™ LAN Master TX8 100BASE-TX 8-Port Hub (HB-E-TX-8) 33013.C For assistance in installing, using, or maintaining the TRANSITION Networks LAN Master™ TX8 100BASE-TX 8-Port Hub, contact TRANSITION Networks Technical Support at: (800) 260-1312 or contact your local distributor.
CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the public telephone network.
100BASE-TX Cable and Connector Specifications The physical characteristics of the 100BASE-TX cable must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX specifications. 100BASE-TX CABLE SPECIFICATIONS Category 5 wire or better is required. Either shielded twisted pair (STP) or unshielded twisted pair (UTP) can be used. DO NOT USE FLAT OR SILVER SATIN WIRE.
1. INTRODUCTION This guide is intended for the system or network administrator responsible for installing and monitoring a TRANSITION Networks LAN Master™ TX-8 100BASE-TX 8-Port Hub. A working knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations, including familiarity with communications protocols used on interconnected LANs, is assumed. The LAN Master™ TX8 Hub The LAN Master™ TX8 100BASE-TX 8-Port Hub (HB-E-TX-8) is a Fast Ethernet repeater designed to meet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX standards.
The sole purpose of this remedy shall be provided the customer with the replacement or repair of non-conforming goods in the manner described in this Warranty statement. This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as TN is willing and able to repair or replace the defective item(s) or refund the purchase price. TN reserves the right to inspect products claimed to be defective under warranty either at the customer’s location or at TN’s plant.
LAN Master™ TX8 Connectors and Status LEDs RJ-45 Connectors Eight (8) 100BASE-TX RJ-45 connectors are located at the front of the LAN Master™ TX8. The RJ-45 jacks support connection to Category 5 shielded or unshielded 100 ohm twisted pair 100BASE-TX cable. Power Connector An external power connector is located at the back of the LAN Master™ TX8. Status LEDs Status LEDs are located at the front of the LAN Master™ TX8. P(O)W(E)R Illuminated green: Hub powered ON.
5. MAINTENANCE 2. SITE CONSIDERATIONS WARNING: DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, open and attempt to repair the LAN Master™ TX8 100BASE-TX 8-Port Hub. Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or death from electrical shock.
3. INSTALLATION 4. OPERATION NOTE: LAN Master™ TX8 Link Integrity cannot be disabled. All devices connected to the LAN Master™ TX8 MUST have link functions enabled. To install the LAN Master™ TX8: The LAN Master™ TX8 normally requires no intervention beyond occasionally monitoring the Power and Port Status LEDs. • • • • • Unpack the LAN Master™ TX8 Hub.
Connecting Power to LAN Master™ TX8 Installing LAN Master™ TX8 in 19-inch Rack To power ON the LAN Master™ TX8: NOTE: Optionally, the LAN Master™ TX8 can be installed on a table or other flat, stable surface. 1. Locate the power receptacle on the back of the LAN Master™ TX8. 2. Connect the LAN Master™ TX8 power connector end of the power cord to the LAN Master™ TX8. 3. Connect the external power connector end of the power cord to external AC power.
Optionally Cascading Two LAN Master™ TX8 Hubs Two LAN Master™ TX8 hubs can be cascaded using the two connections at the front of each hub that are labelled ‘Port 8’. To cascade two LAN Master™ TX8 hubs: Up to 5 meters 1. Locate or build 100BASE-TX cable with the following characteristics: • 803.2 compliant (See page 15) • cable length less than 5 meters • male RJ-45 plug connectors installed at both ends of cable.
