...much faster than FDDI—Gigabit Ethernet boasts a cool 1000 Mbps, for instance—FDDI is unmatched over the long haul. Depending on cable type, FDDI networks can stretch up to 100 km in circumference. And FDDI speed can be improved. If the second ring...

...and use a standard Gigabit network switch with IGMP snooping to control the traffic. IGMP is very important in multicasting. This stops an IP switch from passing on multicast data onto every port and prevents performance degradation and wasted ...

...define speeds of 1 Gigabit and distances up to 5 kilometres. Actual distances that can be achieved with BLACK BOX® Media Converters are much higher. • Standard • Multimode • Single-Mode • 10BASE-FL • 850 nm/2 km • 1310/1550 nm up to 100 km* • 1...