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Chapter 3
Applications
Your GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network
connections. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps
hubs and switches.
Desktop Switching
The GS108T Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables
users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port
connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.
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