10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
Overview
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segment heavily utilized LANs, and/or to provide higher
bandwidth access to a key server in a client-server environment.
10Mbps Ports
The 10Mbps twisted-pair ports are standard RJ-45 connectors for
use with unshielded or shielded twisted-pair (UTP/STP) wiring.
The 10Mbps ports operate at an user-selectable effective speed of
10Mbps for half-duplex mode or 20Mbps for full-duplex mode. In
either mode, the twisted-pair connector can operate over 100
meters of Category 3, 4, or 5 UTP/STP cable.
Possible uses for the 10Mbps switch ports:
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Segment an existing LAN to improve bandwidth utilization.
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Connect single users either to provide power users with
greater access and thus speed, or multiple users for high
bandwidth access to a shared network server.
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Uplink connections for lower-tier switches.
10/100Mbps Ports
The 10/100Mbps twisted-pair ports are standard RJ-45 connectors
for use with unshielded or shielded twisted-pair (UTP/STP)
wiring. These ports are auto-negotiating between 10Mbps and
100Mbps, which means that they detect the speed of devices
connected to them and auto-configure to run at that speed. The
10/100Mbps ports also operate in half-duplex mode or full-duplex
mode at either speed. In either duplex mode, the twisted-pair
ports can operate over 100 meters of Category 5 UTP or STP cable.
Possible uses for the 10/100Mbps switch ports:
