For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating the problem of chaining hubs beyond the
Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network hubs and bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks, but the cost of a router, the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Today switches are an ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion problems.
Features and Benefits
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Full/half duplex transfer mode for 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet transmission
Full duplex transfer mode for Gigabit Ethernet transmission
Integrated address
Supports 512K bytes RAM for data buffering Extensive
IEEE 802.3x flow control for
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