Extending a Network
Ethernet specifications limit the length of cable between hubs and PCs to 100 meters for a total diameter of 200 meters. By adding Fast Ethernet switches between hubs, the network is expanded by 200 Mbps with the addition of each switch. The follow diagram illustrates a network of NetComm Switch.
Key:
1 =
2 = 100 Mbps connection
3 = NetComm Fast Ethernet Switch
4 = PCs with 100 Mbps connection
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