bit to drill holes for the wall
anchors.
b. Drill a hole 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) above where you want
the bottom of the MicroHub to be located.
c. Drill a second hole 4.25 inches (10.8 centimeters) above the
first hole.
d. Insert the wall anchors and lightly tap them into place until they
are flush with the wall.
e. Insert the wall mount screws through the nylon shoulder
washers.
f. Insert the screws into the wall anchors.
g. Tighten the screws until the shoulder of the washer is flush with
the wall (Figure 4-6).
Top View
Wall
Washer
Figure 3-5 Inserting Screw into Wall
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h. Attach the mounting clips to the MicroHub as shown in
Figure 4-7.
i. Slide the MicroHub over the heads of the wall- mount screws
until it is snug.
Figure 3-6 Attaching
Mounting Clips
Figure 3-7 Sliding MicroHub
Over Wall Screws
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Mounting the MicroHub Vertically onto Wood
a. Select the appropriate size drill bit to drill holes for the
wall-mount screws.
b. Drill a hole 1.5 inches (3.8 Centimeters) above where you want
the bottom of the MicroHub to be located.
c. Drill a second hole 4.25 inches (10.8 Centimeters) above the
first hole.
d. Insert the wall mount screws through the nylon shoulder
washers.
e. Insert the screws into the holes you just drilled.
f. Tighten the screws until the shoulder of the washer is flush with
the wall (Figure 4-9).
Figure 3-8 Inserting Screw into Wood
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g. Attach the mounting clips to the MicroHub as shown in Figure
4-10.
h. Slide the MicroHub over the heads of the wall- mount screws
until it is snug.
Figure 3-9 Attaching
Mounting Clips
Figure 3-10 Placing the
MicroHub on the Wall
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Mounting the MicroHub Horizontally onto Wallboard
a. Select the appropriate size drill bit to drill holes for the wall
anchors.
b. Drill a hole .3 inches (1 Centimeter) to the right of where you
want the left side of the MicroHub to be located.
c. Drill a second hole 5.5 inches (14 Centimeters) to the right of
the first hole.
d. Insert the wall anchors and lightly tap them into place until they
are flush with the wall.
e. Insert the wall mount screws through the nylon shoulder
washers.
f. Insert the screws into the wall anchors.
g. Tighten the screws until the shoulder of the washer is flush with
the wall (Figure 4-12).
Top View
Wall
Washer
Figure 3-11 Inserting Screw into Wallboard
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h. Remove two screws from the back plate of the MicroHub as
shown in Figure 4-13.
i. Attach the mounting clips to the MicroHub with the two
previously removed screws as shown in Figure 4-14.
Figure 3-12 Removing Screws from Backplate
Figure 3-13 Attaching Mounting Clips
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j. With the modular jacks facing the floor, slide the MicroHub over
the heads of the wall-mount screws until it is snug.
Figure 3-14 Sliding MicroHub Over Wall Screws
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Mounting the MicroHub Horizontally onto Wood
a. Select the appropriate size drill bit to drill holes for the
wall-mount screws.
b. Drill a hole .3 inches (1 Centimeter) to the right of where you
want the left side of the MicroHub to be located.
c. Drill a second hole 5.5 inches (14 Centimeters) to the right of
the first hole.
d. Insert the wall mount screws through the nylon shoulder
washers.
e. Insert the screws into the holes you just drilled.
f. Tighten the screws until the shoulder of the washer is flush with
the wall.
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g. Remove two screws from the backplate of the MicroHub as
shown in Figure 4-17.
h. Attach the mounting clips to the MicroHub with the two
previously removed screws as shown in Figure 4-18.
Figure 3-16 Removing Screws from Backplate
Figure 3-17 Attaching Mounting Clips to MicroHub
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i. With the modular jacks facing the floor, slide the MicroHub over
the heads of the wall-mount screws until it is snug.
Figure 3-18 Placing MicroHub Over Wall Screws
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Connecting Power
Domestic
1. Plug the female connector on the power module cable into the
power connector on the side of the MicroHub. The lip on the
power connector faces the top of the MicroHub (the labeled
horizontal surface as shown in Figure 4-20).
2. Insert the 3-pronged plug on the power module into a grounded
power receptacle on the wall, a power strip, or a grounded
extension cord.
Figure 3-19 Connecting Power to the MHUB08
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3. When the power module is plugged in, be sure that the power
LED as shown in Figure 4-21 is on.
Figure 3-20 MicroHub Power LED
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International
1. Place the international power module on a flat surface or
mount it to a wall near the MicroHub using the power supply
mounting screws.
