The DES-108 8-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Desktop Switch is a 8-port 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet switch that allows you to quickly set up a wired network. Connect the DES-108 to multiple computers together to share files and folders, or connect it to a router to share an Internet connection.
Auto-Sensing 10/100 Ports
The DES-108 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 of the ports on the DES-108 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. In addition, the DES-108 features multiple front, easy-to-access Ethernet ports with two colour LED indicators per port to easily distinguish link status.
Flow Control for Secure Transmission
When a port reaches its receiving buffer capacity, the 802.3x flow control feature activates to minimize dropped packets. By minimizing the number of dropped packets, the switch provides a more reliable connection for all of your connected devices while surfing the web, playing games, or accessing media.
Think Green
The DES-108 is a plug-and-play networking switch that offers D-Link’s Green Technology to save energy and reduce heat, which in turn extends product life without sacrificing performance or functionality. The switch supports IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE) which detects when a connected computer is shut down or when there is no Ethernet traffic, in which the switch will proceed to power down the idle port, saving a substantial amount of power.
Key Features
Inexpensive Fast Ethernet solution for Home/SOHO
Eight 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
Jumbo Frames:
1536 Bytes
Supports 802.1p QoS
2 Queues, WRR Mode
RoHS compliant
Plug-and-play installation
Switching Fabric
1.6 Gbps
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 flow control
IEEE 802.3az Energy-Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
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 Cables
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 (100 m max.)
LED Indicators
Per port:
Link/Activity
Per device:
Power
Transmission Method
Store-and-forward
MAC Address Table
1K
MAC Address Learning
Automatic update
Packet Filtering/Forwarding Rates
Ethernet: 14,880 pps per port
Fast Ethernet: 148,800 pps per port
RAM Buffer
768 KBytes per device
DC Input
External 5 V/1 A Level “V” Power Adapter
