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Cisco-Linksys EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch
- Ports Qty – 8 Ports
- Device Type – Switch
- Compliant Standards – IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3x, IEEE802.3ab
Product Description
Wire-speed switching and Linksys reliability in an 8-port Gigabit desktop switch 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 users requirements. Apply this switching power to your current hub-based Ethernet network, and your data traffic efficiency will improve several times over. Connect your Gigabit-equipped workstations to the Switchs 10/100/1000 ports for full-duplex, dedicated bandwidth of up to 2000Mbps Its perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to move large files across the network quickly.Amazon.com Product Description
Amazon.com Product Description If you need an affordable, versatile way to make lightning fast local network connections, the Linksys EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch is the answer. Get blistering speeds of up to 2000 Mbps with this wired switch, which allows heavy users of multimedia, graphics, video, and other bandwidth-hungry applications to share and transfer large files with ease. Plus, thanks to the technology built into the EG008W you can mix clients that support slower, 10 or 100 Mbps speeds with those that run at full gigabit speeds — without any speed loss. Simply put, the EG008W is the perfect solution for your desktop gigabit and 10/100 networking needs.
The EG008W features LED lights that keep you updated on the status and performance of the switch. View larger. |
Eight auto-sensing ports allow you to use crossover or regular ethernet cables interchangeably. View larger. |
With workstations that support Gigabit Ethernet networking, you’ll see amazing speed increases over 10/100 Mbps networks. Connect your clients to the full-duplex ports and see your data traffic efficiency improve several times over. Dedicated bandwidth of up to 2000 Mbps can be attained with the EG008W, making it perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to move large files across the network quickly.
A full array of LED indicators are provided on the front of the EG008W, giving you detailed information about the status and performance of the switch:
- Power: The power LED lights up when the switch is powered on.
- Link/Act: The Link/Act LED blinks when data is being sent or received through the port. When the LED is off, there is no data being transferred through the port.
- Speed: The speed LED blinks when that port is transmitting at 1000 Mbps. If the LED is not lit, the port is transmitting at 10 or 100 Mbps.
- FDX: If the FDX (Full Duplex/Collision) LED is lit up continuously, the connection made through the corresponding port is running in full duplex mode. If the LED is blinking, the port is experiencing data collisions. Infrequent collisions are normal. If this LED is blinking often, there may be a problem with your connection.
Amazing versatility is built into the EG008W. Simply install this switch in place of your current workgroup hub or switch, and you can network your high-requirement workstations with Gigabit Ethernet speeds, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, and choose the link speeds that are right for each of the users on your network.
The EG008W is designed to integrate easily with your existing network and you can connect your existing 10/100 Ethernet network to your gigabit server backbone without any additional equipment. All ports on the EG008W are auto-negotiating, and they have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection. This means that you no longer have to fuss with which type of cables you’re using, as crossover and regular networking cables are automatically detected. Other advanced features include address learning and aging, as well as 802.3x flow control. Plus, head-of-line blocking prevention keeps your high-speed clients from bogging down in lower-speed traffic.
What’s in the Box
EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch, AC power adapter, registration card, and user guide
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about 1 year ago
I bought one of these 8 months ago. It died this morning. As many reviews have said this sucker is loud. I have an old 100 MBps Switch as a stand in for this box today and my office is peaceful. For once I can actually hear the leaves rustling in the trees outside the window.
Aside from the noise I’ve also noticed that this product rarely delivers the performance promise. All the machines in my network (with the exception of the wireless bridges) are gigabit but I rarely get speeds above and beyond what my 100Mbps switch could do.
This device also runs really hot. It produces more heat that my Dell Precision 670 desktop with its 2 dual-core processors. I’m actually glad it died because now I have an excuse to get something different.
I’m buying the Netgear GS608, I have a GS605 downstairs and there is no fan noise at all (in fact I don’t think it has a fan). My GS605 is not without it’s issues though. I’ve noticed that it doesn’t restart well after a power outage (something that is unfortunately common in California these days). I usually have to go and unplug it and plug it back in. I’ll take that minor annoyance over the noise and heat.
Rating: 1 / 5
about 1 year ago
I have had the Linksys EG008W switch for three years. It stopped functioning, yesterday.
It is very, very noisy! The fan is constantly whining.
There are better choices for 8-port Gigabit switches. I replaced mine with a Netgear, which is completely silent.
Rating: 1 / 5
about 1 year ago
I’ve had this switch for about two years, and it’s always worked flawlessly. The fan has always been noisy (about as noisy as a PC but our office is all Mac so it does stand out) but tolerable as the switch was somewhat out of the way. Over the last couple of days I’ve noticed it getting louder and as I type this it sounds like a “personal massage device”, to put it politely.
It’s still working, but it’s obvious that the fan is on it’s way out and I will unplug it before I leave the office so nothing bad happens.
IF the reviewers here are correct and the new version is fanless, I might go looking for a replacement tomorrow. But likely as not, I’ll choose a different brand. Linksys used to be the way to go for home and small office networking, but unfortunately other companies with more innovation have created more reliable products.
On the upside, the linksys switch outlasted two linksys wireless routers. I replaced the last one with a Buffalo and so far, I’m pleased.
Rating: 3 / 5
about 1 year ago
this switch works great. cant complain about anything so far. haven’t experienced the loud fan noise that other reviews complained about, perhaps because i have mine installed in a fairly cool place.
Rating: 5 / 5
about 1 year ago
One might think that this problem has been fixed… believe me, this switch is the noisiest and most annoying piece of computer equipment you’ll ever own. Still, I am a LinkSys fan (pun intended) from way-back. I replaced the cheap Sunon fan (which, for you trivial pursuit types is the same size and power requirement for those old 80486 processor cooling fans) and all is well, once again. I can hear the fan, but it isn’t driving me out of my chair, any more. Take away the fan, this unit is a 5-star unit.
Rating: 4 / 5