LFX2-MA
Fast Ethernet
Extender
The Lantronix LFX2-MA Fast Ethernet Extender is
a 10/100 bridge that can be used in a number of
ways in an Ethernet environment:
1.
Conversion between 10 Mbps Ethernet and
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet - allows devices of
one speed to be connected to a segment
supporting the other speed
2.
Network conversion - the LFX2-MA’s optional
MII and AUI interfaces allow different types
of 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps Ethernet media
to be bridged
3.
Cable extension for 100BASE-T networks -
regenerates packets and therefore supports
network diameters greater than those possible
if using only hubs or repeaters
4.
Collision domain separation - reduces
unnecessary traffic on each segment which
allows for greater throughput
The LFX2-MA has 2 10/100 RJ45 ports, each
capable of autosensing both speed and half/full
duplex operation. An alternate MII interface is
available on one port and an alternate AUI on
other. Each LFX is a self-learning bridge, capable
of supporting 8,192 addresses and performing
wirespeed filtering and forwarding. All bridging
functions are automatic - no management
software is required. The LFX2-MA conforms
to the IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T and IEEE 802.3u
100BASE-T standards.
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