10/100 NWay Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
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INTRODUCTION
This section describes the features of the Switch.
Features
The Switch is designed for easy installation, a superior cost/performance ratio, and easy migration to a bandwidth-critical environment where traffic on the network and the number of users increases continuously.
The Switch supports auto-negotiation, allowing both 10Mbps and 100Mbps operation in full-duplex or half-duplex mode, even on all ports simultaneously.
Low price and compact dimensions make the Switch suitable for small and medium-size workgroups as well as SOHO environments, enabling users to migrate easily from traditional shared LANs to switched networks. Each full/half duplex port can be connected directly to high-demand nodes, such as workstations, servers, or other switches or hubs, to meet increased bandwidth and flexibility demands.
The Switch performs store-and-forward switching to ensure effective buffer allocation for each port. Data flow is controlled between the transmitting and receiving nodes to guarantee against all possible packet loss.
