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Extending a Network, Ethernet hubs integrated with three NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switches.

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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. Figure 3-3 illustrates a network of FE508 Fast Ethernet hubs integrated with three NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switches. 1 1 1 2 100 m 3 3 3 3 100 m 4 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 7503EA 3-4 Applications

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Installation Guide for the Model FS508 Fast Ethernet Switch
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Applications
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.
Figure
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illustrates a network of FE508 Fast
Ethernet hubs integrated with three NETGEAR Model FS508 Fast Ethernet switches.
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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