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Introduction
This chapter introduces the FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch. It also
provides an overview of Fast Ethernet and switching technology.
FriendlyNet Fast Ethernet Switch
Thank you for purchasing the Asanté FriendlyNet FS4004DS or the
FriendlyNet FS4008DS 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch.
The FS4004DS and FS4008DS are unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet
switches designed to address increasing network bandwidth needs
and accommodate future network expansion.
Figure 1-1 FriendlyNet FS4004DS
Figure 1-2 FriendlyNet FS4008DS
Each Switch is simple to install and features power, collision, full
duplex, 10/100Mbps, and link/activity LEDs for easy monitoring of the
Switch and its ports.
For network expansion, each Switch has an uplink port that makes it
easy to connect it to another Fast Ethernet switch.
FS4004DS
FriendlyNet
4-port Dual Speed Ethernet Switch
1234Uplink
or
FDX /Col
100Mbps
Link/Act
1 234
Power
10/100Mbps Ports
12345678Uplink
or
100Mbps
Link/Act
FDX / Col
Power
FS4008DS
FriendlyNet
8-port Dual Speed Ethernet Switch
1 2 3 4 5
6
7
8
Switched 10/100Mbps Ports
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