Features

• Two top-loading 480Mbps ports -- ideal for accessories such as thumb drives and USB lights
• Five horizontally mounted 480Mbps ports
• Attractively slim design is stackable and saves desk space
• Simple monitoring with LEDs for master power status and port activity
• Installs with Plug-and-Play ease

Reviews (1)

It works perfectly
I plugged the thing in and it worked, just like a hub should.

It has it's own power supply that you plug into the wall, so it won't use the USB power that comes from your USB port.This is a better design in some cases, because it means it will charge your ipod when the computer is off, making it suitable for use even with laptops.However, if you are planning on turning your USB devices off (this is usually only a problem with wireless devices, like wireless keyboards) when you turn your computer off, you'll have to also unplug the power cable to shut down everything plugged into this unit.You can unplug the power cable from the wall (obviously) or from the back of the unit.

The two stand up USB ports are mighty handy for hand held devices.The other 5 plugs go straight into the back.The unit is actually matte black, not grey, like the photo represents.

The instructions state that it is not compatible with adaptec USB controllers.From Windows, click start-control panel [Then on the left hand side, click ] switch to classic view (if it says "switch to category view", you are already in classic view, so continue)then click System-Hardware-Device Manager-USB controllers, to see if "Adaptec" pops up on your screen.If not, you'll probably have the same positive experience I did.If Adaptec pops up, this may not be the device for you. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

Simple install
I had a hub that I replaced with this switch. Replacement was simple--just plug it in and move all of my cables from my hub to the switch. This couldn't have been more simple. As an added bonus, the switch is even smaller than my 4-port mini-hub!

Great Switch
This is a great, simple switch - perfect for home networking. ... Read more

Product Description

High Port Density, Gigabit Capability, and Easy Browser-based Management Netgear has packed a lot of value into this compact switch. Start with high port density in a one unit box, add two gigabit uplinks to give an added edge to any growing business, then add key switch management capabilities and you have a powerful switch that costs a lot less than you'd expect.Forty-eight 10/100 Mbps ports and two copper Gigabit Ethernet ports connect to servers or a Gigabit-speed backbone for a non-stop, always available 10/100/1000-enabled network that can quickly deliver large multimedia, image, and video files. All 50 shielded RJ-45 ports automatically negotiate to the highest speed and support Auto Uplink™ technology to make the right link. The intuitive, Web-browser interface offers simple switch management, making it a snap to monitor switch performance, configure ports, even set up trunks, VLANs, and prioritization. Shipped ready to go straight out of the box, it delivers switching that’s easy to set up and use. ... Read more

Features

• 48 10/100 Ethernet Ports
• 2 Gigabit Ethernet Ports
• IEEE 802.1Q Tag VLAN (Up to 64 Static VLAN groups)
• Port-based VLAN (Two separate groups, ports 1 ­ 24 & 25 - 50)
• Port Trunking - Manual as per IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation

Features

• Five 10/100/1000 Mbps, half/full duplex, switched ports
• Forwards and filters packets at non-blocking, full wire speed
• All ports have auto speed negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X crossover detection

Reviews (1)

User interface issues are a drawback
I bought the F1U400 as a KVM switch substitute, allowing me to use a USB mouse and USB keyboard between two computers (I can't use a KVM for my monitor, due to RF interference).

The switch *blinks*. When a USB component is plugged into it, the box indicates this by blinking an LED for that component. The blinking is very distracting, and the design of the LEDs (lots of curves) would make it difficult to cover them up. I've ended up hiding the switch behind my monitor.

The box has four buttons to swap USB components among hosts. Pressing a button once lights up the current host. You then need to press it again to start cycling through the list. The box waits for input for five seconds; only after those five seconds are complete does it reconnect the component. Any other button presses in that time cancel the change. This means that switching from one machine to another is far more laborious than with a normal KVM (particularly if you're switching a keyboard and a mouse separately).

Because I'm operating in a mixed Windows/Unix environment, I haven't installed the Windows switching software.

The F1U400 is probably a reasonable approach for components like printers, mass storage devices and scanners, which won't be moving from machine to machine with nearly the frequency of keyboards and mice. You'll have to hide the LEDs, though. ... Read more

Features

• Provides 4 USB 2.0 ports
• Transfers data at speeds of up to 480Mbps
• Small, compact footprint
• Backward-compatible with USB 1.x
• Includes master power LED and port-status LED for each individual port

Reviews (5)

stay away from Belkin
They work for a month and poop out. go with another brand

Works well with USB 1.1 and 2.0
This hub has worked very well with my USB 1.1 ports. I recently tried it on my USB 2.0 PCI card. Initially, Windows XP didn't want to recognize the hub. A few switched ports and reboots later, problem solved. It is now running on USB 2.0 just fine, as advertised. In retrospect, my decision to pay a little more for a higher-quality product was a good one.

