Cisco-Linksys EZXS55W EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch
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Customer Review: Great switch and netcards for my small LAN!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the EtherFast 10/100 Linksys 5-Port Workgroup Switch EZXS55W and two Linksys 10/100 LAN EtherFast netcards. I installed one card on my Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro unit and another card on my Microsoft Windows 2000 Server using the included card driver floppy. I connected the switch to my cards with two RJ-45 LAN wires [...]. I hooked up the included WOL (Wake-On-LAN) card cable to my motherboard connector. Both cards installed immediately. I used the Performance Monitor to track the performance sending huge file folders over the connection - outstanding in my opinion. This product and the two netcards work great for me. And the included manuals with the switch and cards are quite specific and a great help.Customer Review: one port defective out of the box
Summary: 1 Stars
I was very disappointed that one port was defective right out of the box. Troubleshooting this problem cost us several hours as we tried to track down cable, switch, computer and other issues at the same time. In the end we needed to leave the unit limping along with one lost port while I went to the store to get a replacement. Historically Lynksys was a good manufacturer -- but this is causing me to reconsider ever using their products again. This problem cost us a lot of money (time plus a second visit that the customer won't pay for because I wouldn't ask them to compensate me for troubleshooting a bad switch that I provided) and the customer was down for a lot longer than we originally estimated.Customer Review: Much faster
Summary: 4 Stars
I have a Cisco 677 DSL Router acting as a DSL modem to my house. I initially hooked up a Linksys BEFSR41 Cable/DSL Router/Firewall but it bogged down the internet connection for the two computers connected. I then found out that my DSL modem (the Cisco) was also a Router. I replaced the BEFSR41 with this EZXS55W Switch as I figured that I didn't need two routers in line (though I lost the firewall in the process.) Result: both computers now have a much faster connection to the internet! I frequently use both computers simultaneously for internet gaming requiring high bandwidth and this box seems to get the job done just fine. Setup involved plugging it in and booting up the two PCs. Nice!Customer Review: Random death
Summary: 2 Stars
After upgrading to all Gigabit networking, I ended up using this router as a small local router for my Tivo. It was fine for several years and then it just died a few days ago. Only port 5 shows activity any longer - ports 1-4 are dead. I've never had a router fail like this before (and I have 5 in my current home network in various places all over the house).
I was using the original transformer that came with it and measured the voltage - it was pumping out 10.6v under no load and 9.5v when connected to the Linksys. That's 26% over the proper voltage (7.5v)! It's quite possible that over-powering the unit during it's lifetime would have shortened its life.
Customer Review: A breeze to install but no cable modem access!
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this thinking it could work with my ISP service and a cable modem to have multiple computers share Internet access but I was dead wrong. The unit doesn't seem to allow the sharing of a single IP address and that's all my Roadrunner ISP allows for each account. So, if you're in SoCal and are with Roadrunner, I suggest you get a router. Linksys has a decently affordable one--the Linksys BEFSR41 4-Port Etherfast Cable/DSL Router. Check it out. But not to beat this puppy with a shovel, it's not a bad switch. File transfer rates between computers through the switch aren't too bad and it's a cinch to install. Just remember to check all your network settings. Peace out.