AirLive Ether-GSH16TW - Manual (Page 10)

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VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network)
A VLAN is a group of end-stations that are not constrained by
their physical location and can communicate as if a common
broadcast domain, a LAN. The primary utility of using VLAN is to
reduce latency and need for routers, using faster switching
instead. Other VLAN utility includes:
Security, Security is increased with the reduction of opportunity
in eavesdropping on a broadcast network because data will be
switched to only those confidential users within the VLAN.
Cost Reduction, VLANs can be used to create multiple
broadcast domains, thus eliminating the need of expensive
routers.
Port-based (or port-group) VLAN is the common method of
implementing a VLAN, and is the one supplied in the Switch.
Features
‹ 16×10/100/1000Mbps Auto-negotiation Gigabit Ethernet
ports
‹ All RJ45 ports support auto MDI/MDIX, so there is no need
to use cross-over cables or an up-link port
‹ Half duplex transfer mode for connection speed 10Mbps
and 100Mbps
‹ Full duplex transfer mode for connection speed of 10Mbps,
100Mbps and 1000Mbsps
‹ Wire speed reception and transmission
‹ Store-and-Forward switching scheme capability to support
rate adaptation and ensure data integrity
‹ Up to 8K unicast addresses entities per device,
self-learning, and table aging