100Base-Tx Technology Overview; 100Mbps Fast Ethernet Introduction - D-Link DFE-2600 Series User Manual

If there is a DFE-260S module, or a DFE-2616x, DFE-2616ix, DFE-2624x
or DFE-2624ix hub present in the stack, then the switch module serves as a
bridge between the two independent segments.
DFE-260S
Switch
Module
100Mbps
Ethernet
Station

100BASE-TX Technology Overview

100Mbps Fast Ethernet Introduction

Computers today have become increasingly powerful, with the capability to
accommodate very sophisticated uses such as multimedia applications,
video-conferencing, and CAD/CAM. To utilize these technologically ad-
vanced applications more efficiently, there is also a growing demand for
faster networks that can handle heavy network traffic.
Recognizing this need for greater bandwidth and lower latency, a variety of
technologies such as FDDI, ATM, and Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) have been
adopted by many vendors. Fast Ethernet technology stands out as the most
inexpensive and smoothest migration path for existing 10Mbps Ethernet
users in part because it doesn't require a protocol translation when sharing
data with 10Mbps Ethernet.
Introduction
100Mbps 10Mbps 10Mbps
Ethernet Ethernet Ethernet
Station Station Station
10Mbps Repeater
100Mbps Repeater
NWay Detection
RJ-45 Ports
100Mbps
Ethernet
Station
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