The Switch performs “Store-and-forward” therefore, no error packets occur. More reliably, it reduces the re-transmission rate. No packet loss will occur.
Auto-Negotiation
The STP ports on the Switch have built-in “Auto-Negotiation.” This technology automatically sets the best possible bandwidth when a connection is established with another network device (usually at Power On or Reset).
This is done by detect the modes and speeds at the second of both device is connected and capable of. Both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX devices can connect with the 100Base-TX port in either Half- or Full-Duplex mode.
If attached device is: | 100Base-TX port will set to: |
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10Mbps, no auto-negotiation | 10Mbps |
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10Mbps, with auto-negotiation | 10/20Mbps (10Base-T/Full-Duplex) |
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100Mbps, no auto-negotiation | 100Mbps |
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100Mbps, with auto-negotiation | 100/200Mbps (100Base-TX/Full-Duplex) |
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