
Stackable NWay Ethernet Switch User’s Guide
Introduction
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NTRODUCTION
This section describes the features of the Switch, as well as giving
some background information about Ethernet/Fast Ethernet, Gigabit
Ethernet, and switching technology.
Fast Ethernet Technology
The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of
desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high
performance networks. A number of high-speed LAN technologies are
proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve client/server
response times. Among them, Fast Ethernet, or 100BASE-T, provides
a non-disruptive, smooth evolution from the current 10BASE-T
technology. The dominating market position virtually guarantees
cost effective and high performance Fast Ethernet solutions in the
years to come.
100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3
LAN committee. It is an extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard
with the ability to transmit and receive data at 100Mbps, while
maintaining the Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
Detection (CSMA/CD) Ethernet protocol.
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