Linear H638 Owner's Manual

OpenHouse® Ethernet Switch

The H638 10/100 ethernet switch creates a home network between up to

eight computers. “Plug and play” installation is easy when using the H628 data

hub. The H638 is IEEE 802.3u 100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet compliant, IEEE 802.3 10 Base-T compliant and has activity LEDs for network status and diagnosis. The H638 shares an MDI “uplink” port with Port 1 to expand the network using additional H638 units for systems with more than eight devices.

X4X5 X3 X2 X1X8 X7 X6

8 Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

ChannelPlus model H638

ACTIVE

100 MBPS

FULL DUPLEX

Typical Installation

Expanding the Network

Use one of the ports on the ﬁ rst H638 and connect to the expansion H638 using its MDI “uplink” Port 1. See below for special instructions.

Wiring the H638 Switch

• Use only Category 5e unshielded twisted-pair cable for maximum performance.

• When connecting to an H628 or a network device directly, use straight through or crossover RJ-45 cables. All ports will automatically detect the cable type.

• Each run to a network device should be less than 100 meters (328 feet).

LED Indicators

• ACTIVE lights are on when a network device is connected and ﬂ ash when data is transmitted or received. The lights are off when a port is not connected.

• FULL DUPLEX lights are on when a port is in full duplex mode. The lights are off when a port is in half duplex mode and ﬂ ash when a collision occurs. Although some collisions are normal, too many collisions may indicate a problem such as a faulty cable or connection.

• 100 MBPS lights are on when a port is in 100 Mbps mode. The lights are off when the port is in 10 Mbps mode.

Speciﬁ cations: Typical @ 25°C ± 5°C

Compliance

Network Interface

Max Cable Length

LED Indicators

Environmental

Power Supply

IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.3

RJ-45 ports 8

RJ-45 MDI uplink Port 1

CAT-5e (UTP) 100 meters (328 feet)

each port ACTIVE, 100 MBPS, FULL DUPLEX

operating temperature 0°C to 55°C

output current 800mA maximum

output voltage 5 VDC

input power 120 VAC

100 Base-TX, 10 Base-T

and N-way auto-negotiation

H638

Using more than one switch

• Use only Category 5e unshielded twisted-pair cable for maximum performance.

• When connecting two switches, use a straight through or crossover RJ-45 Category 5e cable. Category 5 patch cords may be used for short interconnections.

• The cable length between any two switches cannot exceed 100 meters (328 feet).

• Additional switches may be used as long as the path between any two network devices does not exceed four switches and ﬁ ve cables.

• All switches used must be powered.

Declaration of Conformity

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which if found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s outlet.

• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.

3 RG-6

2 RG-6

3 Cat-5

2 Cat-5

1 Cat-5

3 RG-6

2 RG-6

3 Cat-5

1 RG-6

2 Cat-5

1 RG-6

1 Cat-5

run from the various rooms of the house directly to

Typical Room Media Center Home Ofﬁ ce

2 Cat-5

1 Cat-5

Home ofﬁ ce - phone, TV, ethernet, satellite receiver, cable modem, hi-speed data Media center - phone, TV, ethernet, satellite receiver, AV modulators, hi-speed data

Best

Better

Good

Typical room - phone, TV, ethernet, satellite receiver Best … Home ofﬁ ce - phone, TV, ethernet, cable modem Media center - phone, TV, ethernet, satellite receiver, AV modulators Typical room - phone, TV, ethernet Better … Home ofﬁ ce - phone, TV, cable modem Media center - phone, satellite receiver, AV modulators Typical room - phone, TV Good ...

Starter systems

RF splitters and telephone punch downs. When it is time to upgrade, just snap this module out and replace with one or more of the more sophisticated units.

Compatible

OpenHouse® Enclosures, Modules,

service center to the rooms indicated. We recommend the following pre-wire schemes. Run these wires from the

camera, DVD player, a VCR or a satellite receiver.) modulator signals. (An AV modulator creates new TV channels for front door coax handles television (antenna or cable), satellite dish, cable modem, or AV (4 Unshielded Twisted Pairs) wire handles data or 1 to 4 telephone lines. RG-6 Two types of wire are used for communication and entertainment: Cat-5, 4-UTP

the service center location. (This is known as ‘home run’ wiring.) The cables in an OpenHouse

Wiring a house for OpenHouse

Telephone hubs

Connections for 1-4 phone lines to every room. Starter hub adds RJ-31X jack for security system dialer.

Accessories & Wall Plates

Service center enclosures

A full line of OpenHouse® compatible enclosures, from simple, inexpensive mounting plates to high capacity in-wall cabinets. AC outlets can be mounted inside the cabinets.

Data hubs

Termination blocks for the CAT-5e cables, Ethernet switches. Bring the Internet to any room in the home. Or create a home data network.

Model H638

Linear LLC

Wall plates

Wall plate systems for all rooms. The typical room gets TV and telephone. The home ofﬁ ce wall plate adds data ports. The media center wall plate adds satellite feeds.

Ethernet Switch

Coax panels

Distribute antenna or cable TV to every room of the house. Some models include bi-directional ampliﬁ ers for interactive cable systems. Some models include modulator inputs and IR engines.

AV modulators (for service center)

Create a new TV channel for a front door camera. Some models feature Cat-5 input connections.

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Linear LLC warrants this OpenHouse product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for 5 years. The time period will be measured using the date code labeled on the product. Linear LLC is not responsible for damage to the product resulting from the buyer’s improper handling, stocking or warehousing of the product. Any implied warranty arising from the sale of the product including implied warranties of merchantability and ﬁ tness for purpose are limited. Linear LLC shall not be responsible for any losses, damages or expenses, whether direct, consequential, or incidental arising from the use or the inability to use the product. Some states and countries do not allow limitations or how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation or incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply. The Linear LLC warranty gives speciﬁ c legal rights in addition to other rights, which may exist and vary from state to state and country to country. The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of products returned, freight prepaid, to Linear LLC, there is NO PROVISION FOR LABOR COST OR OTHER REIMBURSEMENTS OF ANY KIND.

1. Failures due to product abuse, such as negligence, improper use, and electrical surge including damage from lightning, water damage or other damage due to natural disasters are not covered by the warranty. The most common form of product abuse is surge damage caused by lightning.

2. The warranty shall also be voided by any tampering with the date code, labels or other markings on the product.

3. Products that are damaged in transit to Linear LLC due to improper packaging or by the carrier (shipping company) will not be covered under the warranty. If the product was damaged or lost by the carrier, it is the sender’s responsibility to create a claim against the carrier.

4. The user is responsible for all labor costs associated with removing, reinstalling and returning the product to Linear LLC.

Linear LLC, at its option, will repair or replace the defective product. Replacements will be made from B-Stock, if an exact replacement is not available, Linear LLC, at its option, will select the nearest equivalent product. The user is responsible for freight charges to Linear LLC. Linear LLC will return warranted repaired or replacements by UPS Ground or an equivalent service. A customer may pay the additional costs for second-day or next-day service. All products returned for warranty service require a Return Product Authorization Number (RPA#). Contact Linear Technical Services at 1-800-999-5225 for an RPA# and other important details.

Warranty

AV modulators (for media center)

Create new TV channels for DVD, VCR, or a satellite receiver. These modulators sit in the media center. Some offer true MTS stereo.

IR Accessories

Control video devices from any room.

New OpenHouse® products are added all the time.

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