I have some time ago this switch concerned as part of a Netzwerkkits from Netgear and am very happy with this unit!
To explain the functioning of a switch generally short, in contrast to a hub, which sends the information to be transmitted data packets to all computers on the network, addressed a switch this, so the network is not unnecessarily flooded with data packets, because each PC, only the data Cleverly gets destined for him, what makes the whole thing much more quickly. Depend The more PCs in the network, the more the speed advantage over a stroke will become noticeable.
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These are a 10/100 Mbit 8-port switch, the auto-sensing features (ie it detects whether it should run in 10Mbit or 100Mbit operation, which arrives on the network cards used) and full-duplex operation supported, which means that the data can be sent and received from any connected PC, each with theoretically 100 Mbit. All this is due to the external power supply in a compact metal housing space, that makes a very strong impression. 5 years warranty is granted, that's what!
More There is not more to say, except that it is one of the fastest and rubustesten devices in its class, which at that time was buying decision for me.
If you buy it (like me) as a starter kit in a bundle with 2 Netgear cards, 2 CAT5 cables and network software, you can be pretty sure that on the 100 Mbit sector may call his own pretty much the fastest possible and with all necessary is supplied.
The solo instrument then makes sense if one already has 100Mbit network cards or, as they are today generally usual, already onboard LAN has.
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A I think low-cost device that will provide years of reliable and good for due to the expandability through the uplink port for smaller LAN parties with friends.
