Installation Guide for the Model SW502 and Model SW507 Ethernet Switches
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Configuration Examples
Examples
The NETGEAR Model SW502 and Model SW507 switches are designed to provide flexibility in
configuring your network connections. The switch can be used as a standalone device or can be
connected with standard repeaters, switching hubs, or other interconnection devices in various
configurations. The configuration examples in this chapter illustrate the integration of the switch in
network environments of all sizes and types. These examples include a network of a few workstations
connected to a printer and a segmented network with multiple users and other networking devices.
Bridging from 10BASE-T Ethernet Networks
The Model SW502 switch can function as a two-port bridge connecting traditional Ethernet networks
to 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet networks. Users requiring increased network bandwidth can be grouped
together in the 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet network isolated from the network users who need occasional
network connection to the server. Figure 5-1 illustrates the Model SW502 switch integrated with the
NETGEAR Model EN516 10BASE-T hub and NETGEAR Model FE516 100BASE-T hub.
