Linksys Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch

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  • Easy setup (6)
  • Fast (6)
  • Reliable (4)
  • Small (4)
  • Easily expanded (2)
  • Integration into network (1)
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  • Pricey (1)

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  • Home (6)
  • Small networks (5)
  • Desktop (3)
  • Larger networks (1)
 
 
 

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MODEL- EG005W VENDOR- LINKSYS FEATURES- Instant Gigabit Series Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch Wire-speed switching and Linksys reliability in an 5-Port Gigabit desktop switch. The Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch provides non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000 megabit network clients. Drop this switch in place of your current workgroup hub or switch, and you can upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full Gigabit speeds as necessary, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, with appropriate link speeds for each user s requirements. Apply this switching power to your current hub-based Ethernet network, and your data traffic efficiency will improve several times over. Connect your Gigabit-equipped workstations to the Switch s 10/100/1000 ports for full-duplex, dedicated bandwidth of up to 2000Mbps! It s perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to move large files across the network quickly. With the Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch, you can connect your existing 10/100 Ethernet network to your Gigabit server backbone without any additional equipment. All ports are auto-negotiating, and have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection, so you don t have to worry about the cable type. Address learning and aging is supported, as well as 802. 3x flow control with head-of-line blocking prevention to keep your high-speed clients from bogging down in lower-speed traffic. The Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch from Linksys is the perfect solution for your desktop Gigabit and 10/100 networking needs. Includes switch, AC power adapter, registration card and user guide. Five 10/100/1000Mbps, half/full duplex, switched ports. Forwards and filters packets at non-blocking, full wire speed. All ports have auto speed negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X crossover detection. Supports address learning and aging, 802. 3x flow control and head-of- line blocking prevention. STANDARDs - IEEE 802. 3, 802. 3u, 802. 3x, 802. 3abCONNECTORs - ( 5) 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseT/RJ45 ports CABLE TYPE - Category 5e RecommendedINDICATORs - LEDs for Power, Link/Act, Speed, FDXAPPROVALS - FCC Class AREQUIRES - 200MHz or faster processor, 64MB RAM, Ethernet or Gigabit network adapter, Cat5e Ethernet network cable. POWER- External Power supply 12V DC, 2A Input 110V AC Consumption 18WSIZE - 7. 32 inchw x 1. 89 inchh x 6. 06 inchd WT. - 1. 1 lbs. Www. Linksys. Com

Specification Description
Model EG005W
UPC 745883554041
#per pack 1
Accessory Indicator Yes
Auto Sensing Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
Benefits 5 RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps auto-sensing half/full duplex switched portsForwards and filters packets at non-blocking, full wire speed
Capacity UOM mAh
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab and IEEE 802.3x
Country Of Origin Taiwan
Data Link Protocol 10/100/1000Base-T
Description Header Give your workgroup a jolt.
Display Catalog Number 55028253
Humidity Range Operating 20-95%
Included in the Box Gigabit 5-Port workgroup switchAC adapterUser guide
Inputs 5 x RJ45(10/100/1000 Ethernet/Gigabit), 1 x Barrel(Power)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty 2
Manufacturer Part Number EG005W
Manufacturer Parts Warranty 2
MAP Price 0.0
Max Operating Temperature 122 Fahrenheit
Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
Model EG005W
Networking Compliant Standards Fast Ethernet; Gigabit
Operating Temperature UOM ° F
Outputs 5 x RJ45(10/100/1000 Ethernet/Gigabit)
PC Interface Supported Windows®
Power Consumption Operational 18 watts
Power Device External power supply 12VDC/2A, input 110VAC consumption 18W
Product Depth 6.06
Product Dimensions UOM inches
Product Height 1.89
Product Type Switches
Product Weight 1.1
Product Weight UOM pounds
Product Width 7.32
Required to function 200Mhz or faster processor64MB RAM recommendedEthernet or Gigabit network adapterCat5e (recommended) Ethernet netwo
Supported Languages English
Voltage Required External power supply 12VDC/ 2A

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Linksys Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch Review

Good purchase

★★★★☆
4.0

"I have this 5-port gigabit switch at home and is quite impressed with it. The unit has a plastic casing. I would have preferred one with a metal casing. It's cool to the touch. The unit itself is quiet, unlike some of the other gigabit switches which have cooling fans. The indicators lets you know h …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 11 2007
DaCoach
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Linksys Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch Review

Another great Cisco product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fast
  • Small

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home
  • Small Networks
 

"Just plug it in and go. Works great and is very fast. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Linksys Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch Review

This is a great unit, ...

★★★★☆
4.0

"This is a great unit, small size, and handles traffic very well. It would be nice if there was an option to mount it on the wall. Otherwise, very happy with this product. "

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Aug 6 2009
TOM
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Linksys Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch Review

Bought one for a small ...

★★★★★
5.0

"Bought one for a small network using BSD, MacOsX, XP and Linux, They all share files and internet without a glitch. Setup time = taking the thing out of the box. "

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Oct 13 2005
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Linksys Gigabit 5-Port Workgroup Switch Review

agree with other review. ...

★★★★★
5.0

"agree with other review. Piece of cake to set up. Too easy. Fully functional-I have 3 of them. "

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