Network topologies, Power workgroup topology, At-gs916 gigabit ethernet switch – Allied Telesis AT-GS924 User Manual
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Network Topologies
This section illustrates two network topologies that you can create with
the AT-GS916 Gigabit Ethernet switch: a power workgroup and
collapsed backbone. Both types of topologies are described below.
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Topology
The topology shown in Figure 4 is commonly referred to as a power
workgroup topology. Each workstation or end-node is connected
directly to a port on the switch. Each end-node has a dedicated data link
to the switch for best performance and reliability. The devices can
operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps.
Figure 4 Power Workgroup Topology
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10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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AT-GS916 Gigabit Ethernet Switch