The DS500 series Dual Speed Stackable Hubs connect PCs to share printers, files, Internet access, and e-mail communications. These hubs enable the users to mix and match 10 and 100... more
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The DS500 series Dual Speed Stackable Hubs connect PCs to share printers, files, Internet access, and e-mail communications. These hubs enable the users to mix and match 10 and 100 Mbps PCs, servers, and peripherals on the same network with ease and without the high cost and complexity of multiple hubs and bridges. Up to 8 of these hubs can be stacked to support 192 users at 10 or 100 Mbps. Each port individually senses and adjusts to run at 10 or 100 Mbps (megabits per second), making network speed upgrades easy and effortless. Start with as few as 8 ports and grow the network as needed by simply stacking additional units using the cascade cables provided. Mix and match 10 and 100 Mbps devices on the same network with full connectivity among all, regardless of speed. Every port automatically operates at the proper speed. The built-in self-learning 10 to 100 Mbps bridge automatically discovers where each user is and filters or forwards traffic accordingly. Compact, 13-inch metal case design enables uncluttered desktop, wall, or rack-mount installation.
Advantages: Easy to use, easy to install Disadvantages: closeness of the ports.
...a network cable. It look like a length of flex with a phone socket at either end. One plugs into your NIC card and the other, youve guessed it!, into the Switch.
The switch is where all the people on the network in a home or office plug into to communicate. In smaller applications, people use hubs instead of Switches.
The 24Port switch from Netgear has 24ports on it. This will allow up to 24 people to plug into the switch and communicate.
Its like one big meeting point so we can all hook up to the server from one point as the switch then connects to the server that we all use.
Plugging into the Switch is easy enough. Just push the connector into the port until you hear a click. To unclip it, lift the retaining clip and pull it out.
Simple.
The great thing about the netgear switches is that they are built to sit on either a desktop...
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Advantages: Excellent quality. loads of features, easy to install Disadvantages: None
...a network cable. It look like a length of flex with a phone socket at either end. One plugs into your NIC card and the other, youve guessed it!, into the Switch.
The switch is where all the people on the network in a home or office plug into to communicate. In smaller applications, people use hubs instead of Switches.
The 24Port switch from Netgear has 24ports on it. This will allow up to 24 people to plug into the switch and communicate.
Its like one big meeting point so we can all hook up to the server from one point as the switch then connects to the server that we all use.
Plugging into the Switch is easy enough. Just push the connector into the port until you hear a click. To unclip it, lift the retaining clip and pull it out.
Simple.
The great thing about the netgear switches is that they are built to sit on either a desktop...
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Advantages: great design, vertical ports for regular items such as memory sticks, led display Disadvantages: maybe a bit expensive but comparrison but it is quality
...I bought this hub as an impulse purchase but based my decision on:
(a) you can never have enough usb ports
(b) belkin are a respected manufacturer
(c) I liked the design
It cost me £12 when I bought it but I think that was the stores mistake as I have seen it advertised at between £19 and £24. Even at that price though this is a good piece of kit.
Bearing in mind you can get USB 2 hubs for about half the piece of this one made by companies you may have never heard of, the design and features on this device make it a very attractive and useful addition to your desktop.
It has seven USB ports; five on the back and two placed nattily and very usefully on the top. The top ones are what make this great in my view. They are ideal for things you want to plug in and take out on a regular and irregular basis. I use them for usb...
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