NetComm NP2160 - Manual (Page 9)

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16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch Page 9
USING THE PROSWITCH
The NetComm16-port 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ProSwitch can be used to split parts of the
network into different collision domains, making it possible to expand your Fast Ethernet
network beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit for 100BASE-TX networks. Switches
supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are also ideal for
bridging between the existing 10Mbps networks and the new 100Mbps networks.
Desktop Switching
The 16-Port ProSwitch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables
users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server.
Key:
1 = Server with 100 Mbps connection
2 = NetComm 16-Port ProSwitch
3 = PCs with 100 Mbps Ethernet adapter cards installed
4 = PC with 10 Mbps connection
Note: 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.