Network Planning; Expanded Networks - D-Link DES-1200M User Manual

Network Planning

Using a switch, such as a 4-Slot Modular Switch, can expand
network topologies and enhance network performance.
Each port on a switch connects to a separate network with its
own collision domain. Separating networks with these switches
allows you to expand 10Base-T networks past the four-hub limit
and expand 100Base-TX networks past the one or two hub limit.
These switches also filter incoming traffic. On standard hubs
and repeaters, any data received on a port is forwarded to all of
the other ports. On switches, data received on one port is
forwarded only to the port of the destination device, and if the
traffic is local, the data is not forwarded at all. Also, switches
can forward multiple data transaction at once.
To expand your network topology or enhance network
performance, use the Max Switch II as collapsed backbone or
to increase file server performance, to segment large networks,
to interconnect 10Mbps networks with 100Mbps networks, or to
overcome the limitations of 10Base-T and 100Base-TX
networks.

Expanded Networks

You can expand your 10Base-T or 100Base-TX or 1000Base-
SX/LX network beyond its hub limit by adding a 4-Slot Modular
Switch.
10Base-T Networks
10Base-T Networks are limited to four hubs between any two
nodes. By adding your 4-Slot Modular Switch to a network, you
can divide that network into segments with their own collision
domains. In other words, you can connect one 10Base-T
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