Network hub AI-USB series

Product Overview Functions as both a hub and USB interface to the ARCNET® network Sends/receives ARCNET packets to/from a USB-connected computer Compatible with the baseband ARCNET network Two external hub ports for expansion Supports coaxial and twisted-pair networks including AC- and DC-coupled EIA-485 Operates with the USB 1.1 standard Incorporates a COM20022 ARCNET controller chip Embedded microcontroller provides 128 Kbytes of receiver buffering LED indicators identify reconfigurations and port activity Minimizes bit jitter with precision delay-line timing Low-voltage AC- or DC-poweredProduct DetailsThe AI-USB hub will alter the way you hook up to an ARCNET network. The real beauty of this product is that it gives users easy access to the network via a PC without removing the cover. It helps prevent any aggravation for the service technician because it eliminates the installation of an ARCNET card in the PC.This device is described as an ARCNET active hub that provides similar hub functionality as an AI Series hub, but allows access to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) to a host PC. It is a three-port hub-two external ARCNET ports and one internal. The internal hub port has an embedded connection to a USB ARCNET adapter (network interface module) resident in the AI-USB. The USB connection is brought out to the front panel so a laptop or desktop computer can gain Plug-and-Play (PnP) access to an ARCNET network.