4. Connecting to a Network
Connection Restrictions for 100BASE-TX Repeater HUBs
Using Class I 100BASE-TX repeater HUBs, cascade connections are not possible. Up to two stages of
cascade connections are possible with Class II 100BASE-TX repeater HUBs. In addition, the maximum
total length of cables (1) (2) (3) is 205m or less. For details, refer to the user's manual for the 100BASE-
TX repeater HUB used.
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100BASE-T X HUB
(Class II)
(1)
- Use UTP and STP cables with category 5 or higher for cables (1)(2)(3).
- The total length of cables (1)(2)(3) should be set to 205m or less.
- The length of cable (2) should be 5m or less.
Figure 4.2. Connection restrictions for 100BASE-TX repeater HUBs (Class II)
Connection Restrictions for 10BASE-T Repeater HUBs
As many as four stages of 10BASE-T repeater HUBs can be connected using cascade connection. In
addition, the length of UTP or STP cable between cascaded HUBs is 100m or less. For details, refer to
the user's manual for the 10BASE-T repeater HUB used.
10BASE-T HUB
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Figure 4.3. Connection restrictions for 10BASE-T repeater HUBs
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100BASE-T X HUB
(Class II)
(2)
(3)