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Netgear ProSafe FS108
$60.00
Released April, 2004
The Pros:Built very sturdy, can handle a few bumps without any problems. Small footprint can be tucked in wherever there is room. No moving parts so it runs completely silently.
The Cons:Not any real security features or advanced functions.
The Netgear ProSafe FS108 is one of three entry-level, FS100 series desktop switches (FS105, FS108, FS116) released in 2004. They all feature 10/100Mbps auto-sensing connectivity and plug in via Ethernet cables and a power cord.
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The FS108 builds from the FS105 by adding along 3 additional UTP ports (8 total), improved bandwidth of 1.6Gbps, and a larger buffer memory of 96KB. Like its predecessor, the FS108 utilizes Auto Uplink technology to automatically determine whether the link requires a straight-through or cross-over connection. Plus each ports supports up to 200Mbps in dedicated bandwidth. Traffic flows flawlessly with automatic flow control (802.3x).
Features
- FS100 Series
- Entry-Level Desktop Switch
- Step Up From FS105
- Additional Bandwidth/Buffer Memory
- 10/100Mbps Auto Sensing Connectivity
- 8 UTP Ports
- Auto Uplink Technology
- Straight-Through/Cross-Over
- 200Mbps Dedicated Bandwidth
- Flawless Traffic (802.3x)
Specifications
- Standards: 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x
- Ports: Eight 10/100Mbps Auto Speed-Sensing UTP
- Forwarding Modes: Store-and-Forward
- Bandwidth: 1.6Gbps
- Buffer Memory: 96KB
- Address Database: 1000
- Addressing: 48-bit MAC
- Model Names: FS108NA, FS108IS, FS108GR
- Model Names: FS108UK, FS108AU
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built very sturdy, can handle a few bumps without any problems
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small footprint can be tucked in wherever there is room
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no moving parts so it runs completely silently
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stays cool while in operation even when the network is busy
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works as soon as the wires are plugged in, no major setup needed
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ports auto-sense which speed the line is running at, no need to configure them
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automatically detects the uplink, don't have to be too careful about which port you use
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not any real security features or advanced functions
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