Cisco-Linksys EZXS55W EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Workgroup Switch
Operation Mode | Automatic |
Current Rating | 700 Milliamps |
Operating Voltage | 7.5 Volts |
Contact Type | Normally Open |
Connector Type | Plug In |
Brand | Linksys |
Terminal | Physical |
Material | Plastic |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 7.5 x 5.4 x 2 inches |
Actuator Type | Software Controlled |
About this item
- 10/100 dual-speed per-port auto sensing
- Perfect for optimizing 10-BaseT and 100-BaseTX hardware on the same network
- Uplink port for easy expansion and maximum scalability
- Reach speeds of up to 200 Mbps in full-duplex operation
- Eliminate bandwidth constraints and clear up bottlenecks
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Operation Mode | Automatic |
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Current Rating | 700 Milliamps |
Operating Voltage | 7.5 Volts |
Contact Type | Normally Open |
Connector Type | Plug In |
Brand | Linksys |
Terminal | Physical |
Material | Plastic |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 7.5 x 5.4 x 2 inches |
Actuator Type | Software Controlled |
Contact Material | Brass |
International Protection Rating | IP00 |
Number of Positions | 5 |
Control Method | Touch |
Connectivity Protocol | Ethernet |
Color | Black |
Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
Number of Items | 1 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00745883549030, 00745883550739 |
Manufacturer | Linksys |
UPC | 745883550739 745883549030 |
Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.4 x 2 inches |
Item Weight | 14 ounces |
ASIN | B00003006E |
Item model number | EZXS55W |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #328 in Computer Networking Hubs #2,892 in Computer Networking Switches |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 19, 2006 |
Language | English |
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5 PORT ETHERFAST DESKTOP SWITCH
Amazon.com
The EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch provides an easy and flexible way to boost your network's performance while migrating to the power of Fast Ethernet. It is designed to meet the needs of small businesses, medium-size businesses, and small-office/home-office networks, and it allows you to run high-end video, multimedia, and other speed-intensive applications at blistering speeds.
With support for half- and full-duplex speeds, the switches allow your network to run at 10 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and an incredible 200 Mbps, which provides a cost-effective solution if you ever decide to upgrade your Ethernet network. 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 100 Mbps 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 bandwidth on every port.
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Customers find the electronic switch functional and easy to set up. They find it compact and good value for money. The instructions are brief and the product is small enough to fit on desktops without taking up much space. However, some customers have differing views on the speed, quality, and connection quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the product. They say it works well on Xbox 360, PC, and multiple laptops. The old power cord works perfectly with this version of the switch, and the unit performs transparently without any loss of performance.
"...It does what it is designed to do, and does it well. There is no configuration, and no set up, just plug and play...." Read more
"...And it does that function exceptionally well...." Read more
"...Besides the lack of Macintosh AppleTalk support, this switch seems to work just fine." Read more
"...No issues at all. The internal network transfers were only slowed down by how fast the hard drives of various machines are...." Read more
Customers find the electronic switch easy to set up and use. They mention the instructions are brief, it works great, and there is no configuration or setup required. The instructions are on disk and it's plug-and-play.
"...It does what it is designed to do, and does it well. There is no configuration, and no set up, just plug and play...." Read more
"This switch does exactly what I needed it to. It is small and easy to set up. Ethernet cable goes in and five more come out...." Read more
"...The instructions are on disk and brief. Problems with the switch may come from the number of ports used...." Read more
"...I am VERY happy with this purchase. Cheap, fast, and drop-in simple installation to my existing network...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the electronic switch. They find it easy to set up, a simple commodity product that works well, and consider it a good purchase.
"...The cost was reasonable...." Read more
"...The price on Amazon is really good too. I was going to buy this used on ebay, but found it here for just a few bucks more brand new...." Read more
"...It works, and it's inexpensive...." Read more
"...I was happy with it, I bought one of these, primarily because it was cheap and thought having a 'spare' couldn't hurt...." Read more
Customers appreciate the compact size of the electronic switch. They mention it's small and fits on their desktop without taking up much space.
"...Stylish and extremely small, it fits on my desktop without taking up very much space (approx 4.5" wide x 3.5 inches deep)...." Read more
"This switch does exactly what I needed it to. It is small and easy to set up. Ethernet cable goes in and five more come out...." Read more
"...This little switch, and I DO mean little, is very compact, attractive and seems well-built. I felt very excited by its appearance upon opening it...." Read more
"I bought this switch for the various devices in my RV. It's small, uses little power, and does what it's supposed to do transparently...." Read more
Customers like the switch quality. They say it's a good workgroup switch and a perfect companion to the Speedstream 5200 DSL modem.
"very good workgroup switch it seems it imporved my connection a lot better and took a HUGE load off my router its self what used to take 10 seconds..." Read more
"...It is a perfect companion to the Speedstream 5200 DSL modem, and probably many others." Read more
"Perfect switch for the job..." Read more
"Excellent Little Switch - Does What it's Designed For!..." Read more
Customers have different experiences with the speed of the switch. Some find it sufficient, quick to set up, and able to handle multiple connection speeds flawlessly. Others report slowdowns when one computer is on, with internet access speed slowing down or network transfers being brutal.
"...printers & PC's to connect, and this switch handled multiple connection speeds flawlessly...." Read more
"...I was very pleased to find that there was no degradation with the speed through any of the new connections or my main router...." Read more
"...you install ten of these it will increase latency, and decrease the speed of your network...." Read more
"...Speed is much more than sufficient. Your internet connection speed will be the bottleneck in most cases, not your home network...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the product's quality. Some find it small and easy to use, with no complaints. Others say it has poor quality control and is the worst router they've had.
