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upgrade to Fast Ethernet in the future. Ethernet
workgroups can connect to the Switches now, and change
adapters and hubs anytime later without needing to change
the Switches or reconfigure the network.
The Switches combine dynamic memory allocation with
store-and-forward switching to ensure that the buffer is
effectively allocated for each port, while controlling the data
flow between the transmit and receive nodes to guarantee
against all possible packet loss.
The Switches are an unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Switch offering solutions in accelerating small Ethernet
workgroup bandwidth. Other key features are:
Auto-MDI function supports automatic MDI/MDIX crossover
detection function gives true ‘plug and play’ capability without the
need of confusing crossover cables or crossover ports.
Store and forward switching scheme capability. As the result of
complete frame checking and error frame filtering, this scheme
prevents error packages from transmitting among segments.
NWay Auto-negotiation for any port. This allows for auto-sensing
of speed (10/100Mbps) thereby providing you with automatic and
flexible solutions in your network connections.
Flow control for any port. This minimizes dropped packets by
sending out collision signals when the port’s receiving buffer is
full. Note that flow control is only available in half duplex mode.
Data forwarding rate per port is at wire-speed for 100Mbps speed.
Data forwarding rate per port is at wire-speed for 10Mbps speed.
Data filtering rate eliminates all error packets, runts, etc., per port