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Chapter 3: Configuring the Network
The HP ProCurve 100Base-T Hub 8 allows great flexibility in configuring
your network. You can use it in a standalone or multiple hub configuration.
Some of the common applications for this Fast Ethernet hub are described
in this chapter.
Standalone
This hub can be used in a simple standalone configuration as illustrated
below. In compliance with IEEE 802.3u standards, the maximum cable
distance between the hub and any workstation is 100 meters for twistedpair cable.
Figure 3.1 Standalone Configuration
Configuring the Network
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