Pros:

• 100 Mbps connection available anywhere in LAN

• MDF switch uplink supports 1000 Mbps speed expansion for higher throughput

• Fully switched network offerring high availability to LAN services

• Secured against unauthorised access

• 24 switch ports available for increasing number of rooms used on LAN or increasing bandwidth to each room utilising free horizontal cross connect port in each room

• 21 switch ports available for administration network expansion.

Cons:

• Network server access must be sent through switch. Ideal to have common servers directly connected to router.

• 1.6 Mbps connection to outside the LAN. Slow compared to 100 Mbps connection throughout LAN.

• Increased latency due to access control lists.

• Costs!