Intel 100BASE-T4 manual Network Topology Extensions

A P P E N D I X A Intel Express 100BASE-T4 Stackable Hub

Network Topology Extensions

You can extend the network topology by connecting Express Stackable Hubs to a switching hub.

In the illustration below, the network topology is extended to a maximum of 400 meters (1312 feet). In this network, a switching hub interconnects two separate repeater stacks to form two separate collision domains. Since each UTP cable, from workstation to repeater and repeater to switch, does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet), the collision domains do not exceed 200 meters (656 feet) in diameter. Integrating the switch into the network to form two collision domains of 200 meters each extends the network topology to 400 meters.

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