Introduction; Benefits Of Switching - TRENDnet TE100-S86FX User Manual

Introduction

Benefits of Switching

Ethernet switching technology has dramatically boosted the total
bandwidth of a network. It puts configuration flexibility and
bandwidth adaptability into the local workgroups where the
majority of work is generated.
It further eliminates congestion problems inherent to the
CSMA/CD protocol and improves predictable response time
under heavy network loads. Expensive routing equipment was
used in the past to reduce the congestion under heavy loads.
The new wave of object-oriented client and server applications
demands higher bandwidth and tighter integration of client
work stations with servers. The old shared-access Ethernet
technology provides neither enough bandwidth nor predictable
response time for this new wave of workgroup computing.
Fast Ethernet switching not only satisfies both technical and
business requirements, but also preserves the user
investment in the huge 10BASE-T Ethernet installed base.
This compatibility ensures a path for users to add, change, and
migrate to Fast Ethernet as demands emerge. It also provides
a low cost and flexible bandwidth solution directly to local
workgroups where the majority of work is generated, reducing
the need for expensive network equipment.
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