10/100Base-TX to 100Base-FX Mini Converter
Appendix C
Application Diagrams
To effectively expanding a Fast Ethernet network,
position two converters back-to-back as illustrated.
Application Diagram I
In the figure below, the Converter is functioning as a
high-speed
bridge
between
switches
creating
increased capacity for each user (node) on the local
area network. It is providing a 100Mbps full duplex link
to a variety of Fast Ethernet network devices within a
LAN.
Switch ↔ CONVERTER ↔ CONVERTER ↔ Switch
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