Netgear GS524T GS524T Reference Manual - Page 13

Note: Using Auto Uplink to create multiple active paths between any two network devices can cause undesirable loops in the network, resulting in an endless broadcast traffic that disables your network. Loops occur when there are alternate routes between two network devices. In Figure 2-3, for example, a loop is created by connecting two RJ-45 ports on a GS524T Switch to a router containing a 4-port switch. Figure 2-4 shows another scenario where a router with a 4-port switch connects to a hub and to a GS524T Switch; the hub and switch, in turn, connect back to the same router, creating multiple active paths between all three devices. Model GS524T 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet MODELGS524T FR314 Router Figure 2-3. Warning! Creating loops disables your network(Example 1) EN524 Hub Model GS524T ® MODEL EN524 MODELGS524T Ethernet 24PORT 10/100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch FR314 Router Figure 2-4. Warning! Creating loops disables your network(Example 2) physical description 2-3