NETGEAR FE116 User manual

MODEL

FE 116

FastEthernetHub

InstallationGuide

Model FE116 Fast Ethernet Hub Installation Giude

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR

™

Model FE116 Fast Ethernet Hub. This hub

delivers standards-based, plug-and-play networking solutions for small businesses, home ofﬁces,

and low-density workgroups of larger companies

The Model FE116 hub has the following features:

• Sixteen IEEE 802.3-compliant 100BASE-T ports (sometimes referred to as RJ-45 or network

ports) that provide effective information exchange, resource sharing, and a client/server or

peer-to-peer applications solution with simple unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wiring (The

network ports on the Model FE116 hub are referred to as vista RJ-45 network ports because

they have built-in LEDs that monitor individual port status.)

• Class II compliance, which enables network expansion by connecting two hubs together

• Easy plug-and-play installation with no software to conﬁgure, thus saving time and

minimizing the potential for conﬁguration errors

• Normal/Uplink push button to simplify network extension and for connecting with other

hubs (In the Uplink mode, two hubs can be daisy-chained using simple, straight-through

UTP cables.)

• Automatic partitioning and reconnection of a port that has excessive collisions or is jabbering

• Limited ﬁve-year warranty on the unit and one-year warranty on the power supply

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Features

Model FE116 Fast Ethernet Hub Installation Giude

Verify that your package contains the following:

• Model FE116 hub

• Power adapter

• Installation guide

• Warranty & Owner Registration Card

• Wall mount kit

Customer Support

Call your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged

parts.

Keep the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them to repack the hub if you need

to return it for repair.

To qualify for product updates and product warranty registration, complete the Warranty & Owner

Registration Card within 30 days of purchase and return it to NETGEAR, Inc.

Note: If the supplied power adapter does not meet your country requirements, make

sure you use the appropriate power adapter as required by your national electrical

codes and ordinances.

Package Contents

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Installation guide,

Warranty & Owner

Registration Card

Wall mount

kit

Model FE116 hub

Power

adapter

Normal/Uplink

13141516

9101112

5678

1234

Pwr

Col

Model FE116 Fast Ethernet Hub Installation Giude

The instructions provided in this guide are for installing and using the Model FE116 hub.

LEDs

There are two LEDs on the front panel of the hub and two on each vista 100BASE-T network port

(RJ-45 connector) that allow you to monitor the status of the hub and the network. The table

describes the activity of the LEDs.

Vista 100BASE-T Network Ports with Built-in LEDs

The front panel of the Model FE116 hub has sixteen vista 100BASE-T ports. Two LEDs—the

Link/Rx LED and the Part (partition) LED—are built into each 100BASE-T port.

Normal/Uplink Push Button

The Normal/Uplink push button on the Model FE116 hub allows you to select Normal (MDI-X)

or Uplink (MDI) wiring for port 16, eliminating the need to use a crossover cable. Ports 1 to 15 on

the hub are permanently conﬁgured for Normal wiring.

Label Color Activity Description

Pwr (power) Green On Power is supplied to the hub.

Col (collision) Amber Blinking Data collision is occurring on the network. Note

that occasional collisions are normal.

Link/Rx (Located on the

top left corner of each

vista network port)

Green On

Blinking

The link between this port and the connected

device is good.

There is incoming data on the port.

Part (partition) (Located

on the top right corner of

each vista network port)

Amber On The port is partitioned because of excessive

collisions.

Front Panel of the Model FE116 Hub

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Pwr

1234 1234 9101112 13 14 15 16

Link/Rx Part

Normal/Uplink

Col

100 Mbps

AST

100BASE-FAST ETHERNET HUB

FE116

Col LED

Pwr LED vista 100BASE-T

network ports

Normal/Uplink

push button

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Product Illustration

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Link/Rx

LED Part

LED

vista 100BASE-T

network port

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Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Model FE116 hub has a DC power jack and a ground clip (not used). The

Model FE116 hub accepts 5 V DC.

5Vdc 3.0A

100 BASE-TX Class

– +

Rear Panel of the Model FE116 Hub

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Power

jack

Ground clip

Model FE116 Fast Ethernet Hub Installation Giude

Before you begin installing the hub, prepare the installation site. Make sure your operating

environment meets the operating environment requirements of the equipment.

Place the Model FE116 hub on a ﬂat surface or mount it on a wall with the hardware included in

the wall mount kit. Be sure the hub is positioned with at least 2 inches of space on all sides for

ventilation.

