NETWORK PLANNING

Application Notes

1.Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access (such as when a switch is attached to a workstation, server or another switch). When the switch is connected to a hub, both devices must operate in half-duplex mode.

2.When a switch is connected to a hub or any kind of shared media, remember to turn off back pressure to prevent the attached port from being frequently partitioned due to the jamming packets.

3.For network applications that require routing (such as when interconnecting dissimilar network types or distinct VLANs), you may have to attach the TigerSwitch 100 units directly to a router or Layer 3 switch (such as the SMC6724L3).

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