FH216

Connecting Network Devices

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Figure 2-11 Rack Mounting

Connecting Network Devices

The Auto-sensing capability allows Asanté Hubs to connect to 10Mbps and/or

100Mbps devices in your network. This section describes setting up network

conﬁgurations using a variety of devices.

10Mbps/100Mbps Speed Sources

By default, each port is set to Auto-sensing mode. The Asanté Hubs will detect

the correct 10Mbps/100Mbps speed to transmit information to connected

10Base-T or 100Base-TX devices.

The FH208 and the FH216 need two different speed sources to transmit

10Mbps or 100Mbps within two different domains. Therefore, two ports

connected to 10Mbps and 100Mbps are required.

▲ Caution! 10Mbps and 100Mbps information cannot be

transmitted between 10Mbps and 100Mbps domains.

If you want to transmit information between 10Mbps and 100Mbps domains,

a switching hub or a hub with an internal switch module such as the FH208B

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