Extending A Network; Figure 3-3. Using The Model Fs508 Switch For Network Extension - NETGEAR FE508 - Hub Installation Manual

Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch

Extending a Network

Ethernet specifications limit the length of cable between hubs and PCs to 100 meters for a total
diameter of 200 meters. By adding Fast Ethernet switches between hubs, the network is expanded
by 200 Mbps with the addition of each switch.
Ethernet hubs integrated with three NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switches.
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Key:
1 = Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)
2 = 100 Mbps connection
3 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)
4 = PCs with 100 Mbps connection
Figure 3-3. Using the Model FS508 switch for network extension
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Figure 3-3 illustrates a network of FE508 Fast
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Applications
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