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Linksys EtherFast EZXS55W 5-Port Ethernet Switch
Linksys EtherFast EZXS55W 5-Port Ethernet Switch

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Price Range
$15 - $30

Product Description

The EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch is the easiest, most flexible way to boost your network's performance while migrating to the power of Fast Ethernet. Designed to meet the needs of small businesses, medium businesses and SOHO networks, the EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch is the best value for your networking dollar. With support for half and full duplex speeds, the switches allow your network to run at 10Mbps, 20Mbps, 100Mbps and an incredible 200Mbps! ??When you are ready to upgrade your Ethernet network, your EtherFast 10/100 Switch offers you a cost-effective solution that complements your migration strategy. The EtherFast 10/100 5-port Switch eliminates data bottlenecks and bandwidth constraints, optimizing network performance while protecting your investment in your existing infrastructure. By migrating your entire network to 100Mbps Fast Ethernet with the EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch, you will have the power to double your network's performance with dedicated full duplex ba...



Fastest Wired 5 port Switch
Rating


Written By
tipstir

Date Written
Dec 11 2003

Summary

In this review I'll be covering LINKSYS ETHERFAST 5-PORT SWITCH for wired and wireless networks: I personally like using Linksys Etherfast 5 port switch with the Linksys DSL/Cable router 4 port combination minus 1 port for the uplink giving me 3...

Strength

5 ports, switch, Faster Bandwidth Access Times at Full Duplex, 10/100 to 20/200 Mbps

Weakness

None

Bottom Line

Want to add more PCs to your switch router and keep the speed the same, then get this switch to keep it that way!

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Best Linksys product I own, Simple & Easy Install
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Written By
buggman

Date Written
Jan 04 2008

Summary

Linksys 5 port 10/100 workgroup switch, model EZXS55W. I’ve had mixed results with Linksys products (especially their routers) over the last few years, but so far this has been the best Linksys product I’ve ever owned. Setup consisted of opening...

Strength

Inexpensive, small, IT WORKS

Weakness

could have been FREE, doesn't stack with linksys routers

Bottom Line

If you need to add computers to your network and need a small, dependable switch, this is a good choice.

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Quick, Easy and Cheap
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Written By
flacorps

Date Written
Feb 27 2007

Summary

My wife bought this unit as a buy-one-get-one-free at OfficeDepot for $29.99 along with a Linksys ethernet card. I hooked the Linksys Etherfast 10/100 5-port Workgroup Switch up to A/C power, patched in a line from my Linksys Router, plugged in a...

Strength

Cheap, simple, and capable.

Weakness

Needs note on casing that the uplink and adjacent port cannot be used simultaneously.

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