Asante FriendlyNet - Multiple Hub and Station Configuration

Installation
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Multiple Hub and Station Configuration
To connect multiple FriendlyNet Hubs and Ethernet network sta-
tions, follow the guidelines and diagram below.
▲ Important: Your Ethernet network configura-
tion must comply with the IEEE 802.3 standard.
❏ The maximum number of cable segments
between any two network stations is FIVE.
❏ The maximum number of hubs between any two
network stations is FOUR.
❏ At a maximum, you may install up to 16 8-port
hubs and connect up to 98 network stations in a
10Base-T configuration.
Figure 2-3 Connecting multiple FriendlyNet Ethernet Hubs
and network stations
8-port Hub
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