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1 features – KTI Networks KS2028 User Manual

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1.1 Features

Designed for resolving congestion problems caused by bandwidth-hun-
gry devices and bandwidth-intensive applications as well as a high num-
ber of users, the switch not only adheres to the IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
and 100BASE-T standard, but also features:

Various TP ports for flexible connection to servers and hubs.
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eight 10BASE-T ports

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one 10/100BASE-TX port

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one expansion port slot for optional high-speed
10/100BASE-TX module or 100BASE-FX module

The 10/100BASE-TX port and module support:
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auto speed sensing for 100Mbps or 10Mbps connection

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auto configuration with NWay devices

Self learning for network configuration

Store and forward switching to ensure only good packets are forwarded

Full-duplex or half-duplex operation support for all switched ports

Support manual settings for the connection with non-NWay devices

Forwarding and filtering at full wire speed

User-friendly designs
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comprehensive LED indicators provide quick, easy to
read port and hub information

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rack mount kit provided

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crossover switches for port #8 and #9 allow connection to
different types of devices with a straight cable instead
of a modified crossover cable

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expansion port slot for adding another 100BASE-TX segment
or a 100BASE-FX fiber segment to a Fast Ethernet fiber

backbone.

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