Netgear FS308 FS308 Installation Guide - Page 6

Applications The Model FS308 switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. Each switch can be used as a standalone device or can be used with 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps hubs or other interconnection devices in various configurations. The configuration examples in this section illustrate the integration of the switches in various network environments using other NETGEAR products. Desktop Switching The Model FS308 switch is used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 100 Mbps access to a file server. If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 200 Mbps connection is possible on the port where the server or PC is connected. Key 100 Mbps 10 Mbps Model FS308 switch 100M 10M Normal/Uplink On = Link Blinking = Activity 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8765432 Duplex Mode FDX AUTO 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.35A 8924FA Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps The Model FS308 switch is used as a switch that segments a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall bandwidth and throughput. The Model FS308 switch can segment networks that are built with the NETGEAR Model DS108 and Model EN104 hubs and can function as an eight-port bridge connecting traditional 10BASE-T Ethernet networks to 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks. Model FS308 switch 100M 10M Normal/Uplink On = Link Blinking = Activity 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8765432 Duplex Mode FDX AUTO 100-240 VAC, 50-60Hz, 0.35A Model DS108 hub Auto 10/100 MbpsDUAL SPEED Model RT328 router Model EN104 hub 8925FA Model FS308 Fast Ethernet Switch Installation Guide