1.1 Features
Designed for resolving congestion problems caused by bandwidth-hun-
gry devices and bandwidth-intensive applications as well as a high num-
ber of users, the switch not only adheres to the IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
and 100BASE-T standard, but also features:
• Various TP ports for flexible connection to servers and hubs.
- eight 10BASE-T ports
- one 10/100BASE-TX port
- one expansion port slot for optional high-speed
10/100BASE-TX module or 100BASE-FX module
• The 10/100BASE-TX port and module support:
- auto speed sensing for 100Mbps or 10Mbps connection
- auto configuration with NWay devices
• Self learning for network configuration
• Store and forward switching to ensure only good packets are forwarded
• Full-duplex or half-duplex operation support for all switched ports
• Support manual settings for the connection with non-NWay devices
• Forwarding and filtering at full wire speed
• User-friendly designs
- comprehensive LED indicators provide quick, easy to
read port and hub information
- rack mount kit provided
- crossover switches for port #8 and #9 allow connection to
different types of devices with a straight cable instead
of a modified crossover cable
- expansion port slot for adding another 100BASE-TX segment
or a 100BASE-FX fiber segment to a Fast Ethernet fiber
backbone.
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