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NETGEAR FS105NA Switch 5Port Metal by Netgear
Digital product summary informationManufacturer: Netgear Audio: English (Original Language) Format: CD Platform: Windows Model: FS105NA Product features: - Service & Support - 5 years on Switch; 1 year on Adapter
- Enclosure Color - Blue
- Status Indicators - Power, Link Activity
- Connector: RJ45
Accessories:
Digital camera reviews of NETGEAR FS105NA Switch 5Port MetalDigital camera Review: A Cheap Switch, No Surprises Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased this switch originally for my home. Back when Xbox 360's came without a wireless card (FOR SHAME, MICROSOFT!), I needed a switch to run my tiny home network of a PC, laptop, PS3, and Xbox 360.
The switch works as advertised, great for home networks where you receive a residential internet connection <= 100 mb/s. However, if you're going to hook up a couple computers at school or work, you can get more out of a 10/100/1000 switch instead for a slightly higher investment. The major downside to trying to network with a switch directly from your ISP is that sometimes it can be complicated to assign IP addresses and DNS manually on an Xbox 360 or PS3. A router will automatically assign IP addresses, but a switch is an "unintelligent" device - it just passes the signal through.
Make sure that you're getting the right product for your network. If this is it, it won't fail you.
Summary of NETGEAR FS105NA Switch 5Port MetalThe FS100 series FS105 Fast Ethernet switch brings the 100 Mbps switching technology and simplifies it for the small office marketplace. This product provides a cost effective way to instantaneously boost network performance while preserving your network infrastructure, including installed cabling and desktop software and hardware. Since each port is auto-speed- sensing, installation is plug and play and each connection can easily be upgraded from 10 to 100 Mbps. Amazon.com Product Description  | The NETGEAR FS105 ProSafe 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch offers: - Five 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing UTP ports.
- Simple installation with no software to install.
- Fanless design for silent operation.
|  | | The NETGEAR FS105 ProSafe 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch provides your local area network (LAN) with a reliable 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing connectivity for five users. 
LEDs let you check the status of connections at a glance. View larger. | Sturdy and Reliable Design NETGEAR's FS100 series desktop switches are housed in a compact sturdy metal case designed without the need for internal fans, keeping operation both silent and more reliable. It can be placed on a flat surface or you can use the included wall mount kit. Simple Setup and Stellar Performance Plug in your Ethernet cables and connect a power cord, and you're ready to go. There is no software to install or settings to configure. The switch features auto negotiation, which automatically obtains the fastest possible connection, and Auto Uplink takes care of the MDI/MDI-X connection. There are no toggle switches or special crossover cables. If your network has existing 10BASE-T devices, they will work seamlessly within a higher bandwidth environment with each port achieving its full speed. Every port supports up to 200 Mbps in dedicated bandwidth. Automatic flow control ensures smooth traffic. The FS105 has 64 KB of buffer memory and an address database size of 1,000. The switch has status LEDs for power, and link, speed, and activity for each port. The NETGEAR FS105 ProSafe 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch has a Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of 390,000 hours and is backed by a lifetime warranty. The power adapter is backed by a 2-year warranty. What's in the Box FS105 Desktop Switch, wall-mount kit, power adapter, quick installation guide, warranty/support information card.
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