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Then you simply expand the network by adding new hubs to support the additional load. Most hubs are designed to be "stackable" or "expandable" or "modular" - all just different ways to say that they can work together, seamlessly and transparently, to support your growing needs.

If the network grows too big and performance suffers noticeably, you can add other devices such as routers or bridges to divide, or segment, the system to give it a performance boost. If only very specific areas need the additional speed or bandwidth, you could upgrade to a new solution featuring high-speed 100 Mbps switched Ethernet, extending these capabilities to the overburdened workgroups. And if the network expands to the point that monitoring performance becomes too difficult, you can add network management to assist in the process. The key to this type of interoperability between devices is standards compatibility - adherence to industry standards that ensures everything speaks the same "language," or protocol. By using standards-based solutions, you can grow your network indefinitely - without sacrificing your original investments.

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Posted by jaren