Application Notes - SMC Networks 6608M INT User Manual

Application Notes

1. Full-duplex operation only applies to point-to-point access
(e.g., when the switch is attached to a workstation, server or
another switch). When the switch is connected to a hub,
both devices must operate in half-duplex mode.
2. For network applications that actually require routers (e.g.,
interconnecting dissimilar network types), attaching switches
directly to a router can significantly improve overall network
performance.
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