No jumpers or other configuration by the user is required. There are LEDs for each port to indicate traffic load, forwarding and FCS errors. These provide quick performance verification and fault isolations. Where appropriate, Interfaces have indicators for link and speed. Allows Mixed-Speed Operation Workgroups requiring higher network bandwidth can operate with low cost Fast Ethernet hubs running at 100 Mbps with out being isolated from the enterprise LAN operating at 10 Mbps.
Operation is fully automatic.
The remote link can run at 10 or 100 Mbps. This provides a great deal of flexibility in configuring Fast Ethernet LANs in new or existing installations. Allows Mixed Media Wiring in existing environments varies widely. Hubs based on either wiring standard can be interconnected using the appropriate interfaces in the bridge. This allows existing wiring to be used in virtually all installations.