The 3Com OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Switch 8 is an affordable, unmanaged Layer 2,10/100 ... more
switchIt is designed for branch offices, small offices and the home office requiring reliable LAN connectivityThe 3Com OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Switch 8 feature...
Postage & Packaging: £1.44 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
The 3Com OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Switch 8 is an affordable, unmanaged Layer 2,10/100 ... more
switchIt is designed for branch offices, small offices and the home office requiring reliable LAN connectivityThe 3Com OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Switch 8 feature...
Postage & Packaging: £1.44 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Advantages: Simple, dual speed, small size Disadvantages: Only 5 ports (?)
Not much to say about this really. I bought this for a pound (!) on Ebay to connect to my router giving me 4 more ethernet ports to connect stuff to my network. That's all it does, gives you more connection; there's no firewall, DCHP, nothing, but then that's all in my router.
Its 5 autosensing ports (Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45)automatically detect the speed of the attached device to maximize network performance - with a data transfer rate of up to 100 Mbps.
It really was a "plug-and-play" installation with no configuration needed, it connected straight into my network - I didn't even ned to read the manual ! The auto-sensing feature means that you can plug the "in" cable into any socket - another 3Comswitch I have has a specific "in" port.
It's nice and small (Weight 0.6 kg, Height 4.2 cm, depth 13.5 cm, Width 22.8 ...
Advantages: So Easy installation, Simple and effective design Disadvantages: None of which I know
GENERAL OVERVIEW
This 3COMOfficeConnectswitch is considered my best. It has simple yet effective design and so easy to use and configure: just plug the cables and it is on. It is very useful for home networks and small business networks, as it can connect up to 5 computers with the 10/100 Mbits per second speed.
FEATURES
Five autosensing ports automatically detect the speed of the attached device to maximize network performance
With plug-and-play installation and no configuration needed, the switch fits easily into your unmanaged network
Full-duplex feature supports two-way data transfer, doubling the effective bandwidth of the network
Compact, fanless design ensures quiet operation in small office spaces
Connectors at rear help reduce cable clutter
FCC Class B switch is approved for use in small office and home office ...
Advantages: Ebay bargain ! Disadvantages: Only 10 mbps, Only 4 ports
Bought this on Ebay for a bargain £1 to expand my network. I've since replaced it with another 3Com hub (check out my other reviews), but thought I'd still let you know a little about it.
It's an entry-level, 4 port hub, but only 10BASE-T, rather than the faster 100BASE-TX - that's why I upgraded, so you can connect 4 users together.
There's one (manually switched) MDI-MDIX port to provide simple "in" connection from a server, switch, or hub, and three other female RJ-45 ports to send the network signal out to 3 other items.
The hub has an external power supply and a "CoolCurve" self-cooling design eliminating the need for a noisy fan. Its dimensions (height: 3.6cm, width: 23.1cm, depth: 13.6cm) allow it to fit nicely with other 3ComOfficeConnect units - special stacking clips are available.
It's an "unmanaged" hub, so ...
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Manufacturer's product description
The 3Com OfficeConnect Switch 8 with Gigabit Uplink gives you flexibility to support demanding power users and changing network configurations. The switch features eight 10/100 ports, plus an ultra high-speed 10/100/1000 port to link to a high-speed server or a high-speed network backbone for existing or planned network upgrades. The 3Com OfficeConnect brand is your assurance that the switch is not only powerful, but also highly reliable and simple to install and operate. With plug-and-play convenience, the switch works right out of the box with no configuration or management required. Its non-blocking, autosensing 10/100/1000 port automatically adjusts to the speed of network devices communicating at 1000, 100, or 10 Mbps, so the port can be used for a high-speed server connection or as an additional "9th port" standard desktop connection. Additional features such as a clipping system for easier physical stacking, traffic prioritization, and auto MDI/MDIX on every port make this economical switch a real networking value.
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