its inportant to ensure you have a fast network to be albe to support your needs for streaming video and copying large files at once.
10/100/1000, gigabit network is recommended. i have this gigabit system installed for my system and its fast.
good quality network cable is also needed to ensure good speed..
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Description | NETGEAR GS608 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch - switch - 8 ports |
| Device Type | Switch |
| Form Factor | External |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.1 cm x 17.7 cm x 11.7 cm |
| Weight | 310 g |
| Localisation | English / United Kingdom |
| RAM | 1 MB |
| Ports Qty | 8 x Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Communication Mode | Half-duplex, full-duplex |
| Features | Flow control, full duplex capability, auto-sensing per device, auto-negotiation, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), store and forward |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x |
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Award Winning Netgear GS608 8 Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch
Netgear's FS608 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch gives your home/office network a megaboost of speed and capacity. Its 8 ports can blast 2000 Mbps per port of data throughput in full-duplex mode. Ideal for combining 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices, this unmanaged, rack-mountable switch features 10/100/1000 automatic speed and full/half-duplex sensing plus Auto Uplink™ on every port. Users can take advantage of the Netgear FS608's ability to deliver large amounts of multimedia, image, and video information in no time at all.
High-Capacity
Plenty of bandwidth for all users, with 8 switched 10/100/1000 ports for PCs, servers, or switches.
Alert
Each port is equipped with automatic speed and duplex sensing, plus Auto Uplink to adjust for straight-through or crossover cables and make the right link.
High-Performance
Shoots data across your network at speeds of up to 2000 Mbps per port.
Uncomplicated
Easy to set up and easy to use, this unmanaged switch features integrated LEDs on every port for effortless network monitoring.
Physical Specifications
- Dimensions (h x w x d): 1.1 x 5.8 x 3.8 in (28.6 x 147 x 95.7 mm)
- Weight: 0.63 lbs (0.28 kg)
Network Ports
- 8 auto-speed-sensing UTP ports
Forwarding Mode
- Store-and-Forward
Performance
- Bandwidth: 10 Gbps (non-blocking)
- Forward Rate (10 Mbps port): 14,800 packets/sec
- Forward Rate (100 Mbps port): 148,000 packets/sec
- Forward Rate (1000 Mbps port): 1,488,000 packets/sec
- Latency (100 to 100 Mbps): 20 ms (max)
- Latency (1000 to 1000 Mbps): 10 ms (max)
- Packet Buffer Memory: 128 KB Embedded
- MAC address database: 4,000
Status LEDs
- Power, Link, Speed, and Activity indicators for each port
Power Adapter
- 12W, 12 VDC, 1A; plug is localized to country of sale
Standards Compliance
- IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
- Honors IEEE 802.1p priority tags
- Jumbo Frame Support (9,000)
Safety Agency Approvals for Power Adapter
- C-Tick, CE Mark
Emissions
- FCC Class A and VCCI Class A
Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature: 32 to 104º F (0 to 40º C)
- Operating Humidity: 10 to 90% noncondensing
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Description | NETGEAR GS608 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch - switch - 8 ports |
| Device Type | Switch |
| Form Factor | External |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 3.1 cm x 17.7 cm x 11.7 cm |
| Weight | 310 g |
| Localisation | English / United Kingdom |
| RAM | 1 MB |
| Ports Qty | 8 x Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
| Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
| Communication Mode | Half-duplex, full-duplex |
| Features | Flow control, full duplex capability, auto-sensing per device, auto-negotiation, auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X), store and forward |
| Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x |
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