NETGEAR FS 750, FS 726 manual Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps

Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps

The FS726 and FS750 Switches can be used to segment a network into multiple con- nected pieces to increase overall bandwidth and throughput. Both switch models can segment networks that are built with the NETGEAR DS508 and EN516 hubs, and can act as bridges connecting traditional 10BASE-T Ethernet networks to 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks.

Model FS726 Switch

Model DS508

Hub

Model FR314

Router

Model EN516

Hub

Figure 3-2. Example of Segment Switching and Bridging

Media Compatibility and Conversion

The FS726 and FS750 Switches are ideal for a mixed media environment. Both switch- es feature two front panel module bays that can be easily installed with one or two fiber Gigabit Ethernet modules, one or two copper Gigabit Ethernet modules, or one gigabit module of each type, providing optimal flexibility for high-speed connection to a server or your network backbone.

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