NETGEAR EN516 Installation Manual

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  • Page 2: Start Here

    The Model EN516 and Model EN524 hubs have the following features: • Sixteen (on the Model EN516 hub) and twenty-four (on the Model EN524 hub) vista 10BASE-T network ports (RJ-45) that provide 10 Mbps networking using simple unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wiring (The vista network ports provide built-in LED indicators for at-a- glance status checks.)
  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Warranty & Owner Registration Card 8668FA Verify that your package contains the following: • Model EN516 hub or Model EN524 hub • Rack mount kit that includes eight small screws, four large screws, four spacers, and two rack mount brackets •...
  • Page 4: Product Illustration

    Product Illustration The instructions provided in this guide are for installing and using the Model EN516 hub and the Model EN524 hub. Front Panel of the Model EN516 hub Power LED BNC Rx LED vista 10BASE-T AUI Rx LED network ports...
  • Page 5 The push button also allows you to select Uplink (MDI) wiring for connection to a hub or a switch for port 16 on the Model EN516 hub and for port 24 on the Model EN524 hub. This uplink configuration eliminates the need to use a crossover cable. Ports 1 through 15 on the Model EN516 hub and ports 1 through 23 on the Model EN524 hub are permanently configured for normal wiring for connection to a PC.
  • Page 6: Installation Procedures

    Standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) EIA equipment rack, with supplied mounting bracket hardware; 1.0 EIA rack-mount spaces needed for each NETGEAR hub. Wiring hardware Wiring hardware, such as punchdown blocks or patch panels, should be complete before installing the hub. Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 7: Install The Hub

    To connect any of the RJ-45 ports on your hub to a PC, use a regular straight-through UTP cable. If you are connecting using port 16 on the Model EN516 hub or port 24 on the Model EN524 hub, set the Normal/Uplink push button to Normal.
  • Page 8: Connect The Hub To A Network

    Set the Normal/Uplink Push Button If you are connecting to port 16 on the Model EN516 hub or to port 24 on the Model EN524 hub, use the following table. Determine the type of cable to use and how to set the Normal/Uplink push button for either port 16 or port 24.
  • Page 9 Normal/Uplink push button on each hub. Model EN516 hub MODEL EN516 PORT Ethernet Hub 10/100Mbps Link/Rx Partition Link/Rx Partition Normal Normal/Uplink Power Collision Partition Partition Model EN524 hub Uplink Model EN524 hub Uplink 8665FA Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 10 The BNC port on the rear panel of the hub is used for connecting to a thin coaxial segment. You can connect other Model EN516 or Model EN524 hubs, servers, workstations, or other devices to the BNC port. A BNC-T connector is inserted in the port, and the 50 terminator terminates the connection at each end device.
  • Page 11: Verify The Installation

    When power has been applied to the hub: • The green Power LED on the front panel is on. • The green Link/Rx LED on each connected port is on. If there are any problems, refer to “Troubleshooting Information.” Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting Information

    Troubleshooting Information Refer to this table and the information that follows the table to troubleshoot your Model EN516 or Model EN524 hub. Symptom Cause Solution Amber Collision Data collision is No action is required. LED blinks. normal on Ethernet networks.
  • Page 13 If required, verify the integrity of the hub by resetting it. Turn power to the switch off and then back on. If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, contact NETGEAR Customer Support. For the phone number of the representative in your area, see “Customer Support.”...
  • Page 14 8148EA AUI Connector Pin Assignment Signal 1, 4, 11, 14, 15 Ground CI-A DO-A DI-A + 12 V DC return 7, 8 Not used CI-B DO-B DI-B + 12 V DC (500 mA maximum) Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 15 BNC connector Center conductor Ground shield 8149EA The BNC port on the hub, with the BNC T-connector and the 50 terminator, is used for connecting to a thin coaxial segment. BNC T-connector terminator 8150FA Model EN516/EN524 Ethernet Hub Installation Guide...
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    10BASE-2, 10BASE-5 Ethernet Data Rate 10 Mbps, Manchester encoded Interface 16 10BASE-T ports (RJ-45) on the Model EN516 hub 24 10BASE-T ports (RJ-45) on the Model EN524 hub On both the Model EN516 and Model EN524 hubs: 1 BNC 10BASE-2 port...
  • Page 17 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the Model EN516 and Model EN524 Ethernet hubs have been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions.
  • Page 18: Customer Support

    France: 0800-90-2078 Germany: 0130-817305 Japan: 0120-66-5402 Korea: 00308-11-0319 New Zealand: 0800-444-626 Sweden: 020-790086 United Kingdom: (44) 171-571-5120 U.S./Canada: 800-211-2069 Internet/World Wide Web The NETGEAR Web page is at http://NETGEAR.baynetworks.com. Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-sale representative. *M-EN500NA-0*...

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