FriendlyNet Stackable Dual-speed Ethernet Hub FH208B/FH208/FH216B/FH216 User’s Manual Asante Technologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 www.asante.com 1.800.662.
Copyright Notice Trademarks Asanté Technologies and FriendlyNet are trademarks of Asanté Technologies, Inc. Ethernet is a registered trademark of the Xerox Corporation. All brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Table of Contents Introduction .............................................................. 1-1 Package Contents .................................................... 1-1 The FriendlyNet Dual-speed Hub .......................... 1-2 Performance Features .............................................. 1-3 10/100Mbps Auto-sensing ................................ 1-3 Network Ideas and Concepts ................................... 1-4 Stand-alone or Single Star Topology ................. 1-4 Installation .......
LED Indicators ......................................................... 3-1 LED Indicators ....................................................... 3-2 Power (green) .................................................... 3-2 Collision (yellow) .............................................. 3-2 10Mbps/100Mbps/Auto-sensing LED (green) .. 3-2 Link/Act LED (green) ....................................... 3-3 Switch LED on FH208B or FH216B (green) ... 3-3 Troubleshooting ............................................
About This Manual This manual discusses FriendlyNet Stackable Dual-speed Ethernet Hubs: ❑ FH208 8-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub ❑ FH208B 8-Port FriendlyNet Base Hub (with Bridge) ❑ FH216 16-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub ❑ FH216B 16-Port FriendlyNet Base Hub (with Bridge) These models are similar in many respects. They differ in the number of Ethernet ports and in their capacity to act as a bridge between domains. Unless otherwise noted, information given in this manual is applicable to all models.
Document Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information: ❑ Commands and key words are in boldface font. ◆ Note: Noteworthy information, which contains helpful suggestions or references to other sections in the manual, is in this format. ▲ Important! Significant information that calls attention to important features or instructions is in this format.
1 Introduction This chapter introduces the following topics: ❑ Package Contents ❑ FriendlyNet Stackable Dual-speed Ethernet Hubs ❑ ❑ ❑ FH208 8-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub ❑ FH208B 8-Port FriendlyNet Base Hub (with Bridge) ❑ FH216 16-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub ❑ FH216B 16-Port FriendlyNet Base Hub (with Bridge) Performance Features ❑ 10Mbps/100Mbps Auto-sensing ❑ Expansion Features Network Ideas and Concepts Package Contents The package contents include the following items: ❑ (1) F
Introduction The FriendlyNet Dual-speed Hub Dual-speed hubs are a compact, flexible solution for workgroups or SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) LANs (Local Area Networks). The Asanté hub’s compact design makes it ideal for desktop placement or rack mounting. The Dual-speed feature allows unmanaged hubs to operate in either 10Mbps or 100Mbps modes. These transmission speeds are automatically detected or can be set manually on ports one and eight.
Performance Features FH216 FriendlyNet 9 10 11 10/100Mbps Ports 12 13 14 15 16 16-port Dual-speed Ethernet Hub MDI – II Power MDI – II Switch Link/Act Collision 100Mbps/ 10 100 Auto 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 or 1 2 3 4 5 10/100Mbps Ports 6 7 8 or Figure 1-3 FH216 16-Port FriendlyNet Expansion Hub FH216B FriendlyNet 9 1 10 12 10/100Mbps Ports 1 43 15 16 16-port Dual-speed Ethernet Hub MDI – II ower MDI – II Switch P Link/Act Collision 100Mbps/
Introduction entire stack. The bridging operation is indicated by the illuminated Switch LED. ▲ Important! Without the Base Unit, data cannot pass between these two domains. ▲ Important! Do not connect two Base Units together. Network Ideas and Concepts FriendlyNet Stackable Ethernet Hubs allow for a variety of network design configurations. Here is one example. Stand-alone or Single Star Topology In a stand-alone network, the resources, such as workstations, printers, etc.
2 Installation This chapter cover the following topics: ❑ Components ❑ Cabling and Voltage Requirements ❑ Placement and Mounting ❑ Connecting Network Devices ❑ Powering On the Hub Components This section describes the features of the Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hubs FH208, FH208B, FH216 and FH216B. The Front Panel of the FH208 and FH208B Hubs The Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hubs FH208 and FH208B front panels show: ❑ Eight dual-speed (UTP) Ethernet ports ❑ Two MDI-II ports ❑ LED indicators.
Installation The Front Panel of the FH216 and FH216B Hubs The Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hubs FH216 and FH216B front panels show: ❑ Sixteen dual-speed (UTP) Ethernet ports ❑ Two MDI-II ports ❑ LED Indicators FH216 FriendlyNet 9 10 11 10/100Mbps Ports 12 13 14 15 16 16-port Dual-speed Ethernet Hub MDI – II Power MDI – II Switch Link/Act Collision 100Mbps/ 10 100 Auto 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 or 1 2 3 4 5 10/100Mbps Ports 6 7 15 16 8 or Figure 2-3 FH2
Components ❑ Link/Act (green): The hubs have one Link/Act LED group — one LED for each port indicates if the port is connected and active.
Installation MDI-II Switch Port 1 Port 8 Port 1 Port 8 Autosensing CASCADE IN 100M 10M 1234 34 12 CASCADE OUT Figure 2-6 100-240Vac Rear Panel of FH208 and FH208B The rear panels for the Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hubs FH216 and FH216B are similar but also include an additional MII connector as shown in Figure 2-7.
