KTI Networks KS-324F manual Application, Another Ethernet Switch Hub/Switch Hub/Switch

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Max. 100m (328 feet)

TO:MDI or MDI-X port

3.3 Application

A switch can be used to overcome the hub to hub connectivity limitations as well as improve overall network performance. Switches make intelligent decisions about where to send network traffic based on the destination address of the packet. As a result, the switch can significantly reduce unnecessary traffic. The example below demonstrates the switch ability to segment the network. The number of nodes on each segment is reduced thereby minimizing network contention (collisions) and bo osting the available bandwidth per port.

Power User

Workgroup

Another Ethernet

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Hub/Switch

Workgroup

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Contents Installation Guide Model Name KS-324F24-port 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch with 1 Fiber Connection Page Contents Page 1.1 Package Contents 1. Introduction2. Where To Place the 24port Switch 3.2 Connecting to Another Ethernet Switch/Hub 3. Configure the Network Connection3.1 Connecting Devices to the 24port Switch 3.3 Application Another Ethernet Switch Hub/Switch Hub/Switch24th port 4. For 100BaseFX Connection4.1 Adding 100BaseFX Module 5. LEDs Conditions Definition 5.1 LEDs DefinedSTATUS CONDITION6.2 Operation in Console 6. Configure from Console6.1 Hardware Setting for Console 2. Port Setting 3. VLAN Setting4. Priority Setting 5. Restore Default SettingA. Product Specifications B. Cable Specification Cable SchematicsStraight-Through Cable Cross-Over CableC. Compliances EMI CertificationD. Warranty