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Hi all
I admit it, I am not a network geek.
I am however asked to upgrade a small 10/100base network to 10/100/1000base
I made a schematic of what I'd like to do
You can find it at http://www.vlaamse-kern.com/ee/network.png
The question contains two parts
Part One:
Can the LAN in this setup have 1000mbits/sec even with a router that is 10/100base
Part Two
If ansered yes on Part one, then: possible pitfals/suggestions in this setup.
If answered no on Part one, then: what is needed to have 1000mbit/sec on LAN.
That's it for now
Thank you for your attention.
With kind regards
x_terminat_or_3
aka
Ramses
I admit it, I am not a network geek.
I am however asked to upgrade a small 10/100base network to 10/100/1000base
I made a schematic of what I'd like to do
You can find it at http://www.vlaamse-kern.com/ee/network.png
The question contains two parts
Part One:
Can the LAN in this setup have 1000mbits/sec even with a router that is 10/100base
Part Two
If ansered yes on Part one, then: possible pitfals/suggestions in this setup.
If answered no on Part one, then: what is needed to have 1000mbit/sec on LAN.
That's it for now
Thank you for your attention.
With kind regards
x_terminat_or_3
aka
Ramses
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Thanks that's what I wanted to hear.
Glad I didn't let them purchase that gigabit router.
Thanks all.
Glad I didn't let them purchase that gigabit router.
Thanks all.
and thank you..
>>You mean that as long as they are not connecting to the internet, they will have 1000mbit/s speed?<<
Note, again, this depends on whether you are using VLANs and if the switch is a Layer 3 switch. If you are using VLANs, they must use the router to 'talk' to each other unless the switch is a Layer 3 switch... This would mean that you will NOT get 1 Gbps speeds when transversing the VLANs..
Just making sure you understand this concept!
FE
Note, again, this depends on whether you are using VLANs and if the switch is a Layer 3 switch. If you are using VLANs, they must use the router to 'talk' to each other unless the switch is a Layer 3 switch... This would mean that you will NOT get 1 Gbps speeds when transversing the VLANs..
Just making sure you understand this concept!
FE
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Je vous en prie
ASKER
Don't laugh... but what's a layer three switch? How can I find out.
It is a vlan where the router is the DHCP server but that can be changed easily enough.
If all else fails, I can have the server make DHCP as well.
It is a vlan where the router is the DHCP server but that can be changed easily enough.
If all else fails, I can have the server make DHCP as well.
*grin* A layer 3 switch can provide routing betwen VLANs. The documentation on the switch should tell you what layer is can operate at. Just remember the OSI model:
Layer 1 = Physical
Layer 2 = DataLink (Switchs and Bridges)
Layer 3 = Network (Routers)
A layer 3 switch operates at both Layer 2 and Layer 3.
If you are only using one (1) VLAN, you don't have anything to worry about. If 2 VLANs then it must use a router to be able to communicate between the subnets, or it must have Layer 3 capabilities. (These are usually high-end switches, and are expensive! :)
FE
Layer 1 = Physical
Layer 2 = DataLink (Switchs and Bridges)
Layer 3 = Network (Routers)
A layer 3 switch operates at both Layer 2 and Layer 3.
If you are only using one (1) VLAN, you don't have anything to worry about. If 2 VLANs then it must use a router to be able to communicate between the subnets, or it must have Layer 3 capabilities. (These are usually high-end switches, and are expensive! :)
FE
ASKER
Ok thanks again.
Very welcome!
ASKER
The server has both 10/100 and another 10/100/1000 card
>until a user wants to access the router
You mean that as long as they are not connecting to the internet, they will have 1000mbit/s speed?