NETGEAR FS102 manual Applications, Key 100 Mbps 10 Mbps Model FS108 switch, Desktop Switching

Applications

The Model FS102/FS104/FS108 switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. Each switch can be used as a standalone device or can be used with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or other interconnection devices in various configurations. The configuration examples in this section illustrate the integration of the switches in various network environments using other NETGEAR products. These examples include a network of a few workstations connected to a printer or a segmented network with multiple users or workgroups and other networking devices.

Although the examples illustrate specific switches, any of the switches can be used in the network configurations shown.

Desktop Switching

The Model FS108 switch is used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server.

Key

100Mbps

10Mbps

Model FS108 switch

FAST ETHERNET SWITCH FS108 LINK Rx

100 Mbps

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Power Collision

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If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 200 Mbps connection is possible on the port where the server or PC is connected.

Model FS102, Model FS104, Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide