Figure 1-1 Standalone Workgroup Example - ZyXEL Communications Dimension ES-2008 User Manual

Dimension ES-2008 Ethernet Switch
1.4.1 Standalone Workgroup
The switch can be used as a standalone switch to which computers, servers and printer
servers are directly connected to form a small workgroup.

Figure 1-1 Standalone Workgroup Example

1.4.2 Bridging Application
For enterprise networks where large data broadcasts are constantly processed, this switch
is an ideal solution for department users to connect to the corporate backbone.
In the next illustration, two Ethernet switches with attached computers, print server and
local server, are all connected to the switch. All devices in this network can communicate
with each other through the switch and also access the server.
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