Auto-sensing 10/100 ports The DES-1008A uses auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports, allowing a small workgroup to flexibly connect to Ethernet and Fast Ethernet devices to create an integrated network. These ports detect the network speed and auto-negotiate between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, as well as between full and half-duplex, allowing you to get the maximum speed possible for each device connected to your network.   Auto MDI/MDIX CrossOver All ports support automatic MDI/MDIX crossover, eliminating the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. Each port can be plugged directly to a server, hub, router, or switch using regular straight-through twisted-pair Ethernet cables.   Flow Control for Secure Transmission 802.3x flow control on each port minimizes dropped packets when the port`s receiving buffer is full. This gives you a more reliable connection for all of your connected devices. :: Specifications - Key Features Inexpensive Fast Ethernet solution for home/Soho 8 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet ports Auto MDi/MDiX crossover for all ports Store-and-forward switching scheme Full/half-duplex for Ethernet/Fast // Ethernet speeds iEEE 802.3x Flow control Plug-and-play installation rohS compliant - SwitchiNg Fabric 1.6 gbps switching fabric - Standards iEEE 802.3 10BASE-t Ethernet  (twisted-pair copper) iEEE 802.3u 100BASE-tX Fast Ethernet (twisted-pair copper) ANSi/iEEE 802.3 Nway auto-negotiation iEEE 802.3x low control - Protocol cSMA/cD - Data Transfer Rates Ethernet: 10 Mbps (half duplex) 20 Mbps (full duplex) Fast Ethernet: 100 Mbps (half duplex) 200 Mbps (full duplex) - Topology Star - Media Interface Exchange Auto MDi/MDiX adjustment for all ports - Network Cabies :: 10BASE-t: utP cAt 3/4/5/5e (100 m max.) EiA/tiA-586 100-ohm StP (100 m max.) :: 100BASE-TX UTP Cat 5/5e (100 m max.) EiA/TIA-568 100-ohm STP (100m max.) Led indicators Per port:   - Link/Activity  Per device:   - Power Transmission Method   - Store-and-forward MAC Adress Tabie   - 1k entries per device MAC Adress Learning   - Automatic update Packet Filtering/Forwarding Rates   - Ethernet: 14,880 pps per port   - Fast Ethernet: 148,800 pps per port RAM Buffer   - 57 kBytes per device DC Input   - External 5v/1A power adapter Power Consumption   - Power on (Standby):   - Dc input: 0.3 watts   - Ac input: 0.5 watts   - Maximum:   - Dc input: 1.6 watts   - Ac input: 2.5 watts Heat Dissipation   - Power on (Standby):   - Ac input: 1.706 Btu/h   - Maximum:   - Ac input: 8.53 Btu/h Operating Temperature   - 0 to 40 ˚c (32 to 104 ˚F) Storage Temperature    -10 to 70 ˚c (14 to 158 ˚F) Operating Humidity   10% to 90% rh non-condensing Sotarege Humidity   5% to 90% rh non-condensing Certifications   - Fcc class B   - icES-003 class B   - cE class B   - c-tick class B   - cul   -  lvD