Figure 3-1. Small Workgroup Application
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.
In the illustration below, two Ethernet switches with PCs, print server, and local server attached, are both connect to the Switch. All the devices in this network can communicate with each other through the Switch. Connecting servers to the Switch allow other users to access the data on server.
Figure 3-2 Department Bridge Application
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