Technical DataNetworking / TypeSwitchTechnical DataNetworking / Form ... more
FactorRack-mountableTechnical DataNetworking / Connectivity TechnologyWiredTechnical DataNetworking / Data Transfer RateMbps100Technical DataNetworking / Data Link ProtocolFast Ethern...
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FactorRack-mountableTechnical DataNetworking / Connectivity TechnologyWiredTechnical DataNetworking / Data Transfer RateMbps100Technical DataNetworking / Data Link ProtocolFast Ethern...
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Need a quantum leap in office network capabilityY NETGEAR delivers a cost-effective ... more
solution the JFS524. This unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch provides expanded connectivity for small office networks so users no longer have to compete with each o...
Postage & Packaging: £4.50 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
Need a quantum leap in office network capabilityY NETGEAR delivers a cost-effective ... more
solution the JFS524. This unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch provides expanded connectivity for small office networks so users no longer have to compete with each o...
Postage & Packaging: £4.50 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
2 Years.24 ports for Fast Ethernet speed and capacityEach port delivers 200 Mbps of ... more
network speed in full-duplex modeEach port senses the right network speed and duplex mode (half or full)Easy to set-up: Operates as soon as it is turne
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2 Years.24 ports for Fast Ethernet speed and capacityEach port delivers 200 Mbps of ... more
network speed in full-duplex modeEach port senses the right network speed and duplex mode (half or full)Easy to set-up: Operates as soon as it is turne
Postage & Packaging: Free! Availability: Usually dispatched within 1 to 2 months...
Advantages: Easy installation, small, sturdy, quiet, auto uplink Disadvantages: Runs quite hot
cables.
Operation
Compatibility: Most recent PC's have at least a single gigabit Ethernet port on them now. Now you can make use of it. Tested fine with Intel Pro/1000 MT cards and nVidia nForce cards
Noise
It contains no fans so operation is completely silent, however, as with all other Netgearswitches, this unit gets quite hot. For peace of mind it would be best to keep it away from sources of heat (I tend to lay an old PII heatsink on the unit just to help with the cooling!)
Troubleshooting
The LED indicators provide you with all the information you could possibly need to help diagnose any connectivity problems - not that you should have any
Conclusion
Very fast, reliable equipment.
With prices for gigabit equipment coming down, now is a great time to upgrade ...
Yet another purchase for the office. The FS524 provides all your networking needs without a high price at £82.
As per my other reviews this is another business offering from Netgear with a very high build quality. Strong as an OX you might say.
The FS524 provides all the normal operations of a standard hub but with the adition of 10 or 100MBps intelligent switching. The unit automatically senses what the network speed of a plugged in device is and adjust accordingly.
All ports on the 524 are auto sensing for uplinks, so there is no need to be pressing buttons or playing with cables.
The other major bonus with the 524 is it comes rack mount ready. Small mounting brackets are provided so you can mount it directly into a standard 19" rack.
The front panel of the 524 is clear and easy to use. There is enough info there to tell you ...
Advantages: Cheap, Easy to configure Disadvantages: SFP GBIC ports are shared with copper ports, loud fan.
I haven't found a cheaper 16 port Gigabit Ethernet switch than this Netgear. This 19" rack or desk mountable switch has 16 copper ports and two SFP GBIC ports. The GBIC ports are shared with copper ports 15 & 16 - so you get to use either or, not both, which is a bit of a shame - but they do say it is a 16 portswitch after all... They have at least given you the option of adding either short or long range fibre capability to the switch.
The switch will work out of the box as if it were unmanaged, but then you'd be missing the point...
The switch is manageable via its built in web server, which provides an easy to use interface to all the common functions you would expect - 802.11Q VLAN tagging, Quality of Service, Jumbo frame support, 802.3ad link aggregation. You can upgrade the firmware using the web interface too, keeping ...
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Manufacturer's product description
Need a quantum leap in office network capability? NETGEAR delivers a cost-effective solution - the JFS524. This unmanaged 10/100 Fast Ethernet switch provides expanded connectivity for small office networks so users no longer have to compete with each other for bandwidth. All of the essential features - automatic speed and full/half duplex sensing, 200 Mbps throughput per port, Auto Uplink - are included, but at an economical price that a value-conscious business owner can't ignore. Twenty-four ports of speed and capacity at a modest price, with no compromising on quality - that's what you can expect from NETGEAR's hardworking JFS524. Switched 10/100 ports provide private bandwidth for PCs, servers, or hubs, and support 200 Mbps of throughput. Each port delivers 200 Mbps of network speed in full-duplex mode. Ever-vigilant, the JFS524 begins to operate as soon as it's powered on - with no configuration required. All 24 ports deliver automatic speed and full/half duplex sensing, plus Auto Uplink, which adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables to make the right link. This rugged metal unit is conveniently compact for an uncluttered desktop or easy rack mounting. And it lets you easily intermix 10 and 100 Mbps devices within your unmanaged network.
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