2. Plug the female connector on the power module cable into the
power connector on the side of the MicroHub. The lip on the
power connector faces the top of the MicroHub (the labeled
horizontal surface as shown in Figure 4-22).
Figure 3-21 Connecting Power to the MHUB08-I
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3. Plug the female end of a three-pronged IEC power cable into
the power transformer (Figure 4-23).
4. Insert the 3-pronged male plug on the IEC power cable into a
grounded power receptacle on the wall, a power strip, or a
grounded extension cord.
Figure 3-22 Connecting IEC Power Cable
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5. When the power transformer is plugged in, be sure that the
power LED as shown in Figure 4-24 is on.
Figure 3-23 MicroHub Power LED
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Making Connections to the MicroHub
This chapter describes how to make a simple direct connection
between a MicroHub and a network station. To utilize existing
in-house wiring, or to examine other cross connect options, refer
to the EtherNext Series 4000 Installation Guide for additional
information.
Twisted-Pair Wire Specifications
The twisted-pair wiring must meet minimum requirements to
ensure long-term LAN reliability. If the wiring does not meet the
following specifications and requirements, it may be necessary to
install new twisted-pair wiring.
Must be unshielded twisted-pair wiring.
Two pairs are required.
Depending on building codes, different insulation materials
may be required. Plenum-rated or TEFLON-coated wiring may
be required in some areas.
The wire should be meet the following specs:
Solid copper, not stranded
Nominal capacitance: < 16pF/ft
Nominal impedance: 100 Ohm
Nominal attenuation: < 11.5db
The gauge should be between 18 and 26 AWG (American Wire
Gauge). Twenty-four gauge wiring is found in most standard
telephone installations.
The wiring must meet the maximum distance requirements
(100 meters standard, 200 meters extended). This distance
must include all cross-connect wire, wire in the walls, and any
drop cables from wall plates to workstations (see next section
to verify length).
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Note: Maximum distances may be less for any UTP cable run
underground, in conduit, or in large cable bundles.
In general, the MicroHub is compatible with all AT&T Type D
wiring (D-Inside wiring) and AT&T PDS wiring. The MicroHub
will also operate with IBM Type 1 (2 inner conductors) wiring.
The wiring must be in good condition and the insulation should
not be frayed or worn.
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MicroHub-to-Network Station Connections
The simplest way to connect to a MicroHub is with AT&T Type D
wiring (D-Inside wiring). D-Inside Wiring is convenient to use
when connecting network stations that are co-located with the
MicroHub. There are two types of D-Inside wiring that will work
with the MicroHub: DW8 which is stranded wire and more flexible,
and D8W which has solid conductors and is less flexible.
Typically you would use DW8 for shorter runs (less than 50 ft.)
within the same room. D8W wire is used for longer runs and is
usually run through ceilings and/or in the walls.
A modular cord is D-Inside wiring with RJ-45 plugs on each end.
The connection between a MicroHub and a workstation is straight
through 4-pair D-Inside wiring (only two pairs are actually used by
the MicroHub) as shown in Figure 4-25. NetWorth supplies some
D-Inside wiring and additional wiring products can be obtained
from national distributors such as Graybar.
In this type of cable, the wire connected to Pin 1 must be twisted
with the wire connected to Pin 2 and the wire connected to pin 3
must be twisted with the wire connected to Pin 6 as shown in
Figure 4-26. Pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are reserved for telephone and
other services.
Figure 3-24 D-Inside Wiring
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Each MicroHub RJ-45 jack has the following pin-out in
accordance with the 10BASE-T standard:
MicroHub Pin Number Signal Description
1
2
3
6
Receive +
Receive
Transmit +
Transmit
A straight-through cable from the MicroHub to a network station
using the pair combinations shown above will provide the
appropriate 10BASE-T connection.
Figure 4-28 shows a MicroHub-to-network station connection.
Simply plug one end of the modular cord into a 10BASE-T
equipped network station and plug the other end of the modular
cord directly into a MicroHub Port. Remember, the maximum
Figure 3-26 RJ-45 Pin-Out Configuration
Figure 3-25 D-Inside Wiring Plug Pin # Designations
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end-to-end distance is 100 meters unless both ends of the
connection support extended distance.
Once the network station and the MicroHub are connected and
powered on, the corresponding LINK LED on the MicroHub
should light. If the LINK LED does not light, be the cabling
connections and pair orientation are correct.
Note: Some manufacturers of 10BASE-T Network Interface Cards
do not provide a Link Integrity signal until the software driver has
been loaded and the card initialized. Check with the manufacturer
of your NICs to determine if driver initialization is a prerequisite to
proper Link Integrity operation (NetWorth NICs do not have to be
initialized to provide the Link Integrity signal).
