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Linksys EZXS55W EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch

Manufacturer : Linksys
In Stock : 37

List Price:	$24.99
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Features

10/100 dual-speed per-port auto sensing
Perfect for optimizing 10-BaseT and 100-BaseTX hardware on the same network
Uplink port for easy expansion and maximum scalability
Reach speeds of up to 200 Mbps in full-duplex operation
Eliminate bandwidth constraints and clear up bottlenecks

Product Description

Surge your network with surefire data transfers in full duplex mode with the EtherFast 10/100 Autosensing Switches. Delivering a fast and easy cost-effective boost to your network performance, these EtherFast Switches seamlessly migrate your network to the unprecedented speed and power of Fast Ethernet. Each of its independently switched 10/100 ports yields up to a remarkable 200 Mbps bandwidth in full duplex mode, and protect your PCs from downed network segments through auto-partitioning. Compatible with virtually any major network operating system, the 10/100 Autosensing Switches are ideal for LANs of any size when you want to resolve a critical performance issue in a local workgroup. Bring your network to life by channeling high-end multimedia, gaming, Internet access, and other speed-intensive applications to your most demanding workstations at blazing speeds.

Amazon.com Product Description

The EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch provides an easy and flexible way to boost your network's performance while migrating to the power of Fast Ethernet. It is designed to meet the needs of small businesses, medium-size businesses, and small-office/home-office networks, and it allows you to run high-end video, multimedia, and other speed-intensive applications at blistering speeds.

With support for half- and full-duplex speeds, the switches allow your network to run at 10 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and an incredible 200 Mbps, which provides a cost-effective solution if you ever decide to upgrade your Ethernet network. The EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch eliminates data bottlenecks and bandwidth constraints, optimizing network performance while protecting your investment in your existing infrastructure. By migrating your entire network to 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet with the EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch, you will have the power to double your network's performance with dedicated, full-duplex bandwidth on every port.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 4.50 out of 162 reviews

Rating :
Has high failue rate - ThEsHaDoWkNoWs, Nov 14, 2009

As others have mentioned, these units seem to fail at an exordinary rate. It would seem that Linksys 5-port switches are affected, though there may be others. I've personally seen one completely fail and another three with issues. Of the three, the common theme was high packet loss. I finally replaced the two I owned with a Linksys/Cisco SRW244G4 managed switch. My network performance & stability improved significantly. Plus the 4 gigabit port were an added bonus. Personally, I'd avoid buying any of the consumer-grade switches Linksys sells. Go with Netgear, DLink, etc. If you're looking for a business-grade managed switch, the Linksys/Cisco ones seem well built and trouble-free.

If you already bought one of Linksys's 5-port switches and it currently works fine, keep it cool! Setup a fan if need be. They seems to throw a lot of heat and my guess is there not very tolerant of high temperatures (or moderate ones over long periods).

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Home Networking Upgrade - DrCeeRay, Nov 07, 2009

Was adding a network printer and needed more connectivity. Prior experience with Linksys gear influenced the decision. The switch is compact and does all that was expected.

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Heat kills! - Sidedraft, Oct 26, 2009

Like many others have said, "it only lasted until it got hot", and it got hot in just a few hours.

Maybe if you have this router outside of your igloo will it work for you.

I guess I should be looking for a router with a fan.

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Great Product - Josue Mena Campos, Oct 24, 2009

This switch works greatly well. Note that the image showed is an old product. The product is black, smallest (11 cm x 3 cm)and modern. I really recommend this product of Cisco.

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Switch Does The Job - M. Charles, Oct 11, 2009

Great switch and works.

I have only minimal knowledge about networks. All I wanted was my Tivo box to connect to my computer upstairs via a network cable, with an extra port provided by the switch downstairs for a computer to act as a media center to control stored tv programs and movies. I briefly read the manual online (to see which outlet was the upstream outlet), plugged in the cables, and the box worked without any need to reboot the Tivo, or alter any setting on the modem, router, or switch.

Network has been stable since setting it up, and problem free.

Network is comprised of Linksys/Cisco broadband router, a Linksys/Cisco wireless hub which is connected to the switch via a cable since the wireless link would not stay stable to permit a whole program to transfer via Tivo Desktop.

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