Installation guide

Product Description
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Network Topologies
This section illustrates several of the network topologies you can create
with the AT-8000 Series Fast Ethernet Switches.
Power
Workgroup
Topology
The topology shown in Figure 18 is commonly referred to as a power
workgroup topology. Each workstation or node is connected directly to
a port on an AT-8024 Fast Ethernet Switch. Each node has a dedicated
data link to the switch for best performance and reliability. The devices
can operate at either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps.
Figure 18 Power Workgroup Topology
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10 Mbps
100 Mbps
AT-8024 Fast
Ethernet Switch