"Works as described and no complaints. I am using this for my TV, blu ray player, and xbox off of my Linksys router...." Read more
"...videos to my Sharp connected TV takes ages to load and it's always low quality. Network transfers are brutal...." Read more
"Good product and small enough to fit anywhere, not much to go wrong with a switch and nothing on this one has." Read more
"...This is the faultiest product I've ever bought from amazon,and I've bought Clive Barker's Jericho.Look somewhere else if you're looking for a switch." Read more
Customers have different experiences with the connection quality. Some say it connects smoothly to their router, while others report issues like connection problems, lack of sharing internet access from a DSL or cable modem, and being unable to connect two computers simultaneously.
"very good workgroup switch it seems it imporved my connection a lot better and took a HUGE load off my router its self what used to take 10 seconds..." Read more
"...You cannot connect two computers, at the same time, to the internet with this device. You need a router...." Read more
"...I hooked it up and it was good to go - a slick connection and no messing around...." Read more
"...want to use it you have to unplug the cable modem because it cant see the connection...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2008This Linksys switch is a basic network device that is used in home networks and large companies. It does what it is designed to do, and does it well. There is no configuration, and no set up, just plug and play. I own several of these, and I have never had to touch it after installing it onto my network.
There is a basic switch; there is no port filtering, no protocol filtering, and no interference. Some higher end switches come with those features, but in the end they just end up slowing the network down unless they are higher end. Anyone that requires those features should not consider this switch, or any device in this price range. It will just slow your network down, go with an enterprise solution from HP, Cisco or similar.
For 99% of the home and small business users looking to buy this, I recommend it highly. IT professionals, or network managers I would look at either a gigabit switch, or something more advanced. On larger networks, with 200+ users, if you install ten of these it will increase latency, and decrease the speed of your network. I am an IT manager and these are great for small singular uses, but do not build or manage your networks with these types of devices. You are asking for trouble down the line.
Back to 99% of users, this device is perfect for you. I feel obligated to share my more technical advice for the people in my profession that may purchase this switch.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2005Purchased this product lookig for a switch that allowed me to connect multiple systems to my home network. And it does that function exceptionally well. I had multiple printers & PC's to connect, and this switch handled multiple connection speeds flawlessly. Stylish and extremely small, it fits on my desktop without taking up very much space (approx 4.5" wide x 3.5 inches deep). All cables and connectors are on the back. The front panel led's for each port display link/act, Duplex, and connect speed.
The only thing that needs improvement on this switch is the "user guide" included with the product. There are 6 ports on this switch.. ports 1-5 and an 'uplink' port. But use of the uplink port disbles the use of port 5, leaving 4 ports for your peripheral devices. This is a bit confusing, as the device is advertised as a 5 port workgroup switch. A quick trip to [...] downloading the 'quick-start guide' (which was not included with the product) did a much better job of explaining the use of the uplink and 5th ethernet port. Overall, buy this product if you need a small switch for additional devices. Can't be beat for the price, in my opinion.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2004If you are a Macintosh user, you should know of a very important limitation of all Linksys hubs & switches, including this one: This switch will NOT route AppleTalk information on your network. What that means is that if you are a Macintosh user who is trying to use file sharing via AppleTalk, or if you have an older AppleTalk printer (such as the older line of HP LaserJet printers), you will be out of luck with this switch... or any Linksys hub/switch. Besides the lack of Macintosh AppleTalk support, this switch seems to work just fine.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2009In our house's home network, Internet service from Comcast goes to a modem then to a router with four outgoing slots -- one to each of four computers by CAT-5 cables. The wires snake through the house and give us fast Internet service.
After a few months, my family's wired home network was experiencing growing pains -- the kids' X-Box needed an additional feed from the Internet to play an interactive wargame; sometimes my wife would want to switch locations for a computer. So we had been physically switching cables around -- once we made a mistake and disabled the entire setup -- and this cost me a day of phoning Comcast and trying to re-set the modem until I finally realized what had happened. Further, I was worried that the constant switching would break one of the plastic connectors since they're not suitable for constant unplugging.
I was ABOUT to buy a second router which would have been a mistake but I READ THROUGH THESE HELPFUL AMAZON REVIEWS (thank you reviewers!) about routers & switches and I got the general sense that all I needed was this Ethernet switch. The alternative would have been to replace my four-outlet router with a much bigger 8-slot router (more expensive). The manufacturer's descriptions on the Internet about how to rig up a home network were surprisingly sparse -- so I didn't know what would work with what. I had figured I would have had one router feed into another but I do not think this would have worked.
So, I bought this switch. It works. There is little documentation in the box but it is simple to figure out where the wires go. One of the cables from the router leads to the Ethernet switch, and from this switch, cables feed to computers, game equipment, and so forth. The cost was reasonable. Sometimes (and I don't know why) one of the lines is a little slow -- with 10 seconds elapsing before a response from the Internet. But I don't know whether this is the switch's fault or Comcast's. Still, overall, I'm a happy camper.
Thomas W. Sulcer
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2009This switch does exactly what I needed it to. It is small and easy to set up. Ethernet cable goes in and five more come out. The AC plug is not a huge strip hoging brick. It took zero configuration to get it to work perfectly.
I have a long ethernet cable that runs from the cable modem/router in the atic to my computer in my den. I plug that cable into this switch and then two cables come out to my computer and printer. Now everything is networked with my wireless devices. It is exactly what I wanted. I might even get a networked hard drive now that I have the switch in my den.
The price on Amazon is really good too. I was going to buy this used on ebay, but found it here for just a few bucks more brand new.
It has been running for a few weeks and I have not had any problems with it whatsoever.
A+ product.