Netgear EN108 EN104 Installation Guide - Page 2

Start Here Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR™ Model EN104, Model EN108, or Model EN116 Ethernet hub. The hubs deliver standards-based, plugand-play networking solutions for small businesses, home offices, and lowdensity workgroups of larger companies. In this installation guide, all three hubs are referred to collectively as the Model EN104/EN108/EN116 hub. Each hub is listed individually when information is provided that refers to a specific model. Features The Model EN104/EN108/EN116 hub has the following features: • Four (on the Model EN104 hub), eight (on the Model EN108 hub), and sixteen (on the Model EN116 hub) vista 10BASE-T network ports (RJ-45) that provide 10 megabit per second (Mbps) networking using simple unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wiring • Built-in LED indicators for at-a-glance status checks by vista networks ports • AUI (not on the Model EN104 hub) or coaxial BNC backbone support for connecting to an existing Ethernet segment or external transceiver, or for network expansion by connecting multiple hubs together using twisted pair or coaxial cabling • Uplink port for connecting to other hubs using simple straight-through cables • Clear front-panel light-emitting diode (LED) indicators to monitor overall hub status • Plug-and-play installation with no software to configure • Complete hub functions including packet retiming, collision detection, preamble regeneration, and fragment extension • Automatic partitioning and reconnection of a port that has excessive collisions or is jabbering • Automatic polarity detection for recognizing and correcting incorrect polarity on the receive pair • Compact design, enabling easy tabletop or rack-mounting installation • External power adapter • Limited lifetime warranty on the unit and three-year warranty on the power supply Model EN104/EN108/EN116 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide