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Installation Guide for the Model FE104 and Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hubs
5-2 Network Configuration
100BASE-TX Shared Repeater
In the configuration for 100BASE-TX shared repeaters, the Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs
are used in a 100 Mbps network. As illustrated in Figure 5-1, the Model FE104 and Model FE108
hubs can be used in a standalone network with users attached directly to the hub.
Key:
1 = PCs
2 = 100 Mbps connection
3 = Model FE104 Fast Ethernet Hub or Model FE108 Fast Ethernet Hub
(Normal/Uplink push button set in Normal position on both hubs)
4 = Server
Figure 5-1. Model FE104 and Model FE108 hubs as standalone hubs
Migrating to 100 Mbps Operation
One of the more common problems affecting network performance is congestion. In many local
area network (LAN) environments, the primary problem is access to the server. When many users
are connected and accessing one server on a 10 Mbps link, congestion and collisions may occur
more frequently, resulting in low data throughput. As illustrated in Figure 5-2, adding a Model
FE104 or Model FE108 hub allows power users to be grouped together in the 100 Mbps Fast
Ethernet network, isolated from the 10 Mbps network users who need occasional server access. By
adding a NETGEAR Model SW502 Ethernet Switch that has one 10 Mbps port and one 100 Mbps
port, the existing 10 Mbps users can access the server through the 100 Mbps port on the Model
SW502 switch. This configuration forms a mixed-speed network and provides transparent
communication among 10 Mbps users and 100 Mbps users.
Model FE104 hub
4 2 1 3
Model FE108 hub
4 2 1 3
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