Layer 2 Ethernet Switch, 8 x 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45)
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.
Price Range: $50 - $94
Type: Ethernet Switch
OSI Layer: Layer 2
Ports: 8 x 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45)
A roaring, short-lived beast; big disappointment.
Pros: Effortless set-up. Worked great on my simple gigabit set-up.
Cons: Unjustifiably noisy. Dead in 14 months.
The Bottom Line: Avoid version 2 at all costs because of the fan and reliability issues. Version 3 is quieter, but is it reliable?
Review: Let me begin this review by saying that I am loyal Linksys customer. I've been using their products for years now, and all my networking equipment has always been Linksys...until I bought this lousy gigabit switch. The version number is... Read Full Review by oldoligarch, Jul 6, 2007