FriendlyNET
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Plug-and-Play Networking Solutions
10BaseT Ethernet Hubs
Quick Installation Guide
Making Networking Simple
Installation
Here’s how to install this network hub:
1. Install Ethernet network adapters into your computers.
2. Connect 10BaseT network cables from your network adapters to this hub.
3. (Optional) Connect a 10BaseT network cable from port 1 on this hub to
any port on another hub,switch or router.Set the switch on this hub from
Normal to Uplink.
4. Plug the power cord into this hub and plug the external power module into
an electrical outlet.
In a few moments,you’ll see the status of your network with these LED indicators:
A. Power:Green LED on when power is ON.
B. Collision:Amber LED flashes when there is network traffic.This LED stays on
during heavy network loads.If this indicator frequently stays on,you may need
to upgrade to a faster Asanté hub or switch.
C. Link/Activity:Green LED is on when there is a valid network link to the
network adapter.It flashes during network activity (transmit or receive).
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Asanté FriendlyNET Ethernet hub.This hub is
designed to be the most affordable way to start or expand your small business or
home office network.
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Compatible with all industry-standard 10BaseT network adapters,switches,
hubs and routers
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Easiest to install—connect power, network cables and be running in three
minutes (or less)
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Quickly monitor your network with multi-colored LED indicators
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Free telephone technical support when used with Mac OS,Linux,
Windows 95/98/NT and Windows 2000 Professional/Server
This product is available in two configurations:
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FriendlyNET 5-port 10 Mbps Ethernet hub (FH10T5G)
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FriendlyNET 8-port 10 Mbps Ethernet hub (FH10T8G)
Packing List
Your package contains the following items:
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(1) FriendlyNET Ethernet hub
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(1) Quick Installation Guide (this document)
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(1) External power module
System Requirements
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Compatible with Apple Mac OS,Linux, Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT and
Windows 2000 Professional/Server.
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Requires a 10BaseT Ethernet adapter for each workstation,server or printer.
Also interoperates with 10/100 Ethernet adapters in 10 Mbps,
half duplex mode.