Cabling and Voltage Requirements Voltage Requirements Voltage requirements for all models: ❑ 100 to 240Vac, 50/60Hz, 1.2A maximum ▲ Important! Check the AC power line voltage used in your area. Placement and Mounting Hub Location The location chosen for the Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hub should be less than 100 meters from servers, workstations, or switches. ▲ Caution! Category 5 cables are environment-sensitive.
Installation Figure 2-9 Desk Stands 2 Slide additional stands into the slots on top of each stand on the first hub as shown in Figure 2-10. 3 4 Slide the second hub between the stands. Press the stands tightly against the hub. Figure 2-10 Using Desk Stands Rack Mounting A rack mount bracket is an optional way to mount hubs in standard EIA 19inch racks. 1 Align the mounting brackets on the sides of the unit with the slit over the holes as shown in Figure 2-11.
Connecting Network Devices FriendlyNet 16-port Dual-speed Ethern Power 10 FH216B 9 et Hub 10 11 10/100Mbps Po rts 12 13 Switch 14 15 16 6 7 8 MDI – II Link/Act Collision 100Mbps/ 100 Auto 1 2 3 4 5 MDI – II 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 or 1 2 3 4 5 10/100Mbps Po rts or 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.
Installation or FH216B is required. See “Connecting Ethernet Hubs and Switches” on page 2-12 for further information. Forced speed also can be set to expand your network options. See “Setting Up Forced Speed for the MDI-II Ports” on page 2-10. Connecting Workstations To connect your hub to workstations or nodes: 1 Be sure each computer has either a 10Base-T or 100BaseTX Ethernet Network Interface Card installed. 2 Connect one end of each UTP cable to the Ethernet Card’s RJ-45 port in each computer.
Connecting Network Devices 10/100Mbps FH208 FH208 FriendlyNet 8-port Dual-speed Ethernet Hub 10/100Mbps Ports MDI – II Power MDI – II Switch Link/Act Collision 100Mbps 10 100 Auto 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 or 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 or 10/100Mbps Figure 2-13 Connecting Workstations Connecting Devices to MDI-II Ports The Asanté Hub offers two MDI-II ports.
Installation Setting Up Forced Speed for the MDI-II Ports Auto-sensing is the default mode. If the devices connected to the hub using the MDI-II ports do not support Auto-sensing or if for other reasons you wish to force the speed, set the DIP switches to one of the positions shown in Figure 215. Note that forced speed can only be applied to the MDI-II ports.
Connecting Network Devices Connecting Fast Ethernet Hubs If your transmission speed is 100Mbps, using the same method, connect 100 Mbps devices using UTP Category 5 cables with RJ-45 plugs. This enables sending/receiving to other 100Mbps devices. ▲ Caution! Hubs FH208 and FH216 function as ordinary dual-speed hubs. Using these hubs,10Mbps information can only pass to other 10Mbps devices and 100Mbps can only pass to 100Mbps devices.
Installation Figure 2-17 ▲ Cascade Connector Cables Important! The Cascade In port should connect to the Cascade Out port of another hub. Connecting Ethernet Hubs and Switches Switches enable simultaneous 10Mbps/100Mbps transmission. If you wish to transmit information between 10Mbps and 100Mbps domains simultaneously, use a hub with an internal switch module, also known as a bridge, such as the Asante´ FH208B or FH216B.
Powering On the Hub Up to three hubs may be connected together within a collision domain. When stacking hubs: ❑ Use a Cascade Connector cable to join hubs ❑ Maximum length of the Cascade Connector cables is eight inches ▲ Caution! Place only one base unit in a network. More than one bridge or switch in a network will generate network looping.
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3 LED Indicators The front panel LEDs visually indicate the power, port activity and status. If the LED indicators do not correspond to the activities listed in this chapter, refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting.
LED Indicators LED Indicators Power (green) The Power LED light will be ON when any model Asanté Hub is supplied with the required power. Collision (yellow) There are two Collision LEDs on the Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hub. One is for 10Mbps and the other is for 100Mbps. If the network is experiencing excessive collisions, see Appendix A: Troubleshooting.
LED Indicators Link/Act LED (green) The Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hub has one Link/Activity LED group, one LED for each port. Table 3-3 Hub FH208 FH208B FH216 FH216B LED Status Link/Act LED Description ON Port is connected to a device OFF Port is not connected to a device Blinking Port is receiving data Switch LED on FH208B or FH216B (green) When 10Mbps and 100Mbps data are forwarding through the FH208B or FH216B, the Switch LED will be ON.
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A Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hub Symptom Indication Solution No power Power LED OFF Check the power cord. Make sure the power outlet is functional. Make sure the power cord is properly connected to the outlet and is securely connected to the hub. Port connection not functioning Link/Act LED OFF Make sure the cable is functioning and is properly connected at both ends. Check the crimp of the RJ-45. Make sure the UTP cable is Category 5 for 100Base-TX.
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B Product Specifications Dual-speed FriendlyNet Hub Specifications Specification FH208/FH216 Standards Compliance Number of Ports Number of Segments LED Display FH208B/FH216B IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet IEEE 802.
Specification EMI Certificate Dimensions: W x D x H Weight Placement and Mounting Page B-2 FH208/FH216 FH208B/FH216B FCC Class A, CE Mark VCCI Class 1 330L x 190W x 44H mm 1.
C Technical Support Contacting Technical Support To contact Asanté Technical Support: Telephone (800) 622-7464 Fax (801) 566-3787 Internet Mail support@asante.com World Wide Web Site http://www.asante.com Bulletin Board Service (BBS) (408) 432-1416 ARA BBS (guest log-in) (408) 894-0765 FTP Archive ftp.asante.com Technical Support Hours 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time USA, Monday - Friday.
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