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Chapter 3

Applications

Your NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. It can be used as your only network traffic-distribution device or with added 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 10/100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. This chapter shows how the switch can be used in a network environment.

Desktop Switching

Your NETGEAR GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch in a small network that gives users 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex mode enabled, the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.

Figure 3-1 Example of Desktop Switching

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Contents GS108T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement TrademarksStatement of Conditions Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterFCC Information to User EU Statement of ComplianceCustomer Support FCC Declaration Of Conformity Product and Publication DetailsFCC Guidelines for Human Exposure Contents Appendix C Glossary Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualHow to Print this Manual How to Use This ManualRevision History GS108T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide V1.0, March Overview Chapter IntroductionFeatures GS108T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Package Contents GS108T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide GS108T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Front and Back Panels Chapter Physical DescriptionFront Panel LEDs LED Descriptions10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports Reset Button Reset Button of the GS108T Gigabit Smart Switch Restore Factory Defaults ButtonGS108T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide GS108T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Chapter Applications Desktop SwitchingApplications Site Requirements Chapter InstallationPreparing the Site Applying Footpads and Wall Mounting Checking the InstallationConnecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch Applying PowerTo Appendix A, Troubleshooting Table A-1. Troubleshooting Chart Appendix a TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Network Adapter Cards Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsConfiguration Switch IntegrityInterface Appendix B Technical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility ManagementEnvironmental Specifications Performance SpecificationsPower Supply Physical SpecificationsElectromagnetic Immunity SafetyGS108T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Table C-1. Glossary Appendix C GlossaryIeee MAC GS108T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide