Trendnet 2410/100BASE-TX User Manual

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In addition, the phenomenal bandwidth delivered by Gigabit Ethernet 
is the most cost-effective method to take advantage of today and 
tomorrow’s rapidly improving switching and routing internetworking 
technologies. And with expected advances in the coming years in 
silicon technology and digital signal processing that will enable 
Gigabit Ethernet to eventually operate over unshielded twisted-pair 
(UTP) cabling, outfitting your network with a powerful 1000-Mbps-
capable backbone/server connection creates a flexible foundation for 
the next generation of network technology products. 
Fast Ethernet Technology 
The growing importance of LANs and the increasing complexity of 
desktop computing applications are fueling the need for high 
performance networks. A number of high-speed LAN technologies 
have been proposed to provide greater bandwidth and improve 
client/server response times.  Among them, 100BASE-T (Fast 
Ethernet) provides a non-disruptive, smooth evolution from the 
current 10BASE-T technology.  The non-disruptive and smooth 
evolution nature, and the dominating potential market base, virtually 
guarantees cost-effective and high performance Fast Ethernet 
solutions. 
100Mbps Fast Ethernet is a standard specified by the IEEE 802.3 
LAN committee.  It is an extension of the 10Mbps Ethernet standard 
with the ability to transmit and receive data at 100Mbps, while 
maintaining the CSMA/CD Ethernet protocol. Since the 100Mbps 
Fast Ethernet is compatible with all other 10Mbps Ethernet 
environments, it provides a straightforward upgrade and takes 
advantage of the existing investment in hardware, software, and 
personnel training.