Quick Start Manual

Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch

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Segment Switching

The Model FS516 switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing

overall bandwidth and throughput. Figure

3-2 illustrates the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch

segmenting networks that are built with the NETGEAR Model FE508 and Model FE516 Fast

Ethernet Hubs.

Key:

1 = Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Normal position)

2 = 100 Mbps connection

3 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)

4 = Model FE516 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)

5 = Servers with 100 Mbps connection

6 = PCs with network adapter installed, enabling 100 Mbps connection

Figure 3-2. Model FS516 Switch Used as a Segment Switch

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