Figure 3-27 MicroHub-To-Network Station Connection
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CAUTION: NEVER USE GREY SATIN STATION CABLES FOR
CONNECTING TO A MICROHUB. THIS IS A FLAT CABLE
THAT I S TYPI CALLY USED FOR CONNECTI NG
TELEPHONES TO WALL JACKS AND IS INCOMPATIBLE
WITH 10BASE-T SYSTEMS.
MicroHub-to-MicroHub Connections With UTP
The same wiring requirements as found in the previous section
MicroHub-To-Network Station Connections also apply to
MicroHub-to-MicroHub connections.
As noted previously, one of the MicroHubs must have Port 9 (Port
8 on the BNC model) configured as an output by setting the Uplink
Switch to the Out position as shown in Figure 4-29.
Figure 3-28 MicroHub-To-MicroHub Connection
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Making Thin Ethernet Connections
As shown in Figure 4-30, MicroHub model number MHUB09-B
has a BNC connector for thin Ethernet connections. This BNC
connector can be used to connect to any thin Ethernet segment
and can also be used to daisy chain MicroHubs.
You will need a T-connector to make the connection and, if the
MicroHub is the last node on the segment, you must terminate the
T-connector with a 50-ohm termination plug.
Once the MicroHub is fully connected to the thin Ethernet
segment, you can set the BNC ENABLE switch to the ON position
as shown in figure 4-31.
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MicroHub LEDs
MHUB09 (non-BNC version)
Figure 5-1 shows the LED array for the MicroHub model number
MHUB09 (non-BNC version). This MicroHub has 9 green Link
Status LEDs, 1 green POWER LED, 1 green ACTIVITY LED, and
1 yellow COLLISION LED.
Link Status LEDs - There is a Link Status LED associated with
each 10BASE-T Port. When a good connection has been made
with either a powered network station or another Hub, the green
LED associated with that Port will illuminate. If this cable segment
should break, the associated green Link LED will extinguish.
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Figure 4-1 Link Status LEDs
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POWER LED - The green POWER LED will illuminate when the
power module is plugged into the MicroHub and plugged into an
AC power source.
ACTIVITY LED - The green ACTIVITY LED will blink every time a
packet is received on any of the 9 UTP Ports.
COLLISION LED - The yellow COLLISION LED will blink every
time a packet collision occurs. Collisions occur in every Ethernet
system and do not necessarily reflect a system problem.
Figure 4-2 POWER/ACTIVITY/COLLISION LEDs
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MHUB09-B (BNC version)
Figure 5-3 shows the LED array for the MicroHub model number
MHUB09-B (BNC version). This MicroHub has 8 green Link
Status LEDs, 1 green BNC Active LED, 1 green POWER LED, 1
green ACTIVITY LED, and 1 yellow COLLISION LED.
Link Status LEDs - There is a Link Status LED associated with
each 10BASE-T Port. When a good connection has been made
with either a powered network station or another Hub, the green
LED associated with that Port will illuminate. If this cable segment
should break, the associated green Link LED will extinguish.
BNC Active LED - The green LED associated with the BNC
connector will blink every time a packet is received on the thin
Ethernet segment.
POWER LED - The green POWER LED will illuminate when the
power module is plugged into the MicroHub and plugged into an
AC power source.
ACTIVITY LED - The green ACTIVITY LED will blink every time a
packet is received on any of the 8 UTP Ports or the BNC Port.
COLLISION LED - The yellow COLLISION LED will blink every
time a packet collision occurs. Collisions occur in every Ethernet
system and do not necessarily reflect a system problem.
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Glossary
10BASE-2
An IEEE Standard (802.3) for local area networks. Complying
networks must be able to carry information at a rate of 10
megabit/second over distances up to 185 meters of thin coaxial
cable.
10BASE-5
An IEEE Standard (802.3) for local area networks. Complying
networks must be capable of carrying information at a rate of 10
megabit/second over distances up to 500 meters of thick coaxial
cable.
10BASE-T
An IEEE Standard (802.3) for local area networks. Complying
networks must be able to carry information at a rate of 10
megabit/second over distances up to 100 meters of unshielded
twisted-pair cable.
66-Type Wiring Environment
Also called Premises Distribution System (PDS). The AT&T
wiring system in which the telephones, nodes and other
communications devices connect to the cross-connect block.
110-Type Wiring Environment
Also called Premises Distribution Systems (PDS). The AT&T
wiring system in which the telephone, nodes and other
communications devices can be easily added and rearranged with
modular wiring components and patch cords.
802.3
An IEEE standard for Ethernet local area networks based on
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection
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(CSMA/CD), whi ch i ncl udes 10BASE2, 10BASE 5 and
10BASE-T.
