Linksys Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch

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MODEL- EG008W VENDOR- LINKSYS FEATURES- Instant Gigabit Series Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch Wire-speed switching and Linksys reliability in an 8-Port Gigabit desktop switch. The Gigabit 8-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 8-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 8-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. Eight 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 - ( 8) 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	EG008W
UPC	745883554058
#per pack	1
Accessory Indicator	Yes
Auto Sensing	Yes
Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard	Yes
Benefits	RJ45 10/100/1000Mbps auto-sensing half/full duplex switched portsForwards and filters packets at non-blocking, full wire speed
Capacity UOM	mAh
Compatible Platforms	Windows®
Compliant Standards	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit
Country Of Origin	Taiwan
Data Link Protocol	10/100/1000Base-T
Description Header	Need a faster switch?
Display Catalog Number	55028254
Humidity Range Operating	10-90%
Included in the Box	Gigabit 8-Port workgroup switchAC adapter
Inputs	8 x RJ45(10/100/1000Mbps ports), 1 x Barrel(Power)
Manufacturer Labor Warranty	12
Manufacturer Part Number	EG008W
Manufacturer Parts Warranty	12
MAP Price	0.0
Max Operating Temperature	104 Fahrenheit
Min Operating Temperature	32 Fahrenheit
Model	EG008W
Networking	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit
Networking Compliant Standards	802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3ab
Operating Temperature UOM	° F
Outputs	8 x RJ45(10/100/1000Mbps ports)
PC Interface Supported	Windows®
Power Device	AC adapter (included)
Product Depth	5.51
Product Dimensions UOM	inches
Product Height	1.06
Product Type	Switches
Product Weight	10.7
Product Weight UOM	ounces
Product Width	5.51
Required to function	200MHz or faster Processor128MB RAM recommendedEthernet or Gigabit network adapterCat5e Ethernet network cable
Supported Languages	English

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"All but 2 of our PCs were already gigabit-ready; installed Linksys gigabit ethernet cards in those two and had an instant gigabit network. The 8 ports allowed me to put all of my wired devices on the same subnet, which simplified file sharing.

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"We use this for our digital photography studio and our home network. All 8 ports are plugged in, including 2 NAS, a TiVo, a wireless hub, two desktops & 2 networked printers which are connected through a modem/switch. It never misses a beat! I put a small case fan next to it on the shelf to reduce …" Read Full Review »

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"Absolutely simple in set up but if you want to get nitty gritty it's all there, even though I have to use a UK adapter and run it on a MAC system. Everything works perfectly. N.B. Runs a little hot though so if you live in a warmer clime than the U.K. "Who Doesn't" you might want to keep it towards …" Read Full Review »

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"Quick and easy setup right out of the box - fast switching compared to my older 100Mb system. No issues with my Motorola Surfboard Cable modem or Linksys wireless router. "

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"i purchased the linksys gigabit 8 port switch model EG008W on jan 09, 2009 and received it on jan 13, 2009...and connected it the same day; it is the real TRUTH...linksys said what it does and its a faster connection... than my OLD SWITCH SD 2008 linksys. I recommend this switch to all internet use …" Read Full Review »

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