Netgear FE516 Installation Guide - Page 7

Installation Guide for the Model FE508 and FE516 Fast Ethernet Hubs Features The Model FE508 and Model FE516 hubs have the following key features: • IEEE 802.3u standard compliant for interoperation with all 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) products. • Stackable architecture allows starting with as few as 8 ports and growing the network as required by stacking up to four hubs for a total of 64 ports. • Easy Plug-and-Play installation with no software to configure saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors. • Stackable chassis equipped with: − 8 or 16 fast 100BASE-TX ports to provide fast information exchange, resource sharing, and client or peer-to-peer communication using simple Category 5 UTP wiring. − Built-in LEDs to clearly indicate individual port status. − Additional LEDs to provide network traffic status for the hub. − Normal/Uplink push button for simplifying network extension. In the Uplink mode, signals are crossed to allow a straight-through cable to be used on one of the 100BASE-T ports (Port 8 on the Model FE508 hub and Port 16 on the Model FE516 hub) for connection to a 100BASE-T switch or router. • Compact design enables tabletop or rack-mounting installation. 1-2 Introduction