Where can i download a manual for a HP 28691A Network Hub? Or If someone can guide me on how to use this...?

Question

I am thinking of setting up a very small network in my home. I have managed to get a network hub but unfortunately a manual for this was not available and i was wondering where I could perhaps download one?

A brief description of the hub is as follows:

Has got 8 Ethernet connections on the back

1 x Old "plug in" port

LED Lights corresponding to which connection is connected

I cant find a website to show what the product looks like.

Basically I would like to know if this would work on windows XP or if there are any drivers for this as well etc?

Many thanks

Answer 1

Hubs are typically unmanaged devices, so there is nothing to setup.  Just plug it in, if it's in fact a 10baseT only, then your NICs must be able to negotiate at 10Mbps/half dup. to work properly.   Make sure you have your network cards set to auto-negotiate, this is the default setting for NICs.

Answer 2

Since it is a hub you will not need any drivers One of the ports should be an uplink port usually marked with an x plug your internet router into that and you can use the other ports for your computers.

It is an old hub 10base t so you might have issues negotiatng with 100 or 10/100 cards (nics)  

Answer 3

Looks like an old hub. As mentioned, you may have troubles negotiating with network speeds. My advice is to get a more recent one and use that. Any problems, give us a shout