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CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS
Your NETGEAR Model GSM712 Managed Gigabit Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. It can be used
as stand-alone devices or in conjunction with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. This chapter shows how the switch can be
used in various network environments.
Desktop Switching
Your NETGEAR Model GSM712 Managed Gigabit Switch can be used as desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 1000
Mbps access to a file server.
Figure 3-1. Example of Desktop Switching
Backbone Switching
Your NETGEAR Model GSM712 Managed Gigabit Switch can be used as backbone switch to distribute high-speed connections with servers to a
number of other switches, some of which can be in other wiring closets or other buildings.
Figure 3-2. Example of Backbone Switching