Quick Start Manual

Installation Guide for the Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch
Applications 3-3
Segment Switching
The Model FS518 switch can segment a network into multiple connected pieces, increasing overall
bandwidth and throughput. Figure
3-2 illustrates the Model FS518 switch segmenting networks
that are built with a NETGEAR Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub and a NETGEAR Model DS516
Dual Speed Hub.
Key:
1 = Server with 100 Mbps connection
2 = Model FE508 Fast Ethernet Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)
3 = PCs with network adapter installed, enabling 100 Mbps connection
4 = 100 Mbps connection
5 = Model FS518 Fast Ethernet Switch (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)
6 = Server with 2000 Mbps connection (1000 Mbps full-duplex)
7 = Model DS516 Dual Speed Hub (Normal/Uplink push button set to Uplink position)
8 = PC connected at 10 Mbps
Figure 3-2. Model FS518 Switch Used as a Segment Switch
FS518
MODEL
Fast Ethernet Switch
16
PORT
10/100Mbps
Tx
9314FA
5
3
1
3 8
7
2
4 4
6