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KINGSTON TECHNOLOGY
FAST ETHERX STACKABLE
8-PORT, 16-PORT, & 24-PORT
10/100TX RACK-MOUNTABLE
DUAL SPEED HUB
USER’S GUIDE
MODELS: KND810TX
KND1610TX
KND2410TX
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Kingston Technology Fast EtheRx Stackable 8-Port, 16-Port, & 24-Port 10/100TX Rack-Mountable Dual Speed Hubs User’s Guide Part No. 4460064-001.A01 Kingston Technology Company 17600 Newhope Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 435-2600 Important Safety Instructions KND2410TX User’s Guide - Rev. A01 Kingston Technology Company
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1. Read all these instructions. 2. Save these instructions for later use. 3. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. 6. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage p
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Introduction......................................................................................1 Model Types......................................................................1 Special Features ...............................................................2 Package Contents.............................................................2 Design Features ..............................................................................3 Repeater Functions...................................
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UTP Cable Type ...............................................11 UTP Cable Wiring .............................................11 UTP Cable Wiring Standards............................11 UTP Cable Rating Codes..................................12 Appendix C Specifications............................................13 Appendix D Commonly Asked Questions.....................15 Appendix E Warranties and Notices.............................16 Limited Warranty Statement .............
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Introduction 1 Introduction Intended Audience: This manual assumes that the user has a general working knowledge of networking principles and is familiar with network systems in general. Congratulations on the purchase of your Kingston Fast EtheRx Stackable 10/100TX Rack-Mountable Dual Speed hub. There are three models available: KND810TX (8-port model), KND1610TX (16-port model) KND2
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2 Special Features Special Features • Conforms to IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE802.3i 10BASE-T, and IEEE802.3 CSMA/CD standards • Inter-connects 10BASE-T Ethernet networks with 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks • Works as a simple 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T repeater • 10/100BASE-TX Class compliant repeater • Stacking ports for stacking up to four (4) hubs maximum • 8, 16, or 24 UTP ports that
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Front Panel 3 Design Features The Fast EtheRx dual-speed hub complies with the full set of repeater basic functions as defined by IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, IEEE802.3i 10BASE-T, and IEEE802.3 CSMA/CD standards. Repeater Functions If any single port senses the start of a valid packet on its receiving line, the dual-speed hub will re-transmit the received data to all other ports on the network. The re-transmission of packets complies with the IEEE 802.3 specification in terms of preamble s
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4 Front Panel Hardware Installation Before you begin installing network cables, please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the dual-speed hub. See the diagram below: Front Panel %& "'()
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Front Panel 5 1. Make sure the power is turned on for both the PC and EtheRx hub. 2. Verify that the correct network drivers have been loaded on the PC. Some network adapters require the drivers to be loaded to establish a proper link. 3. Make sure the correct cable type is selected. 4. Make sure the cable is wired properly and connected on both ends. 5. If steps 1 through 4 are correct, the cable may be defective or not wired correctly. Please refer to Appendix A for pin assignments a
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6 Rear Panel Rear Panel " #'* ' USE ONLY WITH A 250V FUSE #'* . # '$+ # '$,- Fuse (250V, 2A) Fig. 1-3 Rear Panel Power Switch The AC Power switch turns the unit ON or OFF. If the PWR LED does not light up once the unit has been turned on, try the procedures below (in the following order): 1. Try a different AC power outlet. 2. Check the external fuse located at the back of unit (below the AC power connector). If the fuse is
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Rear Panel 7 Stack-In / Stack-Out Ports USE ONLY WITH A 250V FUSE USE ONLY WITH A 250V FUSE USE ONLY WITH A 250V FUSE Fig. 1-4 Stacking Configuration The Fast EtheRx stackable hubs use stacking ports located on the back of the unit to stack up to a maximum of four hubs, using any combination of the KND810TX, KND1610TX, and KND2410TX models. Follow the directions below on stacking these hubs together: 1. Power down the Fast EtheRx hub(s). 2. Locate the 50-pin shielded stacking cabl
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8 Rear Panel Speed-Setting Dip Switches The dip switches located on the back of the unit can be used to manually configure ports 7 & 8 (KND810TX & KND1610TX) or port 23 & 24 (KND2410TX) to operate at 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or Auto-negotiation (default). Dip switches in the ‘UP’ position are set to OFF (default). Dip switches in the ‘DOWN’ position are set to ON. For specific speed setting combinations, see Table 1-2 below. DIP SWITCH SETTINGS PORT NO. 7 (or 23) PORT NO. 8 (or 24)
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Appendices 9 Appendices KND2410TX User’s Guide - Rev. A01 Kingston Technology Company
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10 Appendix A Pin Assignments Appendix A Pin Assignments UTP Port Pin Assignments UTP Ports use RJ-45 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling. RJ-45 modular plugs and their pin numbers and wiring assignments are listed below. Twisted- Pair cables can be wired with either Straight-Through or Crossover pin assignments. Both wiring schemes are mentioned in "Appendix B Cabling Guidelines" for reference in creating a twisted-pair cable. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Modular
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Appendix B Cabling Guidelines 11 Appendix B Cabling Guidelines UTP Cable Type When installing network cables, the following table shows appropriate cabling guidelines for 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet architecture. Cabling Components: 100BASE-TX Trunk and Patch Cable 4-Pair 100Ω UTP CAT 5 Type: (only 2 pairs used) 8-Pin RJ-45 CAT 5 only Modular Plug: Patch Panel: 8-Pin RJ-45 CAT 5 only Table B-1 Network Cable Guidelines (NOTE: All UTP cables come in both solid and stranded filament
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12 Appendix B Cabling Guidelines There are two governmental agencies: the Electronic Industry Association (EIA) and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), which set the standard for all cable wiring requirements for commercial buildings. With the advent of 100Mb/s networking products, it is best to use higher quality CAT 5 cables like Belden or Helix as well as CAT 5-compliant patch panels, patch cables, and connectors while following the EIA/TIA wiring standards. 100 Ω UT
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Appendix B Cabling Guidelines 13 UL – The National Electrical Code (NEC), published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), details advisory safety considerations for electrical wiring. NEC Article 800 Communications Cables are manufactured to meet these different cable types. 1. CMP – Cables meeting type CMP requirements are suitable for installation in ducts and plenums without the use of conduit. These cables are designed for fire resistance and low-smoke producing
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14 Appendix C Specifications Compliance: IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX Standard IEEE802.3i 10BASE-T Standard IEEE802.3 CSMA/CD Standard Media Interface: KND810TX 8 auto-negotiating 10/100TX UTP ports KND1610TX 16 auto-negotiating 10/100TX UTP ports KND2410TX 24 auto-negotiating 10/100TX UTP ports KND810TX KND1610TX KND2410TX Speed Setting Dip Switches: [Used to manually configure Ports 7 & 8 Ports 7 & 8 Ports 23 & 24 the corresponding ports for 10Mbps, 100Mbps, or Auto- ne
