5PORT/8PORT NWAY SWITCH
Chapter 1:
Introduction
This newly redesigned
5Port and 8Port 10/100
Switch can significantly increase your network traffic
speed. A switch serves the same function as a hub in
a network design tying your network equipment
together. But unlike a simple-minded hub which
divides the network’s bandwidth among all the
attached devices, a switch delivers full network
speeds at each port. Installing this cost-effective
5Port and 8Port 10/100 Switch can potentially
increase your network speed by five, eight times! It's
the perfect way of integrating 10Mbps Ethernet and
100Mbps Fast Ethernet devices, too. All ports are
auto speed negotiating, and have automatic
MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don’t have to
worry about the cable type. Each port independently
negotiates for best speed and half- or full-duplex
mode, for up to 200Mbps of bandwidth per port. Fast
store-and-forward switching prevents damaged
packets from being passed on into the network.
The new, ultra-compact case design is sure to fit into
your workgroup environment. Let the 5, 8Port
10/100 Switch kick your 10/100 network into high
gear.
Features
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Complies with the IEEE802.3 10Base-T Ethernet,
IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX
