Surge your network with surefire data transfers in full duplex mode with the EtherFast ... more
10/100 Autosensing Switches. Delivering a fast and easy cost-effective boost to your network performance, these EtherFast Switches seamlessly migrate your network
Postage & Packaging: see site for shipping costs Availability: 3-7 days
Surge your network with surefire data transfers in full duplex mode with the EtherFast ... more
10/100 Autosensing Switches. Delivering a fast and easy cost-effective boost to your network performance, these EtherFast Switches seamlessly migrate your network
Postage & Packaging:see site for shipping costs Availability:3-7 days
Advantages: Cheap, reliable, simple to use Disadvantages: None.
I liked this switch so much, I bought two of them.
Netgear have a reputation for cheap and reliable networking equipment, and this 5port unmanaged switch is no exception.
When I bought my two, they were retailing online for approx £35 each - but these days you should be able to get one for approx £25 (inc VAT.)
The switch is more or less the size of my hand (yes, I have big hands). With 5ports on the back - all are auto-sensing, as is the gigabit standard, so you don't have to worry about crossover cables if you're daisy-chaining switches... The only other port on the back is for power, which is the usual "wall-wart" plug in transformer you get with most home networking equipment.
Given the switch is unmanaged, you can just plug desktop computers, laptops, XBOXes, network printers straight into the switch, and not worry ...
Advantages: Easy installation, small, sturdy, quiet, auto uplink Disadvantages: Runs quite hot
This is a 10/100/1000Mbps switch with 5 auto-sensing ports
Visual Description
A compact unit measuring 16cm x 10cm x 3cm (approx)
Housed in a very sturdy blue metal casing with venting slots on the side and back
Looks very professional
5 Front mounted UTP sockets
Rear mounted PSU socket (12 Volt, 1.2 Amp, Centre Positive) and Earth tag
LED indicators to display 10Mb, 100Mb, 1000Mb connection, Activity, Full Duplex, Collisions and Power
Installation
The GS105 switch comes supplied with manuals, 12 Volt (1.2Amp) PSU, ethernet cable, and the unit itself. Installation is very simple and requires no configuration as this is an un-managed switch. Simply connect your existing CAT5 cables from your PC to the switch, it will detect the connection speed and cable type. No need to worry about using cross-over cables or straight through ...
Advantages: Performace at an excellent price Disadvantages: 4 ports may not be enough
to that one port only. To add to this, Switches can support "Full-Duplex" networking, which means sending and receiving data at the same time, effectively doubling your network speed under the right conditions.
>>> So what?
So, that's immensely more efficient, and particularly in a high-traffic environment (even online games played no a LAN qualify here) it can have a perceptible positive impact on performance.
>>> What's the FS-105 then?
This is how you get this wonderful technology into your home! This £69 beauty is half the cost of its competition, will auto-detect 10 and 100Mb/s connections and has 5ports, one of which can be used as an uplink. Even a good hub will cost £50, and for the larger office, the FS-108 (8 port) version can be bought for only £88 (if you can find one in stock anywhere!) ...
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Manufacturer's product description
The EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch is the easiest, most flexible way to boost your network's performance while migrating to the power of Fast Ethernet. Designed to meet the needs of small businesses, medium businesses and SOHO networks, the EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch is the best value for your networking dollar. With support for half and full duplex speeds, the switches allow your network to run at 10Mbps, 20Mbps, 100Mbps and an incredible 200Mbps! When you are ready to upgrade your Ethernet network, your EtherFast 10/100 Switch offers you a cost-effective solution that complements your migration strategy. The EtherFast 10/100 5-port Switch eliminates data bottlenecks and bandwidth constraints, optimizing network performance while protecting your investment in your existing infrastructure. By migrating your entire network to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet with the EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch, you will have the power to double your network's performance with dedicated full duplex bandwidth on every port. If you want to run high-end video, multimedia and other speed-intensive applications at blistering speeds, there's no better choice for your networking dollar than the EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch.
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