Asante Technologies FM2017 Network Application, Small Workgroup, Segment Bridge, Vlan Application

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Chapter 3. Network Application

This section provides a few samples of network topology in which the switch can be used. In general, the switch is designed to be used as a segment switch. That is, with its large address table (8000 MAC address) and high performance, it is ideal for interconnecting networking segments.

You can use the switch to connect PCs, workstations, and servers to each other by connecting these devices directly to the switch. The switch automatically learns nodes addresses, which are subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the destination address.

The switch can connect with another switch or hub to interconnect each of your small, switched workgroups to form a larger switched network. Meanwhile, you can also use fiber ports to connect switches. The distance between two switches via fiber cable can be up to 2 kilometers (multi-mode fiber) or 15~60 kilometers (single-mode fiber).

Small Workgroup

The switch can be used as a standalone switch to which personal computers, servers or printer servers are directly connect to form a small workgroup.

Segment Bridge

For enterprise networks where large data broadcasts are constantly processed, this switch is an ideal solution for department users to connect to the corporate backbone.

For example, two Ethernet switches, both with PCs and/or a print server, and a local server can all connected to the FM2017. All of the devices in this configuration can communicate with each other through the FM2017. Connecting a server to the switch allows other users to access that server’s data.

VLAN Application

A Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) logically segments the physical LAN so that packets are switched only between ports within the same VLAN group. This creates secure segments, as well as enables efficient traffic separation, provides better bandwidth utilization and alleviates cabling issues.

You can group the switch ports into broadcast domains by assigning them to the same VLAN group to increase network capacity and performance. Moreover, VLAN groups can be modified at any time to add, move or change users without any re-cabling (for more information, see Chapter 5. Web-Based Management).

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Contents FriendlyNET FM2017 Page Table Of Contents Page Introduction FeaturesIntelligent Management Features Web-Based Management Ethernet Switching TechnologyManagement Methods Console and Telnet ConnectionFront Panel Hardware InstallationPackage Contents Optional FX100 Modules Mounting ConfigurationsPowering on the Switch Rear PanelFront Panels Module LED IndicatorsInstalling an FX100 Module Page Vlan Application Network ApplicationSmall Workgroup Segment BridgePage Connecting a Terminal or PC to the Console Port Network ConfigurationAssigning IP Address Secured IP Page Web-Based Management System LoginSystem Group Network SettingDefault gateway Statistics ScreenSpeed Config Screen Port Config ScreenVlan Screen Snmp Management Agent Config ScreenBoot Method Boot-Method flash Default Agent ConfigurationAppendix A. Troubleshooting Page Click Trusted sites Appendix B. Internet Explorer SettingSelect the Edit Permissions tab FriendlyNET Limited 2-Year Warranty Appendix C. Specifications and Warranty StatementFriendlyNET FM2017 Specifications FriendlyNET FM2017 SNMP/Web Managed Switch with Fiber Option User’s Manual
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