CONTENTSiiiCONTENTSCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION1.1 Using This Manual ..................................................................... 1-21.2 The 10BASE-T HUB ................................................................... 1-21.3 Related Manuals ......................................................................... 1-41.4 Getting Help ................................................................................ 1-4CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS2.1 Network Requirements ............................................................... 2-12.2 Selecting A Location For The HUB ............................................ 2-12.3 Network Guidelines .................................................................... 2-22.3.1 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network Requirements ........... 2-22.3.2 Fiber Optic Network Requirements ................................ 2-42.3.3 Thin-Net Network Requirements .................................... 2-42.3.4 Transceiver/AUI Requirements ....................................... 2-52.4 Operating Specifications............................................................. 2-6CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION3.1 Unpacking The HUB .................................................................. 3-13.2 Attaching The Strain Relief Bracket ......................................... 3-23.3 Installing The HUB .................................................................... 3-23.3.1 Rack Mounting The HUB ................................................ 3-23.3.2 Wall Mounting The HUB ................................................. 3-43.3.3 Free-Standing Installation .............................................. 3-73.4 Connecting The HUB To The Power Source .............................. 3-73.5 Connecting The HUB To The Ethernet Network ...................... 3-83.5.1 Connecting The Network Port Cabling (MRX/MRXI)..... 3-83.5.2 Connecting The Network Port Cabling(MRX-2/MRXI-2) ............................................................... 3-83.5.3 Connecting A Twisted Pair Segment To A SPIM-T ........ 3-93.5.4 Connecting A Shielded Twisted Pair SegmentTo A SPIM-T1 ................................................................. 3-10