Installation Guide16-port Dual-speedEthernet / Fast Ethernet HubKF-16M, KF-16MSP/N:750-0105-001DOC.980301-KF16M/16MS-K

KF-16MS is equipped with an internal 10M-to-100M switch function tobridge the traffics between 10Mbps segment and 100Mbps segment asfollows:Figure 1-3

1.3 SpecificationsStandard IEEE 802.3IEEE 802.3u Class II RepeaterNetwork ports 16 dual-speed TP portswith auto-sensing functionPort connectors 16 MDI

2. Installing the Dual-speed HubThe hub is designed to operate in workgroup environments without acomplicated configuration procedure. It also feature

Rack MountingFor mounting the hub into a 19-inch rack, a pair of mounting brackets isincluded in the pack.Figure 2-2 Install Rack Mount BracketsInstal

2.3 Front Panel and Rear PanelFigure 2-4 Components on the Front and Rear Panel8

• 1X - 16X RJ-45 ConnectorsMDI-X jacks for Port #1 - Port #16 respectively• 16I RJ-45 ConnectorMDI-I jack for Port #16• Diagnostic LED indicatorsThe i

2.4 Cascading Multiple HubsMore than one hub can be cascaded together to be a hub stack using thecascade cable supplied with the hub. Two cascade conn

When cascading more than two hubs, follow the IN-to-OUTdaisy-chainrule as above to cascade all hubs sequentially. Up to four hubs can becascaded in a

3. Making Network Connections3.1 Dual-speed Twisted-pair PortsFigure 3-1 16 Dual-speed TP PortsThe hub provides 16 dual-speed TP ports. Each can suppo

UTP CablesFor connecting to an 10BASE-T Ethernet device, a 2-pair Category 3,4, or 5 UTP cable can be used. For connecting to a 100BASE-TX FastEtherne

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Connecting to a ComputerThe RJ-45 connectors labeled 1X to 16X can be used for connecting tothe network adapter installed in a computer. The network a

Connecting to a 100BASE-TX HubSince the KF-16M and KF-16MS hubs are designed to comply withIEEE 802.3u Class II repeater specifications, each hub can

3.2 Hub Stack ConnectionA hub stack composed of multiple hubs (up to four) cascaded togetheras the instruction in section 2.4 can be treated as a sing

4. LED Indicators4.1 LED PanelThe hub provides comprehensive LED indicators for diagnosing andmonitoring the operation of the unit as illustrated belo

Collision 100: there are collisions occurred on the shared 10M segment.Blink There are collisions on the segment.Off No collision occurs on the segmen

16-port Dual-speedEthernet / Fast Ethernet HubInstallation GuideDOC.980302-KF16M/16MS-NKP/N: 750-0105-002

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Table of Contents1. Introduction ... 11.1 Features ...

Figures1-1 Dual-speed Ethernet / Fast Ethernet Hub Unit ...11-2 Dual-speed Hub Design ...

1. IntroductionThis guide covers the product information and installation informationfor two dual speed Fast Ethernet hubs. One is KF-16M which provid

Both hubs also feature cascade connectors (two for KF-16M, one forKF-16MS) on the rear for cascading one hub to another in a hub stack.Up to four hubs

1.2 Dual-speed Hub TechnologyDual-speed hub is designed to support connections with different speedsin the same hub. It makes a network planning simpl