Transition Networks HUB 401 User Manual

For assistance in installing, using, or maintaining the TRANSITION Networks Model 0401 Ethernet Pocket Hub, contact TRANSITION Networks Technical Support

at:

(800) 260-1312

or contact your local distributor.

7345.C

™

Pocket HubEthernet

(E-TBT-HB-0401)

Model 0401

Compliance Information

UL Listed

FCC Regulations

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own cost.

Canadian Regulations

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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Model 0401 Ethernet™ Pocket Hub™

The sole purpose of this remedy shall be provided the customer with the replacement or repair of non-conforming goods in the manner described in this Warranty statement. This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as TN is willing and able to repair or replace the defective item(s) or refund the purchase price.

TN reserves the right to inspect products claimed to be defective under warranty either at the customer’s location or at TN’s plant. TN assumes no liability for liability charges incidental to the adjustment, service, repairing, removal or replacement of the product, or other costs, or the expense of repairs made outside of its factory, except when made with TN’s prior written consent. Additionally, Transition Networks reserves the right to charge for all testing and shipping incurred, if after testing, a return is classified as “No Problem Found”.

TN’s total liability in connection with the products and their installation to all persons and from all causes in the aggregate, whether in contract, tort, or strict liability, shall not exceed the amount paid to TN for the product directly related to the alleged damage. However, in no event shall TN have any liability to a customer or any third party for products manufactures according to the customer’s specifications.

C. Return Procedure

The customer must follow this procedure for the return of defective items:

1. Locate the serial number(s) of the item(s) to be returned.

2. Determine the date the item(s) was received.

3. Contact Transition Networks Technical Support to determine if the problem can be corrected on site.

If not, and the product is covered by warranty, then:

• Call the distributor directly or contact TN.

• Request a Return Material Authorization (RMA).

• Ship the item, prepaid in original packaging to Transition Networks at the above address.

• Include the RMA number on the outside of the carton and/or on the Packing List.

• Include a copy of the RMA form.

• Include a copy of the original invoice or packing list (if possible) to expedite processing.

• The item(s) may be shipped by the customer or the distributor.

• Transition Networks will repair or replace the unit, at TN’s discretion, and cover the cost of the return freight to the distributor or to the customer, whichever requested the RMA number.

If the item(s) was received more than five years ago, or if the item(s) is no longer covered by warranty for other reasons, then:

• Call the distributor or contact TN.

• Request a Material Repair Authorization number (MRA).

• Ship the item(s), prepaid, in the original packaging to Transition Networks at the above address.

• Include the MRA number on the outside of the carton add/or on the Packing List.

• Include a copy of the MRA form.

• Include a copy of the original invoice or packing list (if possible) to expedite processing.

• Only the customer (end-user) may send the items(s) to TN.

• TN will contact the customer after the item(s) have been received, inspected, and a cost estimate of the repair determined.

• The repair charges may be billed, with customer’s approval, though the distributor, or on a prepaid or C.O.D. basis directly to the customer. The charges will include the cost of shipping.

The return authorization numbers are valid only for 90 days from the date issued.

Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

The 0401 Ethernet Pocket Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

0401 Ethernet Pocket Hub Connectors and Indicators . . . . . .2

2 SITE CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking 0401 Pocket Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting 10BaseT Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Connecting Power to 0401 Pocket Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

4 OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Monitoring Power LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Monitoring Link/Transmit LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

5 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Fault Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Technical Support Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

0401 ETHERNET POCKET HUB SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . 10

CABLE SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

WARRANTY STATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Model 0401

Ethernet™ Pocket Hub™

Warranty Statement

A. Five Year Warranty

Transition Networks, Inc. (TN) warrants, for a period of five years, that TN products (with the exception of power supplies and fans that TN warrants for two years) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, and will be in conformity with TN’s specifications.

TN’s warranty on products manufactured by or assembled for TN in accordance with a customer’s specifications, is a five-year warranty that the goods conform to such specifications.

The warranty is invalidated if the goods have been subject to alterations, misuse, accident, Acts of God (e.g., damage by floods, lightning strikes, Etc.), tampering, improper maintenance, improper installation, or abuse. If the user is unsure about the proper means of installing or using the equipment, contact TN’s free Technical Support or Network Design Services, which can be reached by:

Telephone 1.800.LAN.WANS or 612.941.7600 Fax 612.941.2322 E-mail techsupport@transition.com Internet http://www.transition.com

THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND EXTENDS ONLY TO PRODUCTS ASSEMBLED BY TRANSITION NETWORKS, INC. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TN DOES NOT MAKE AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXCEPT TITLE, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTY OF DESCRIPTION, MERCHANTIBILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NONINFRINGEMENT, AND ANY WARRANTY BASED UPON PRIOR WRITTEN OR ORAL REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING SUCH PRODUCTS MADE BY TN, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES.

B. Limitations and Exclusions

If the customer believes any goods sold by TN are defective and within the warranty period, the following general procedure will be followed:

1. Locate the serial number and delivery date of the item(s).

2. Notify TN within the warranty period.

3. TN will promptly issue a return authorization form for the goods.

4. Upon receiving the form, the customer will promptly return the item(s) at customers own expense, shipped prepaid, to the distributor from which it was purchased, or directly to TN.

TN will only accept goods for return if the following conditions have been met:

1. A return form is obtained from TN.

2. The freight charges have been prepaid by the customer.

3. Goods are re-packed in their original packaging.

If under warranty TN shall, at its option, (1) repair the goods free of charge (2) replace the goods free of charge, or (3) accept the return of the item(s) and credit the current price to the reseller (within 90 days of purchase), or (4) if the goods are not under warranty, will repair the item(s) at a minimum charge of USD $200 (two hundred U.S. dollars) per item.

THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL TRANSITION NETWORKS BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF ANY CONDITION OF SALE, FOR NEGLIGENCE, ON THE BASIS OF STRICT LIABILITY, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TN IS INFORMED BY CUSTOMER OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ADVANCE OF THIS SALE.

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