Netgear FS104 Installation Guide - Page 8

Segment Switching The Model FS108 switch is used as a switch that segments a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. The Model FS108 switch can segment networks that are built with the NETGEAR Model DS108 Dual Speed Hubs. Model FS108 switch Power FAST ETHERNET SWITCH FS108 100 Mbps 12345678 Collision 1 2 3 4 LINK Rx 5 6 7 8 Model DS108 hub Auto 10/100 MbpsDUAL SPEED Model DS108 hub Auto 10/100 MbpsDUAL SPEED 8903FA Extending a Network Diameter Ethernet specifications limit the length of cable between hubs and PCs to 100 meters (m) for a total of 200 meters. By adding Fast Ethernet switches between hubs, a network is expanded by 200 meters with the addition of each switch. The illustration below shows two NETGEAR Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs integrated with a Model FS108 switch to extend a network. Model FS108 switch Power FAST ETHERNET SWITCH FS108 100 Mbps 12345678 Collision 1 2 3 4 LINK Rx 5 6 7 8 100 m Model FE108 hubs 8904FA Model FS102, Model FS104, Model FS108 Fast Ethernt Switch Installation Guide