Of course, since no product is perfect, here are a few negative aspects:

1) All the USB ports are in the back of the product; it would be more convenient to have them in front.

2) The ports are quite close together. If you're using normal USB cables, you shouldn't have a problem, but some users with wider devices such as a flash card reader or a USB flash drive may have to unplug a cable or two to get the room they need to plug their devices in.

3) The AC adapter is HUGE; make sure you have plenty of room on your wall outlet or power strip to plug that monster in.

how many of these die
Great looking unit, but didn't live very long. I've had some Belking USB1.1 hubs that did the same. Fine for a while then just upped and stopped working. One even sparked whenever you plugged its power supply in!

Death of a hub
Plugged it in, it worked for a week and then nothing. Electronic CPR doens't appear to be helping.

Great !!!
Using Windows 2000. Bought product @ Circuit City. Removed from package, plugged in, hooked up to back of computer, inserted camera & MP3 USB cords. Everything worked fantastic and still does. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The D-Link DSS-5+ is a powerful desktop Dual Speed 5-port 10/100Mb Ethernet/Fast Ethernet NWay auto-negotiating switch.It functionally eliminates unnecessary traffic and relieves data congestion by delivering dedicated bandwidth for each of the five ports. An individual port can connect to either an Ethernet or Fast Ethernet device. NWay auto-negotiation automatically determines the transmission speed of the attached device on each port.

The DSS-5+ provides dynamic buffer allocation that employs network-load balancing for faster data handling. The uplink interface connection enables easy expansion. The DSS-5+ uses fast store-and-forward architecture to ensure low latency and high data integrity. It supports stacking through the MDI II uplink RJ-45 connection, which is shared with port 1 for flexible media connection and expansion capabilities. ... Read more

Features

• 10/100Mbps dual speed Ethernet switch
• Five ports
• Reduces network traffic congestion
• Employs network load balancing for faster data handling
• Uplink interface connection enables easy expansion

Reviews (10)

I will have to return this for the third time soon...
The very first one of these I got was the new fan-less design. It worked great for about a year but then it fried one of its ports AND took out my 3Com network card at the same time. :-(

I called and D-Link replaced the switch for free (but of course wouldn't even send me one of their 10/100 cards to replace the 3Com), but the replacement I got is one of the older "with fan" units.

The problem? The fan is now making a horrible noise/rattle but has not actually failed as of yet, so I doubt D-Link would replace it again until the fan actually died...

Bottom line - great product, reliability is a bit suspect, though, and I'm a bit unhappy they replaced my newer unit with a refurbed "Rev. A" unit...

This is what you are looking for
No doubt a great and simple piece of electronics. I consider my self a technology-saavy but I just got started with the world of HomeLans. Not knowing much, made me shop for quite a while for the best featured, great pricing device. I was quite eager to receive the D-Link DSS-5+ and it was quite easy to put it to work. In less than 10 minutes I had my network up and running. Great features like 5/port connectivity, auto speed sensing, uplink port, and low price make this a must for every home lan, even if you buy it by mistake.

Small, simple but reliable
I have had this equipment for a year now. In the past 11 months I have used it at my home network with an ISDN connection, but last month we upgraded to ADSL and the result is even better.
My home is in Guatemala City and on this small country we have plenty of communication technology that makes this kind of services posible.
Again, is the best equipment your money can buy, zero problems. I really recomend it.

Sweetest little switch!
I have been replacing my ethernet hubs with switches (because the throughput on a switch is much better than on a hub). After extensive review, I decided to get one D-Link 5-port switch and one Netgear 5-port switch, both auto-sensing for 10/100 rate. The truth is, they both work great! They both perform well, and were equally easy to hookup (no software to deal with). I will add one thing, and that is that the D-Link box was a much nicer design than the Netgear. First of all, it is much smaller (the picture of the D-Link here is deceiving). Secondly, the Netgear has the LED lights and the ethernet ports on the same side. For my setup, I prefer the ports on the back and the lights on the front. I think the Netgear switch was fashioned more for a rack. Style aside, a big thumbs up for both of these switches!

Nothing bad to say about it...
This device arrived as a replacement for my 10bT hub. The process of actually replacing it was just as easy. I'm now getting the performance that I was seeking for my network...and at a great price! ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Not up to Belkin standards
OK, I own many Belkin products. Up until now, they have not let me down. I would recommend just about anything made by Belkin. Anything but a KVM switch, that is.

