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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch 1.3.1 Standalone Workgroup In this application, the Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be expected in the near future. The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can connect computers directly to the Switch's port or connect other switches to the Switch. In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers etc. Figure 2 Standalone Workgroup Example 1.3.2 Bridging With its large address table and high performance, the Switch is an ideal solution for department networks to connect to the corporate backbone or for connecting network segments. The following figure depicts a typical segment bridge application of the Switch in an enterprise environment. The two networks (RD and Sales), the standalone server and the computers can all communicate with each other and share all network resources. Figure 3 Bridging Example 1.4 Power Over Ethernet (PoE) The PoE function is available for GS1100-8HP only. GS1100 Series User's Guide 7

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Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Switch
GS1100 Series User’s Guide
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1.3.1
Standalone Workgroup
In this application, the Switch is an ideal solution for small networks where rapid growth can be
expected in the near future.
The Switch can be used standalone for a group of heavy traffic users. You can connect computers
directly to the Switch’s port or connect other switches to the Switch.
In this example, all computers can share high-speed applications on the server. To expand the
network, simply add more networking devices such as switches, routers, computers, print servers
etc.
Figure 2
Standalone Workgroup Example
1.3.2
Bridging
With its large address table and high performance, the Switch is an ideal solution for department
networks to connect to the corporate backbone or for connecting network segments.
The following figure depicts a typical segment bridge application of the Switch in an enterprise
environment. The two networks (
RD
and
Sales
), the standalone server and the computers can all
communicate with each other and share all network resources.
Figure 3
Bridging Example
1.4
Power Over Ethernet (PoE)
The PoE function is available for GS1100-8HP only.