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INTRODUCTION

This chapter describes the features of the DES-1526 and some

background information about Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet,

Switching, VLAN, and Power over Ethernet technologies.

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

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.

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