NETGEAR FS 524S - Manual (Page 25)

3-1 applications
CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS
The FS517TS and FS524S Switches are designed to provide flexibility in configuring
your network connections. Both switches can be used as stand-alone devices or used
with 10 Mbps hubs, 100 Mbps hubs, or 10/100 Mbps switches. They can also be
stacked to create one large virtual switch. This chapter shows how the FS517TS and
FS524S Switches can be used in various network environments.
Topics include:
• Desktop switching
• Segment switching and bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps
Desktop Switching
The FS517TS and FS524S Switches can be used as desktop switches to build a small
network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server. If a full-duplex
adapter card is installed in the server or PC, the switch port connected to the server or
PC can provide 200 Mbps full-duplex connection.
Figure 3-1. Example of Desktop Switching
100 Mbps
1000 Mbps
10 Mbps
Model FS524 S
Switch
Model FS517 TS
Switch
Server
Server