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On a shared hub all nodes must operate at the same speed, either 10Mbps or
100Mbps. Fast Ethernet repeaters provide 100Mbps of available bandwidth, ten times
more than what’s available with a 10BASE-T repeater.
Repeaters use a well-established, uncomplicated design, making them highly cost
effective for connecting PCs within a workgroup. These are the most common type of
Ethernet hubs in the installed base.
Switching hubs
In a switched network environment, each port gets a fixed, dedicated amount of
bandwidth. In the highway scenario, each car has its own lane on a multi-lane highway
and there is no sharing. In a switched environment, data is sent only to the port that
leads to the proper destination station. Network bandwidth is not shared among all
stations, and each new station added to the hub gets access to the full bandwidth of the
network.
If a new user is added to a 100Mbps switching hub, the new station receives its own
dedicated 100Mbps link and doesn’t impact the 100Mbps bandwidth of another
station. Switching hubs can effectively increase the overall bandwidth available on the
network, significantly improving performance. Switching hubs can also support full
duplex.
For more information on Fast Ethernet, visit the Intel Network Products website:
http://www.intel.com/network
You are done!
Other than checking the jumper settings and cable connections, and putting the case
back on, you are done. Installing a new motherboard may sound difficult, but by
following these directions, you should have a fairly uneventful time installing our
products. If you do encounter problems, your dealer will be able to help you, or you
can consult one of our many technical support resources (see page 8).
