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Segment Switching
The Model FS518T switch can segment a network into multiple connected
pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. Figure 3-2 illustrates the
Model FS518T switch segmenting networks that are built with a NETGEAR
Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub and a NETGEAR Model DS516 Dual Speed Hub.
Key:
1 = Server with 100 Mbps connection
2 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)
3 = PCs with network adapter installed, enabling 100 Mbps connection
4 = 100 Mbps connection
5 = Model FS518T Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)
6 = Server with 2000 Mbps connection (1000 Mbps full-duplex)
7 = Model DS516 Dual Speed Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)
8 = PC connected at 10 Mbps
Figure 3-2. Model FS518T Switch Used as a Segment Switch
Normal/Uplink
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FS518T
MODEL
Fast Ethernet Switch
18
PORT
10/100Mbps
Switching
9
Green = FDX, Yellow = COL
Rx/Tx
14151613 18
Power
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1000M100M
Rx/Tx
Green = FDX, Yellow = COL
1
100M10M
45
On = Link
13 16
8
18
17
129
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5
3
1
3 8
7
2
4
4
6
1000 Mbps
100 Mbps
10 Mbps
Key
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