Characteristic Requirement

Temperature Ambient temperature between 0

and 40

C (32

and 104

F). No

nearby heat sources such as direct sunlight, warm air exhausts, or

heaters.

Operating humidity 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing.

Ventilation Minimum 2 inches (5.08 cm) on all sides for cooling. Adequate airﬂow

in room or wiring closet.

Operating conditions At least 6 feet (1.83 m) to nearest source of electromagnetic noise

(such as photocopy machine or arc welder).

Service access Minimum 12 inches (19.68 cm) front and back for service access and

maintenance.Front and back clearance for cables and wiring hardware

such as punchdown blocks.

Power Adequate power source within 6 feet (1.83 m).

Wiring hardware Wiring hardware, such as punchdown blocks or patch panels, should

be complete before installing the hub.

Installation Procedures

Prepare the Site

Install the Hub

Model FE116 Fast Ethernet Hub Installation Giude

You can connect any device equipped with a 100BASE-T Ethernet interface to the RJ-45 ports on

the Model FE116 hub. These standard RJ-45 ports accept either 2-pair or 4-pair Category 5 UTP

cable (100BASE-TX networks require only 2-pair wiring). The RJ-45 interface is an 8-pin

connector.

To connect any of the RJ-45 ports on your Model FE116 hub to a PC, use a regular straight-

through UTP cable. If you are connecting using Port 16 on your hub, set the Normal/Uplink push

button to Normal.

Note: Ethernet speciﬁcations limit the cable length between your PC or server and the

hub to 328 feet (100 meters) in length.

Connect a PC to the Hub

Normal/Uplink

13 14 15 16

910 11 12

5678

1234

Pwr

Col

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Model FE116 Fast Ethernet Hub Installation Giude

Cascading refers to connecting hubs together to increase the number of ports or the number of

users supported on the network. The 100BASE-T ports can be used to cascade hubs together.

Connect to a Network Using the 100BASE-T Ports

The twisted pair cable extended from a 100BASE-T port is called a twisted pair segment and can

be up to 100 meters (m) in length. The 100BASE-T ports, with the exception of port 16, are MDI-

X (or Normal) ports. If you are connecting to ports 1 through 15, use either a straight-through or

crossover cable as outlined in the following table.

Set the Normal/Uplink Push Button

If you are connecting to port 16, use this table to determine the type of cable to use and how to set

the Normal/Uplink push button for port 16.

Connecting Port on

Model FE116 Hub Connecting Device Cable Used

Ports 1–15 PC or server Straight-through cable

Ports 1–15 Hub, router, or switch Crossover cable

Connecting Port on

Model FE116 Hub Connecting Device Cable Used

Port 16 set to Normal PC or server Straight-through cable

Port 16 set to Uplink Hub, router, or switch Straight-through cable

Connect the Hub to a Network

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You can cascade hubs together through any of the ports. The following illustration shows

cascading two hubs together daisy-chain style and cascading hubs together in a hierarchical star

through the 100BASE-T ports.

Pwr

1234 1234 9101112 13 14 15 16

Link/Rx Part

Normal/Uplink

Col

100Mbps

AST

100BASE-FASTETHERNET HUB

FE116

Pwr

1234 1234 9101112 13 14 15 16

Link/Rx Part

Normal/Uplink

Col

100Mbps

AST

100BASE-FASTETHERNET HUB

FE116

Pwr

1234 1234 9101112 13 14 15 16

Link/Rx Part

Normal/Uplink

Col

100Mbps

AST

100BASE-FASTETHERNET HUB

FE116

Pwr

1234 1234 9101112 13 14 15 16

Link/Rx Part

Normal/Uplink

Col

100Mbps

AST

100BASE-FASTETHERNET HUB

FE116

Pwr

1234 1234 9101112 13 14 15 16

Link/Rx Part

Normal/Uplink

Col

100Mbps

AST

100BASE-FASTETHERNET HUB

FE116

* Model FE116 hub

Model FS104

10/100 Mbps switch

(* Normal/Uplink push button

in Uplink position)

PCs

Network with Model FE116 hubs

Two Model FE116 hubs daisy-chained

Server

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Model FE116 Fast Ethernet Hub Installation Giude

To complete the installation, connect the power adapter ﬁrst to the power jack on the hub rear

panel and then to the power outlet on the wall. When power has been applied to the hub:

• The green Pwr (power) LED on the front panel is on.

• The green Link/Rx LED on each connected port is on.

• The green Link/Rx LED on each connected port is blinking when data is being received by

that port.

If there are any problems, refer to “Troubleshooting Information.”

Verify the Installation

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