Artisoft Announces Shipping of T-Runner II Hubs for 10BASE-T Network Installations

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Artisoft, Inc. has begun shipping the Artisoft T-Runner II Hub-8 and Hub-16 external hub/concentrators for use in 10BASE-T network installations. These IEEE 802.3-compliant concentrators are compatible with major Ethernet environments, including Artisoft's LANtastic network operating system, Microsoft's Windows 95, and Novell's NetWare. The hubs are priced at $229 for the Hub-8 and $459 for the Hub-16.

The T-Runner II Hubs allow users to easily expand their networks and share computer resources. They comply with the IEEE 802.3 10BASE2, 10BASE5, and 10BASE-T Ethernet standards, and have the capability to cascade to other hubs, giving users even greater flexibility in expanding their networks. The hubs support auto partition and reconnection to isolate faulty nodes and collision activity, and each 10BASE-T port on the hubs has built-in polarity detection and correction logic.

Key Takeaways:

  • The T-Runner II Hubs are available in two models: Hub-8 and Hub-16, priced at $229 and $459, respectively.
  • The hubs are compatible with major Ethernet environments, including Artisoft's LANtastic network operating system, Microsoft's Windows 95, and Novell's NetWare.
  • The hubs support auto partition and reconnection to isolate faulty nodes and collision activity.
  • Each 10BASE-T port on the hubs has built-in polarity detection and correction logic.
  • The hubs are designed to be set up in minutes without software configuration and come with a three-year limited hardware warranty and free limited technical support.
  • Artisoft is the world's leading supplier of easy, affordable, and powerful networking solutions designed to increase connectivity and communications within and between small and mid-size businesses.

Statistics:

  • The T-Runner II Hub-8 and Hub-16 have 8 and 16 RJ-45 ports, respectively.
  • The hubs comply with the IEEE 802.3 10BASE2, 10BASE5, and 10BASE-T Ethernet standards.
  • The T-Runner II Hubs have a built-in polarity detection and correction logic feature.
  • Artisoft has nine offices outside the United States and distributes its connectivity products in more than 100 countries.

Sources:

  • Artisoft, Inc., "Artisoft Announces Shipping of T-Runner II Hubs for 10BASE-T Network Installations," PRNewswire, Dec. 5, 1995
  • IEEE 802.3, "IEEE 802.3 10BASE2, 10BASE5, and 10BASE-T Ethernet standards"
  • Artisoft, Inc., "LANtastic network operating system"