the switch, without interfering with any other segments. This allows the total
network capacity to be multiplied, while still maintaining the same network cabling
and adapter cards.
Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of
network bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also
been used to segment local area networks, but the cost of a router and the setup
and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Today's switches are
an ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion problems.
2. Features
The Switch were designed for easy installation and high performance in an
environment where traffic on the network and the number of user increase
continuously.
The Switch is an unmanaged 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Switch that offers
solutions in accelerating small Ethernet workgroup bandwidth. Other key features
are:
16/24 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports
Supports Auto-Negotiation for speed and duplex mode
Supports Auto-MDIX for each port
Full/half duplex transfer mode for 10Mbps and 100Mbps
Full duplex transfer mode for 1000Mbps
Wire speed reception and transmission
Store-and-Forward switching method
IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex mode
Integrated address Look-Up Engine, supports 8K absolute MAC addresses
Supports 340K Bytes data buffer per device (500Kbytes for A02-G24)
Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs
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