Linksys EZXS88W Etherfast® 8-Port 10/100 Switch

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  • Easy setup (20)
  • Reliable (15)
  • Fast (13)
  • Small (10)
  • Easily expanded (9)
  • 8 ports (1)
  • Affordable (1)
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  • Big power supply adapter (1)
  • Difficult directions (1)
  • Not energy efficient (1)
  • Unreliable (1)

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  • Small networks (18)
  • Home (11)
  • Desktop (7)
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MODEL- EZXS88W VENDOR- LINKSYS FEATURES- EtherFast 8-Port 10/100 Switch Workgroup 8 10/100Mbps ports which autosense full and half duplex transfer modes, allowing your network to run speeds of 10Mbps, 20Mbps, 100Mbps, and even an incredible 200Mbps! Eliminating data bottlenecks to increase network efficiency, the Switch surges every port with dedicated bandwidth and its auto- partitioned ports shield your PCs from downed network lines. NWAY Technology detects cabling type, speed, and duplex operation. Connect File Servers and key users directly to the Switch to improve bandwidth and access times. Advanced Store-and-Forward Packet Switching. Auto-Partitioning protects PCs from downed network lines. Preamble Regeneration and Incoming Frame Retiming. Extensive VLSI/SMT hardware support for reliability. Desktop use -- SPECIFICATIONs --------------------------------------STANDARD(s) - IEEE 802. 3, 802. 3u PROTOCOL - CSMA/CD CONNECTORS - ( 8) 10BaseT/100BaseTX/RJ45 ports ( 1) shared uplink port INDICATORS - Power & 10, 100, Collision, Link, Half Duplex, Full Duplex, Transmit, and Receive Per Port. APPROVALS - FCC Class B & CE POWER- External AC Adapter, 3. 3v DC, 300mA SIZE - 6. 30 inchw x 1. 4 inchh x 4. 3 inchd WT. - 9. 0 ounces www. Linksys. Com

Specification Description
Model 10273676, EZXS88W
UPC 745883548859
#per pack 1
Accessory Indicator Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits Easy to use, no configuration requiredEliminate bandwidth constraints and clear up bottlenecksReach speeds of up to 200Mbps
Body Material ABS plastic
Capacity UOM mAh
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Country Of Origin Taiwan
Data Link Protocol CSMA/CD
Description Header It isn't called Fast Ethernet for nothing, you know.
Display Catalog Number 25-387
Enclosure Color Blue
Features Enjoy full-duplex, dedicated bandwidth in a compact, modular designEach port independently detects 10Mbps or 100Mbps speedSe
Humidity Range Operating 10-85%
Included in the Box EtherFast 10/100 workgroup switchAC power adapterUser guide
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
MAP Price 0.0
Max Operating Temperature 122 Fahrenheit
Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
Model EZXS88W
Networking Fast Ethernet 10/100
Networking Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802
New Date Mon Jan 14 00:00:00 CST 2008
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
PC Interface Supported Ethernet RJ45
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 1.4
Product Length 4.3
Product Type Wired
Product Weight 9
Product Weight UOM ounces
Product Width 6.3
Supported Languages English

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Linksys EZXS88W Etherfast® 8-Port 10/100 Switch Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Hard worker in a small package

"We use the Linksys 8-port switch to connect our printer and broadband internet to other computers in the house. Easy to set up in a few minutes. Had a problem initially with the internet not working when I turned on one computer. Turned out it was my mistake because the instructions clearly state not to connect another apparatus up to the port next to one being used as an uplink. I moved that one to another ..." Read Full Review »

Mar 11, 2009 by Jab

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
I plugged this into my ...

"I plugged this into my network and before long any PC that I plugged into it could not find the network. After much fussing around I returned it and bought the Netgear switch, which worked immediately upon plugging it in. I've used the Linksys elsewhere on my network and it works fine once it's configured, but configuring it can be a challenge...." Read Full Review »

Sep 10, 2009 by Doug T.

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Linksys EZXS88W Etherfast® 8-Port 10/100 Switch Review

Hard worker in a small package

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Reliable
  • Small

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Desktop
  • Home
  • Small Networks
 

"We use the Linksys 8-port switch to connect our printer and broadband internet to other computers in the house. Easy to set up in a few minutes. Had a problem initially with the internet not working when I turned on one computer. Turned out it was my mistake because the instructions clearly state …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 11 2009
Jab
Rogue River, OR
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  • High bandwidth user
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Linksys EZXS88W Etherfast® 8-Port 10/100 Switch Review

All 8 ports available!!!

★★★★★
5.0

"I read an earlier review of this product where the reviewer claimed that all 8 ports were not available "One of the ports is an uplink for a Wireless Access point and cannot be used as a port for a computer". This is inaccurate information as there are 8 ports for connecting devices and an upload po …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 11 2008
ComputerGuyKevin
Madison WI
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Linksys EZXS88W Etherfast® 8-Port 10/100 Switch Review

Solid reliable switch

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Reliable
  • Small

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Desktop
  • Home
  • Small Networks
 

"All we had to do is hook this switch up to our existing LAN and it worked. No fancy bells and whistles, just a solid working switch. I've always trusted the Linksys brand. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 3 2009
Dmac
Salt Lake City, Ut
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  • Low bandwidth user
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Linksys EZXS88W Etherfast® 8-Port 10/100 Switch Review

Works As Advertised

★★★★★
5.0

"Got new VOIP TA, so no longer needed old Linksys VOIP router, but need more wired ports than what was available on my FIOS router. Used this to connect all my wired equipment (4+ wired PCs, X-Box, etc.) and share with the FIOS router LAN segment so I could share printers and drives between wired and …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 21 2008
TooManyPCs
Lansdale, PA
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Linksys EZXS88W Etherfast® 8-Port 10/100 Switch Review

All 8 ports are NOT available if using UPLINK

★★★★★
5.0

"According to page 4 of the User Guide from Linksys for this product, 'Using the uplink port will automatically disable the port directly next to it, since the uplink port is a shared port.' In order to connect my Linksys router to this switch, I had to disconnect the RJ-45 from port 8 (port next to …"  Read Full Review »

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Nov 26 2008
Darz
Riverside, CA
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