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applications 3-1
CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS
This chapter presents an overview of the levels of service provided by incorporating
the technology of the NETGEAR Model GS504T Copper Gigabit Switch into your
network.
Desktop Switching
Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model GS504T switch, used as a desktop switch to build
a powerful network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server.
If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, a 2000 Mbps connec-
tion will be provided to each server and PC.
Figure 3-1. Model GS504T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch
GS504T
MODEL
4
PORT
Gigabit Switch
100/1000 Mbps
Power
Green=FDX, Yellow=COL
Activity
1 2 3 4
Ethernet
1000M 100M
1
1000M 100M
2
1000M 100M
3
1000M 100M
4
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1000 Mbps
100 Mbps
Key
PC PC PC
Server
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