LevelOne Fast Ethernet Switch FSW-1621 - Manual (Page 8)

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3.Network Application
This section provides you a few samples of network topology in which the
Switch is used. In general, FSW-1621/2421 is designed as a segment
switch. That is, with its large address table and high performance, it is
ideal for interconnecting networking segments.
You can use the FSW-1621/2421 to connect PCs, workstations, and
servers to each other by connecting these devices directly to the Switch.
The switch automatically learns nodes address, which are subsequently
used to filter and forward all traffic based on the destination address. By
using Uplink port, the Switch can connect with another switch or hub to
interconnect each of your small-switched workgroups to form a larger
switched network.
Small Workgroup
The 16/24-port 10/100Base-TX Switch can be used as a standalone
switch to which personal computers, server, printer server, are directly
connect to form small workgroup.
Figure 3-1. Small Workgroup Application