NETGEAR EN104TP User Manual
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Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR™ Model EN104TP, Model
EN106
TP
, or Model EN108TP Ethernet hub. The hubs deliver standards-based,
plug-and-play networking solutions for small businesses, home offices, and lowdensity workgroups of larger companies.
In this installation guide, all three hubs are referred to collectively as the Model
EN104
TP
/EN106TP/EN108
TP
hub. Each hub is listed individually when
information is provided that refers to a specific model.
Features
The Model EN104
• Four (on the
(on the
Model EN108
TP
/EN106TP/EN108
Model EN104
TP
TP
hub) vista 10BASE-T network ports (RJ-45) that
hub), six (on the Model EN106
provide 10 megabit per second (Mbps) networking using simple unshielded
twisted pair (UTP) wiring
• Built-in LED indicators for at-a-glance status checks provided by vista
network ports
• Uplink port for connecting to other hubs using simple straight-through
cables
• Clear front-panel light-emitting diode (LED) indicators to monitor overall
hub status
TP
hub has the following features:
TP
hub), and eight
• Plug-and-play installation with no software to configure
• Complete hub functions including packet retiming, collision detection,
preamble regeneration, and fragment extension
• Automatic partitioning and reconnection of a port that has excessive
collisions or is jabbering
• Automatic polarity detection for recognizing and correcting incorrect
polarity on the receive pair
• Compact design, enabling easy tabletop or rack-mounting installation
• External power adapter
• Limited lifetime warranty on the unit and three-year warranty on the power
adapter
Model EN104TP/EN106TP/EN108TP Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
Package Contents
Model EN104TP hub Model EN106TP hub Model EN108TP hub
TP
10 BASE-T HUB
EN104
Mounting kit
Installation guide,
Warranty & Owner
Registration Card,
Support Information
or or
TP
10 BASE-T HUB
EN106
Pwr
Col
123456
Card
Link/Rx Part Link/Rx Part
Normal/Uplink
Verify that your package contains the following:
Model EN104
•
TP
hub
,
Model EN106
TP
hub, or
• Mounting kit (for wall installation)
• This installation guide
• Warranty & Owner Registration Card
• Power adapter
• Support Information Card
TP
10 BASE-T HUB
EN108
Pwr
Col
1234 5678
Power
adapter
Model EN108
TP
8722FB
hub
Model EN104TP/EN106TP/EN108TP Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
Product Illustration
Front Panel of the Model EN104TP hub
10BASE-T ports
TP
10 BASE-T HUB
EN104
Pwr (Power)
Col (Collision)
Pwr
Col
Front Panel of the Model EN106
10 BASE-T HUB
Pwr
Col
EN106
123456
LINK Rx
Normal/Uplink
push button
TP
hub
TP
LINK Rx
Normal/Uplink
TP
Front Panel of the Model EN108
TP
10 BASE-T HUB
Pwr
Col
EN108
1234 56 78
hub
LINK Rx
8723FA
Vista 10BASE-T Network Ports with Built-in LEDs
The front panel of the
EN106
TP
hub
has six
Model EN104
RJ-45 10BASE-T ports, and the
RJ-45 10BASE-T ports. Two LEDs—the Link LED and the Rx LED—are built
into each 10BASE-T port.
TP
hub
has four RJ-45 10BASE-T ports, the
Link
LEDRxLED
8724EA
Model EN108
TP
hub
Model
has eight
Model EN104TP/EN106TP/EN108TP Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
LEDs
The table below describes the activity of the LEDs.
Label
Pwr (Power) Green On Power is supplied to the hub.
Col (collision) Amber Blinking Data collision is occurring on the network. Note
Link
(on the top
right corner of
each vista
10BASE-T
port)
Rx
(on the top
right corner of
each vista
10BASE-T
port)
Color Activity Description
that occasional collisions are normal.
Green On The link between this port and the connected
device is good.
Green Blinking There is incoming data on the port.
Normal/Uplink Push Button
The Normal/Uplink push button allows you to select Normal (MDI-X) wiring
for direct PC connection. The push button also allows you to select Uplink
(MDI) wiring for connection to a hub or a switch through port 4 on the
EN104
TP
hub
, port 6 on the
Model EN106
TP
hub, or port 8 on the
Model EN108
hub. This uplink configuration eliminates the need to use a crossover cable. The
other 10BASE-T ports are permanently configured for normal wiring for
connection to a PC.
Model
TP
Rear Panel
The rear panel of the hub has a ground clip and a receptacle for the power
adapter.
Power
receptacle
5Vdc 800mA
— +
8730FA
Model EN104TP/EN106TP/EN108TP Ethernet Hub Installation Guide
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