The 24-port D-Link DES-1024D unmanaged switch is the latest addition to D-Link's popular line of Express EtherNetwork products. Like other products in the line, the DES-1024D combines ease of use with unsurpassed performance resulting in an exceptional value for any cost-conscious network administrator who wants the best possible solution at the best possible price. ??The DES-1024D is truly Plug and Play with features like: Auto Speed Sensing - allowing it to automatically sense whether a network device is running at 10Mbps or 100Mbps then automatically adjusting itself for optimal performance; Auto-Negotiation (Full or Half Duplex) - negotiating and running the highest supported transmission rate whether at Half- or Full-Duplex; and Auto MDI/MDIX Crossover - offering auto-negotiating MDI/MDIX detection on every port to eliminate the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. The DES-1024D features a non-blocking wire-speed architecture with a 4.8Gbps switching capacity, for maximu...