3com 100 TX User Manual
Considerations for Multisegmented Networks
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Considerations
for
Multisegmented
Networks
for
Multisegmented
Networks
The 100BASE-T technology defined in the IEEE 802.3 standard provides for both
homogeneous CSMA/CD 100 Mbps networks and heterogeneous 10/100 Mbps
mixed networks. Both network topologies can be supported by connecting
various LAN segments using repeaters and switches, bridges, or routers.
homogeneous CSMA/CD 100 Mbps networks and heterogeneous 10/100 Mbps
mixed networks. Both network topologies can be supported by connecting
various LAN segments using repeaters and switches, bridges, or routers.
The LinkBuilder FMS 100-TX Hub supports only the 100 Mbps network
topology. Access to 10 Mbps functionality is possible through connections
with switches, bridges, or routers that support 10/100 Mbps topologies.
topology. Access to 10 Mbps functionality is possible through connections
with switches, bridges, or routers that support 10/100 Mbps topologies.
Two LAN segments connected by a repeater constitute a single collision
domain. LAN segments connected by switches, bridges, or routers constitute
multiple collision domains. You can achieve maximum network flexibility by
designing multiple collision domain networks.
domain. LAN segments connected by switches, bridges, or routers constitute
multiple collision domains. You can achieve maximum network flexibility by
designing multiple collision domain networks.
For example, a combined system containing both 10BASE-T and 100BASE-T
devices and built with repeaters and switches can deliver dedicated 100 Mbps,
shared 100 Mbps, dedicated 10 Mbps, and shared 10 Mbps services to devices
on the LAN. Figure 3-7 illustrates a network composed of two collision domains
connected by a 10/100 Mbps switching hub.
devices and built with repeaters and switches can deliver dedicated 100 Mbps,
shared 100 Mbps, dedicated 10 Mbps, and shared 10 Mbps services to devices
on the LAN. Figure 3-7 illustrates a network composed of two collision domains
connected by a 10/100 Mbps switching hub.