Netgear FE516 Installation Guide - Page 18

Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Installing a NETGEAR 100BASE-T Hub This section provides information and instructions for installing a single hub in a rack or on a tabletop or any other flat surface. For instructions on installing multiple hubs, see "Installing Multiple Hubs" later in this chapter. There are certain guidelines to follow when installing 100 Mb/s networks. The EIA/TIA 568-A standard recommends the installation of Category 5 UTP to handle up to 100 MHz bandwidth. Use the following guidelines to ensure that your cables perform to the specifications: • Certification. Make sure that your Category 5 UTP cable has completed the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Electronic Testing Laboratories (ETL) certification process. • Termination method. To minimize crosstalk noise, maintain the twist ratio of the cable up to the point of termination. Untwist at any termination should not exceed 0.5 inch (1.5 cm). • Pairing options. For optimal performance, use the EIA-568 Commercial Building Wiring Standard pairing option at each end of the cable. The terminating hardware offered by most major manufactures is correctly color-coded for proper wire placement according to the standard. Installing the Hub on a Flat Surface To install the hub on a table or shelf, follow these steps: 1. Install self-adhesive pads on the bottom of the hub. Peel off the protective backing from the rubber pads and apply one at each marked location on the bottom of the hub (see Figure 3-1). Figure 3-1. Attaching self-adhesive pads 3-4 Installation