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| Linksys EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch | 
 enlarge | Brand: Linksys
Category: CE
List Price: $110.36
Buy New: $59.90
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (31 reviews)
Sales Rank: 3127
Language: English (Original Language)
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Warranty: 2 years warranty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 8 x 7 x 2
MPN: EG008W
Model: EG008W
UPC: 745883554058
EAN: 0745883554058
ASIN: B00009KIYM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Ports Qty - 8 Ports | | • | Device Type - Switch | | • | Compliant Standards - IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.3ab |
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Product Description
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.
Amazon.com Product Description
If you need an affordable, versatile way to make lightning fast local network connections, the Linksys EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch is the answer. Get blistering speeds of up to 2000 Mbps with this wired switch, which allows heavy users of multimedia, graphics, video, and other bandwidth-hungry applications to share and transfer large files with ease. Plus, thanks to the technology built into the EG008W you can mix clients that support slower, 10 or 100 Mbps speeds with those that run at full gigabit speeds -- without any speed loss. Simply put, the EG008W is the perfect solution for your desktop gigabit and 10/100 networking needs. 
The EG008W features LED lights that keep you updated on the status and performance of the switch. View larger. | 
Eight auto-sensing ports allow you to use crossover or regular ethernet cables interchangeably. View larger. | With workstations that support Gigabit Ethernet networking, you'll see amazing speed increases over 10/100 Mbps networks. Connect your clients to the full-duplex ports and see your data traffic efficiency improve several times over. Dedicated bandwidth of up to 2000 Mbps can be attained with the EG008W, making it perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to move large files across the network quickly. A full array of LED indicators are provided on the front of the EG008W, giving you detailed information about the status and performance of the switch: - Power: The power LED lights up when the switch is powered on.
- Link/Act: The Link/Act LED blinks when data is being sent or received through the port. When the LED is off, there is no data being transferred through the port.
- Speed: The speed LED blinks when that port is transmitting at 1000 Mbps. If the LED is not lit, the port is transmitting at 10 or 100 Mbps.
- FDX: If the FDX (Full Duplex/Collision) LED is lit up continuously, the connection made through the corresponding port is running in full duplex mode. If the LED is blinking, the port is experiencing data collisions. Infrequent collisions are normal. If this LED is blinking often, there may be a problem with your connection.
Amazing versatility is built into the EG008W. Simply install this switch in place of your current workgroup hub or switch, and you can network your high-requirement workstations with Gigabit Ethernet speeds, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, and choose the link speeds that are right for each of the users on your network. The EG008W is designed to integrate easily with your existing network and you can connect your existing 10/100 Ethernet network to your gigabit server backbone without any additional equipment. All ports on the EG008W are auto-negotiating, and they have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection. This means that you no longer have to fuss with which type of cables you're using, as crossover and regular networking cables are automatically detected. Other advanced features include address learning and aging, as well as 802.3x flow control. Plus, head-of-line blocking prevention keeps your high-speed clients from bogging down in lower-speed traffic. What's in the Box
EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch, AC power adapter, registration card, and user guide
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| Customer Reviews: Read 26 more reviews...
 Good Switch July 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Actual product does not match picture. I have Ver 3 - no fan so no noise issues. Unit has holes for mounting on wall. Works well with Vista.
Good as always from Linksys June 17, 2008
It just works dandy, what more needs to be said. The increase in speed from 100 to 1000 on my network is phenomenal. Just in time for the new larger video files so much in vogue these days.
Works Great May 18, 2008
Works great with my 7 networked PC's. When you are going the wired route, definitely go with gigabit speed.
 Burnout in less than a month November 6, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
At work, we installed this switch on the test bench, which sees infrequent use. After about three weeks, I noticed that computers connected to the switch weren't talking to the network anymore. A few checks later and I found out that the switch had fried itself, despite being new and in a well ventilated space.
A 3 for performance but a 1 for lasting value and NOISE! March 3, 2007
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've had this switch for about two years, and it's always worked flawlessly. The fan has always been noisy (about as noisy as a PC but our office is all Mac so it does stand out) but tolerable as the switch was somewhat out of the way. Over the last couple of days I've noticed it getting louder and as I type this it sounds like a "personal massage device", to put it politely.
It's still working, but it's obvious that the fan is on it's way out and I will unplug it before I leave the office so nothing bad happens.
IF the reviewers here are correct and the new version is fanless, I might go looking for a replacement tomorrow. But likely as not, I'll choose a different brand. Linksys used to be the way to go for home and small office networking, but unfortunately other companies with more innovation have created more reliable products.
On the upside, the linksys switch outlasted two linksys wireless routers. I replaced the last one with a Buffalo and so far, I'm pleased.
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