Gigabit Ethernet To The Desktop; Ieee 802.1Q Vlan Application Example - ZyXEL Communications GS1900 Series User Manual

Bridging or Fiber Uplink Example Application
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1.2.4 G ig a b it Ethe rne t to the De skto p
The Switch is an ideal solution for small networks which demand high bandwidth for a group of heavy
traffic users. You can connect computers and servers directly to the Switch's port or connect other
switches to the Switch.
In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server and access the Internet.
To expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print
servers and so on.
Gigabit to the Desktop
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1.2.5 IEEE 802.1Q VL AN Applic a tio n Exa m ple
A VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) allows a physical network to be partitioned into multiple logical
networks. Stations on a logical network belong to one or more groups. With VLAN, a station cannot
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
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