Installation guide

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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 13 is commonly referred to as a power
workgroup topology. Each workstation or end-node is connected
directly to a port on an AT-8024 Fast Ethernet Switch. Each end-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 13 Power Workgroup Topology
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