10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide

LAN Microsegmentation

Perhaps the principal purpose for the 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch is to microsegment an existing LAN to improve network latency rates and increase overall performance. The 100Mbps ports on the switch can be used to connect those segments which require greater throughput.

Figure 7 Microsegmenting a LAN and Adding 100Mbps Segments

Fast Ethernet Server Connection

The 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch is an ideal device for connecting a dedicated server via a 100Mbps line to a 10Mbps network. Increasing the bandwidth speed of a server connection can provide significant improvements in network performance.

Installation

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D-Link DES-818, DES-810 manual LAN Microsegmentation, Fast Ethernet Server Connection