D-Link DES-1026G Product Manual - Page 5

For Fast Ethernet networks, a switch is an effective way of eliminating the problem of chaining hubs beyond the "two-repeater limit." A switch can be used to split parts of the network into different collision domains, making it possible to expand your Fast Ethernet network beyond the 205-meter network diameter limit for 100BASE-TX networks. Switches supporting both traditional 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet are also ideal for bridging between existing 10Mbps networks and new 100Mbps networks. Switching LAN technology is a marked improvement over the previous generation of network hubs and bridges, which were characterized by higher latencies. Routers have also been used to segment local area networks, but the cost of a router, the setup and maintenance required make routers relatively impractical. Today switches are an ideal solution to most kinds of local area network congestion problems. Features and Benefits (24) 10/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet ports + (2) 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports Auto MDI/MDI-X support on each port Full/half duplex transfer mode for 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet transmission Full duplex transfer mode for Gigabit Ethernet transmission Wire-speed reception and transmission Store-and-Forward switching method Integrated address Look-Up Engine, supports 8K MAC addresses Supports 512K bytes RAM for data buffering Extensive front-panel diagnostic LEDs Broadcast storm protection IEEE 802.3x flow control for full-duplex Back pressure flow control for half-duplex Standard 19" Rack-mount size 5