Adapter
A device that supports the interconnection of different sizes and/or
types of plugs.
Attachment Unit Interface (AUI)
The interface between the medium attachment unit (MAU) and a
node within a local area network (LAN).
Backplane
The data bus connections used to interconnect different
communication modules inside a network concentrator.
BNC
A thin Ethernet coax connector.
Bridged Tap (Stub)
A cable (or cord) connected to another cable (or cord) at a point
other than its end. Such a tap causes impairment of network
signal transmissions.
Carrier Sense
The monitoring of a local area network by a node to determine if
another node is transmitting.
Coaxial Cable
A cable with at least one transmission line consisting of two
conductors, an inner conductor and an outer conductor, insulated
from one another by a dielectric. Coaxial cable carriers higher
frequencies than twisted pair cable and offers a broader
bandwidth. It is commonly used to transmit video signals, but can
also be used for certain high-speed data applications.
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Collision
A condition that occurs when two nodes attempt to transmit on the
network at the same time. When a collision occurs, both nodes
recognize the collision, stop transmission, wait for a random time
interval, and then attempt to retransmit.
Concentrator
A device that provides connectivity between data terminals in a
network.
Conductor
A medium, such as copper wire, that can carry electrical current.
Configuration
The layout of nodes and components in the network.
Cross-Connect Block
A panel on which the leads of station cable are mounted so a
technician, other wiring craftsperson, or a system administrator
can make connections between the communications devices
wired to the cables.
DCE
Data communications equipment.
DTE
Data terminal equipment.
Dielectric
A substance that does not conduct electrical current.
Equipment Room
An enclosed space where voice- and data-common equipment
circuit administration is performed.
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Ethernet Transceiver
A device used in an Ethernet local area network to couple data
terminal equipment to other transmission media.
Fiber Adapter
A hardware device used to convert System 4000 network signals
between electrical signals on twisted-pair wire and light pulses
transmitted on fiber optic cable.
Fiber Optic Cable
A transmission medium consisting of a core of glass surrounded
by strengthening material and a protective jacket. Signals are
transmitted as light pulses and introduced into the optical fiber by
laser or light emitting diodes (LEDs).
Jabber
A condition where the transmission of network signals exceeds
the maximum allowable transmission time. Jabber may be caused
by a faulty node or wiring connection.
LED
Light emitting diode.
Link Integrity
A diagnostic tool that continuously checks wiring for breaks,
opens or shorts, and notifies the user if those conditions exist.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A data communications network consisting of electronic
devicessuch as host computers, file servers and personal
computersoften connected via twisted-pair wire or coaxial
cable. Typically, the network is limited to a single premise.
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Medium Attachment Unit (MAU)
A device used in a data station to couple the data terminal
equipment (DTE) to the transmission medium.
Megabit
One million bits.
Modular Cord
A cord containing four twisted pairs of wires with a modular plug
on one or both ends.
Module
The component that provides connectivity ports for the LAN.
Modules are installed in larger systems called concentrators.
Network Interface Card (NIC)
A plug-in expansion board that enables computers to send and
receive data through the network.
Node
A computer, workstation or other device in a network.
Partition
The disconnecting of a node from a LAN.
Plenum Cord
A communications cord with fire-retardant insulation, generally
used in suspended ceilings and other places where air circulates
back to the buildings air-conditioning system.
Port
A concentrator connection used to connect PCs and other node
devices to the network.
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Primary Hub (Concentrator)
The hub in a room or wiring closet to which all other hubs are
connected. If a room or a wiring closet has only one hub, it also is
considered a primary hub.
Satellite Closet
A room where cross-connect hardware is located and where
cabling from wall jacks is terminated.
Secondary Hub (Concentrator)
Any hub whose OUT jack is connected to an IN jack of a primary
hub in the same room or wiring closet.
Telco
A 25-pair polarized connector that is used to consolidate multiple
voice or data lines.
Tip/Ring System
The AT&T wiring environment that designates tip and ring as the
functions of two conductors within each wire group of a 25-pair
station cable.
Transceiver Cable
A cable used to connect two hardware devices, one having a
D-type DCE connector and the other having a D-type DTE
connector. Also called an AUI cable.
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Wire
Two insulated copper wires twisted together to reduce the
potential for signal interference between pairs. In cables greater
than 25 pairs, the twisted pairs are grouped and bound together
in a common cable sheath. Twisted pair cable is the most common
of transmission media.
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Wiring Environment
Any building communications wiring system. See 66-Type Wiring
Environment.
Wiring Closet
A room, closet or cabinet where station cable is terminated on
cross-connect blocks and where the building communications
system can be administered.
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