Linksys EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch

Linksys EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
Manufacturer: Linksys
Product Type: CE

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Product Description
LINKSYS EG008W -- The Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch provides non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000 megabit network clients. Drop this switch in place of your current workgroup hub or switch, and you can upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full Gigabit speeds as necessary, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, with appropriate link speeds for each user's requirements. Forwards and filter packets at non-blocking, full wire speed Dimensions - 7.32 x 1.89 x 6.06; weighs 1.1 pounds
Amazon.com Product Description
If you need an affordable, versatile way to make lightning fast local network connections, the Linksys EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch is the answer. Get blistering speeds of up to 2000 Mbps with this wired switch, which allows heavy users of multimedia, graphics, video, and other bandwidth-hungry applications to share and transfer large files with ease. Plus, thanks to the technology built into the EG008W you can mix clients that support slower, 10 or 100 Mbps speeds with those that run at full gigabit speeds -- without any speed loss. Simply put, the EG008W is the perfect solution for your desktop gigabit and 10/100 networking needs.

The EG008W features LED lights that keep you updated on the status and performance of the switch. View larger.

Eight auto-sensing ports allow you to use crossover or regular ethernet cables interchangeably. View larger.

A full array of LED indicators are provided on the front of the EG008W, giving you detailed information about the status and performance of the switch:

• Power: The power LED lights up when the switch is powered on.
• Link/Act: The Link/Act LED blinks when data is being sent or received through the port. When the LED is off, there is no data being transferred through the port.
• Speed: The speed LED blinks when that port is transmitting at 1000 Mbps. If the LED is not lit, the port is transmitting at 10 or 100 Mbps.
• FDX: If the FDX (Full Duplex/Collision) LED is lit up continuously, the connection made through the corresponding port is running in full duplex mode. If the LED is blinking, the port is experiencing data collisions. Infrequent collisions are normal. If this LED is blinking often, there may be a problem with your connection.

The EG008W is designed to integrate easily with your existing network and you can connect your existing 10/100 Ethernet network to your gigabit server backbone without any additional equipment. All ports on the EG008W are auto-negotiating, and they have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection. This means that you no longer have to fuss with which type of cables you're using, as crossover and regular networking cables are automatically detected. Other advanced features include address learning and aging, as well as 802.3x flow control. Plus, head-of-line blocking prevention keeps your high-speed clients from bogging down in lower-speed traffic.

What's in the Box
EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch, AC power adapter, registration card, and user guide

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