Summary of MINI FAST LFH4-M
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Lfh4-m/lfh8-m mini fast hubs installation guide.
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Table of contents chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 product introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1.2 features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.3 product specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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Chapter 1 introduction 1.1 product introduction congratulations on your purchase of the lfh 4-port or 8-port mini fast ethernet hub! The lfh4-m and lfh8-m are designed to give you the ultimate in flexibility, ease-of-use, and reliability. The lfh4-m and lfh8-m mini fast ethernet hubs are 100base-tx ...
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1.2 features ▼ the lfh4-m provides four 100base-tx ports and the lfh8-m provides eight 100base-tx ports for fast ethernet connectivity ▼ the lfh4-m/lfh8-m comply with the ieee 802.3u fast ethernet standard ▼ supports category 5 unshielded twisted pair (utp) or shielded twisted pair (stp) cable ▼ an ...
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1.3 product specifications standards ieee 803.3u 100base-tx ethernet network media 100base-tx unshielded twisted pair cabling (category 5 utp) max. Lengths 100 meter hub-to-station connection 5 meter hub-to-hub connection connectors 8/16 rj45 connectors, one crossover ÒuplinkÓ port led indicators po...
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5 chapter 2 using the lfh hub 2.1 packing checklist your lfh package should contain the following: ✓ an lfh4-m or lfh8-m mini fast hub ✓ mounting brackets and screws ✓ external ac/dc power adapter (120vac or 220vac) ✓ installation guide if any of these items are missing, contact your dealer immediat...
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6 not only does 100base-tx have a different data transmission scheme, it also has different cabling requirements. As previously noted, 100base-tx requires data-grade (category 5) utp cable. Some installations have category 5 cabling but do not have wall outlets and wiring closet punch-down blocks th...
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Figure 2-2 lfh4-m front panel figure 2-3 lfh8-m front panel the lfh mini fast ethernet hubs were designed for easy Òplug and playÓ installation. Before you connect the lfh to other devices, there are several issues you should keep in mind: ▼ when connecting the lfh to a workstation using unshielded ...
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2.4 mounting your lfh4-m or lfh8-m hub is delivered with a mounting bracket. The lfh hub can be mounted to the wall or to the surface of a counter- top by using the bracket and hanging the lfh hub on the wall using the keyholes provided on the bottom of the hub. If mounting the lfh hub is not your p...
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2.5 connecting the lfh hub use the following procedures to connect 100base-tx network devices to the hub: note: if the uplink port is being utilized on the lfh hub, the adja- cent port may not be used. Conversely, if that port is being utilized, the uplink port may not be connected. The following ta...
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10 chapter 3 led indicators figure 3-1 and figure 3-2 show the led indicators which indicate the link status of each of the ports, whether the lfh hub is receiving power, and the presence of network activity and collisions on the network. Figure 3-1 lfh4-m front panel led indicators figure 3-2 lfh8-...
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11 3.1 power led the green led on the front panel labeled pwr is used to indicate that the lfh hub is receiving power and is turned on. If the led is off, check the following to isolate the problem: ▼ make sure the power cord is properly connected to the power outlet and is properly inserted into th...
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3.3 link/activity leds the link/activity leds on the front panel are associated with indi- vidual ports, indicating whether a device is detected on the other end and whether or not the port has been automatically partitioned off. The lfh hub monitors each port on the hub to determine whether or not ...
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Limited warranty the lfh4-m and lfh8-m come with 5-year limited warranties. To obtain lantronixÕs full warranty statement or if you experience prob- lems with your unit, check our website (www.Lantronix.Com) or call lantronix for assistance. Copyright © 1998, lantronix. All rights reserved. No part ...
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Warning! This device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including that which may cause undesired operation. Operation of this equipmen...
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Declaration of conformity (according to iso/iec guide 22 and en 45014) manufacturerÕs name: lantronix manufacturerÕs address: 15353 barranca parkway irvine, ca 92618 usa declares, that the product: product name: mini fast hubs model number: lfh4-m, lfh8-m conforms to the following standards: emc: en...
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16 notes.
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15353 barranca parkway, irvine, ca 92618 949-453-3990 ▼ fax: 949-453-3995 ▼ sales: 800-422-7055 ▼ support: 800-422-7044 part no. 900-142 rev.A.