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Chapter 3: network application, 1 small workgroup – AirLive Ether-GSH2404W User Manual

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3. Network Application

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Chapter 3: Network Application

This section provides few samples of network topology in which the switch used. In

general, Ether-GSH2404W is designed as a segment switch. That is, with its large

address table (8K MAC address) and high performance, it is ideal for interconnecting

networking segments.

PC, workstations and servers can communicate each other by directly connecting with

Ether-GSH2404W. The switch automatically learns nodes address, which are

subsequently used to filter and forward all traffic based on the destination address.

By using Uplink port, the switch can connect with another switch or hub to interconnect

other small-switched workgroups to form a larger switched network. Meanwhile, you

can also use fiber ports to connect switches.

3.1 Small Workgroup

Ether-GSH2404W can be used as a standalone switch for personal computers, server

and printer server which are directly connected to form a small workgroup.