Intel 130T User Manual

Intel Express 130T Standalone Hub

User Guide

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First edition February 1998 694946-001

Quick Start

Install the hub

Place the hub on a shelf or table, then plug the power supply into the hub and into a power outlet. Use only the power supply provided with the unit. Leave at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) clearance around the sides of the hub.

Connect devices to the hub

Plug each cable into an RJ-45 port at the rear of the hub.

• Use Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling to connect 100Base-TX devices to the hub.

• Use Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP cabling to connect 10Base-T devices to the hub.

• Make sure cable length doesn’t exceed 100 meters (328 feet).

Each port automatically detects and matches the speed of the attached device (10Mbps or 100Mbps).

All ports communicate with each other, regardless of speed.

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Leave at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) clearance on sides.

Plug network cables into the ports at the rear of the hub. Each port automatically matches the speed of the attached device.

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Solid green = Link Blinking green = Activity

Orange = Autodisabled

Check for links

Each port at the rear of the hub has a corresponding LED on the front of the hub. Make sure the LED of each port you’re using shows a green link light at either 10 or 100Mbps.

Indicates link status when a device is attached.

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Blink = Activity Orange = Autodisabled

Frequently asked questions

Does each port operate at 10Mbps or 100Mbps?

Yes. Each port on the Express 130T Standalone Hub is capable of 10Mbps or 100Mbps half-duplex operation.

Do I have to set a port’s speed?

No. Ports on the Express 130T Standalone Hub automatically detect and match the speed of an attached device.

Do ports operating at different speeds communicate with each other?

Yes. The Express 130T Standalone Hub’s internal bridge allows all ports to communicate with each other, regardless of operating speed.

Can I connect the Express 130T Standalone hub to another hub?

Yes. For connection guidelines, see “Connecting to Hubs and Switches” on page 6.

Can I configure the Express 130T Standalone Hub for full-duplex operation?

No. Hubs do not support full-duplex operation.

Can I wall mount the Express 130T Standalone Hub?

Yes. Using the two wall mount hole guides on this page, mark and drill into the wall where you want to mount the hub. Then insert the provided screws into the wall and hang the hub.

6.00" (15.24 cm.)

Wall mount hole guides

Overview ................................................................................................3

Connection Guidelines ...........................................................................4

Connecting to 100Base-TX devices................................................4

Connecting to 10Base-T devices.....................................................4

LED Indicators .......................................................................................5

Autodisabled Ports ................................................................................. 5

Connecting to Hubs and Switches..........................................................6

Connecting to another 130T hub.....................................................6

Connecting to a 100Mbps hub ........................................................6

Connecting to an existing 10Mbps segment ................................... 7

Connecting to a switch....................................................................8

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................9

Cabling Requirements .......................................................................... 10

Limited Hardware Warranty ................................................................12

Overview

The Intel Express 130T Standalone Hub is an 8-port hub that operates at 10 or 100Mbps.

• All ports on the hub are capable of 10 or 100Mbps half-duplex

operation.

• Each port on the hub automatically detects the highest possible

speed of an attached device (either 10Mbps or 100Mbps) and matches that speed.

• The Express 130T Standalone Hub’s internal bridge allows all ports

to communicate with each other, regardless of operating speed.

• The Intel Express 130T Standalone Hub monitors port status,

network traffic, and collisions at both 10 and 100Mbps.

This User Guide describes how to install, connect, and troubleshoot the hub.

Connection Guidelines

You can connect the Intel Express 130T Standalone Hub to various PCs, switches, routers, servers, and print servers running at either 10Mbps or 100Mbps. Each port on the Express 130T Standalone Hub automatically matches the highest possible speed of an attached device.

Note For guidelines on connecting to another hub, see “Connecting

to Hubs and Switches” on page 6.

Connecting to 100Base-TX devices

• Use Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (CAT 5 UTP) cable.

• Always limit the cable length between the hub and any connected PC, server, switch, or print server to 100 meters (328 feet). The IEEE specification requires this distance.

• See “Connecting to a 100Mbps hub” on page 6 for information on connecting to 100Mbps hubs.

• Use ports 1-8.

Connecting to 10Base-T devices

• Use Category 3, 4, or 5 unshielded twisted pair (CAT 3, 4, or 5 UTP) cable.

• Always limit the cable length between the hub and any connected device to 100 meters (328 feet). The IEEE specification requires this distance.

• See “Connecting to an existing 10Mbps network” on page 7 for information on connecting the Express 130T Standalone Hub to a 10Mbps network segment.