Cisco-Linksys EFAH05W EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Hub
by Linksys
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Category: CE
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Manufacturer: LinksysAudio: English (Original Language)
Platform: Mac, Mac OS 9 and below, Mac OS X, PowerMac, Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows NT 3.5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 5, Windows XP
Model: EFAH05W
Product features:
- 5 true 10/100 autosensing ports (dual speed per port)
- Includes uplink port for joining to other hubs and switches
- Built-in switched uplink port can send data up to 100 meters
- Pro-grade hub with 100BaseTX RJ-45 ports
- Each port automatically adjusts to either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps speeds
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Customer Review: Effortless, Fast Home networking!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been running a Linux router/firewall/print server/backup file server for yonks, and i was satisfied with the performance my 56k dial-up was providing me, over my 10baseT network (a Surecom 8-port hub at the centre of it all). However, as soon as I updated to a 1Mbit/256Kbit ADSL line, the performance of the 10Mbit network started to just frustrate me. Whenever I wished to copy files from one drive to another, whatever downloads/bandwidth going on with the ADSL connection was sapped and strangled. Not happy.Then I thought I'd make the plunge to a propper 100mbit switch. I haven't looked back. I researced into a number of 5-port switches from the likes of all companies (netgear, smc, belkin, linksys and one no-name 8-port) and i found that the best value for money was in the LinkSys.
The unit itself is solidly constructed and the quality of workmanship would be as good as the big guns in networking stuff (baystack, designated novell stuff etc...). Speed-wise, I have no complaints. Very very very rarely do i ever get a collision and it has no troubles at all transfering data between my 4 computers and my server.
The documentation is brilliant. Its easy to understand and in-depth, making its set up a walk in the park. Setup!! It is true plug and play. All i did is replace the connections from my old hub to my new switch, and whala! Going. No mess. No fuss.
I'd recommend this switch to anyone wanting to set-up a home network. It'd also have few complaints even in small office. Its dedicated uplink port means its not going to be superceded any time soon which is always reassuring in this world.
Out of 5 stars, I give it 10!!!
Description of Cisco-Linksys EFAH05W EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Hub
True 10/100 Auto-Sensing Ports (Dual Speed Per Port) / Uplink Port for connectiing with other Hubs Rack-Mountable Uplink port for expansion and connectivity with other hubs and switches Free Technical Support 5 Year Limited Warranty from LinkSys An excellent hub for starting a small office networkThe EtherFast 5-Port 10/100 Auto-Sensing Hub from Linksys is the quickest way to build or expand a Fast Ethernet network. Each port automatically detects and negotiates 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps connections (dual speed per port). You can mix 10BaseT and 100BaseTX hardware on the same hub without using a switch or any additional network hardware. The EtherFast 5-Port 10/100 Auto-Sensing Hub is perfect for small workgroups interested in expanding as their networking needs grow. You can easily connect to other hubs and switches by using the shared uplink port. When all ports on the hub are running at 100 Mbps, the uplink port becomes capable of sending data up to 100 meters (328 feet) at a blazing 100Mbps.
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