EtherWORKS Hub 16T

This manual provides instructions for the installation and configuration of the EtherWORKS Hub 16T, an Ethernet 802.3-compliant repeater. Key features of the Hub 16T include eighteen ports and nineteen connectors, supporting 8-pin MJ twisted-pair (crossover and straight-wired options), an Attachment Unit Interface (AUI), and a ThinWire connector. It conforms to IEEE 802.3 repeater specifications and the 10BaseT standard, transmits data at 10 Mb/s, and is compatible with all network operating systems and protocols.

The document details the physical components, including front and back panel descriptions and how to connect the external power adapter. It outlines rules for various network configurations:

• Single-Repeater: Up to sixteen Ethernet stations can be connected.
• Multiple Repeater: Supports tree configurations (up to 16 repeaters) and daisy-chain configurations, with specific rules regarding the maximum number of repeaters and cable segments.
• Backbone Configurations: Utilizes the AUI or ThinWire port to interconnect repeaters.

Technical details such as 8-pin MJ and AUI connector pin assignments are provided. The manual also lists product specifications for operating environment (temperature, humidity, altitude), power consumption, physical dimensions, weight, shock, vibration, and certifications (CE, CSA, FCC, TÜV, UL, VCCI). Acoustical specifications indicate no measurable noise emissions. Finally, it includes information on documentation comments, online services, and how to order additional documentation.