Does it work? Yes, but it has some MAJOR drawbacks:

1) Not compatible with all USB keyboards

2) Locks up occasionally, requiring you to disconnect it from all computers

3) Periodically switches your monitor off (standby) for no apparent reason

4) Causes degradation of video signal

For one, the only way you will know is to try it with your USB keyboard. But at about fifty bucks a pop for this KVM, that's an expensive experiment.

For two, this is supposed to be a KVM switch. If you need to disconnect it and reconnect it periodically, what's the point of even having a KVM switch?

For three . . . don't know what to say on this one except that it's very annoying.

Also, the picture displayed on my NEC LCD1760V 17" LCD monitor is distorted when using this KVM. It's not terribly distorted (so I know all the hardware is working AS DESIGNED), but it is noticeably distorted. Basically, if you pass video through this Belkin KVM switch, the video is darker and blurry. Bright white colors take on a slightly gray tinge and text is harder to read than it should be. It's almost like this KVM causes your monitor to lose some contrast. Yes, all cables are properly and FIRMLY connected. This isn't a hardware problem or a connection problem, it is a design problem. I suspect the cables used on this KVM are inferior quality, which is possibly what is causing the video degradation.

I think this one is a waste of money. Normally, Belkin makes great products, so I was REALLY disappointed with this KVM.

Avoid, avoid, avoid!
I don't think the other person who reviewed this model was talking about the right model. This one doesn't have auxiliary USB ports (just 2 for keyboard and mouse), nor does it require an AC adapter. That notwithstanding, I have almost nothing good to say about this switch.

1) Design: This is set up so that the input connectors go in one side, and the output cables go out the opposite side. Most USB switches have all the input and output on one side or two adjacent sides to decrease the obtrusiveness of the switch on your desk. Not this one. The design wizards who put this one together made sure it would be as awkward as possible. Because there are cables pulling from opposite ends, the switch stands up on its side and I have to yank it down every time I want to push the button. Which may be a contributing factor in problem #2.
2) Doesn't seem to have keyboard/mouse emulation. Every time I have to reboot one of the 2 computers connected to this switch, the switch will no longer "stick" on that computer. It will switch over for about 4 seconds, the mouse and keyboard never activate, and then it switches back to the other computer. It may just be that one of the 2 output cables is defective. At any rate, the only fix I've found is to switch the output cables between the 2 computers. Then they'll both work until I reboot one of them again. That sort of defeats the purpose of having a switch. If I wanted to switch peripherals every time I rebooted, I would have just kept doing that instead of wasting money on this junk.

The one thing I do like about this switch is that you can plug your speakers into the switch and use the audio on both computers. However, there are other brands of USB switches that have that feature...and I'll be out shopping for one today

I only gave this one star because zero is not an option.

finally got it to work
I finally got this KVM switch to work -- but it has some serious design flaws:
1. the KVM's compact design doesn't accomodate cords easily. The DVI cable from my monitor was a little larger than the design of the switch so it had to be scrunched -- scary -- into place. What's worse the supplied power adaptor cable COVERs one of the auxiliary USB ports -- so you end up with just a single functional auxiliary USB.
2. You still have the two USB ports for the shared mouse and keyboard. But guess what, the keyboard USB port only works with SOME USB keyboards. My Kinesis keyboard failed to work with the switch, which beeps endlessly until you plug a "proper" keyboard into it. Tech support told me that the switch doesn't work with all keyboards including the new USB keyboard supplied with the G5 Mac computer. The only solution I found was to plug another USB keyboard I had into the keyboard port, and then plug my kinesis keyboard into the remaining auxiliary USB port. Now I have NO auxiliary USB ports.
3. Belkin also sells DVI cables with USB and audio cables for this product. But the DVI cable doesn't match the DVI port on one of my computers -- tech support said there's a lot of different DVI connectors. In fact I was told that the switch wouldn't work with my DVI connector, so I was out of luck. Fortunately, I didn't believe him, so I just bought another DVI cable -- and it worked

Once I had it working -- it did what it promised. Switched keyboard, mouse and audio between two computers -- but not after a lot of work, inconvenience (I have this extra keyboard that has to always remain plugged in) and extra cash for new DVI cable ... Read more

Product Description

3COM (3CRXJK10075) Wireless 54 Mbps 11g XJACK PC Card ... Read more

Features

• Ideal for building small networks or connecting peripherals with any combination of 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps devices
• Comprehensive LED display for at-a-glance status views every port
• Class B emissions standards for use in home environments

Amazon.com Product Description

The Netgear EN104TP is an Ethernet hub supporting four 10Base-T ports and a push-button uplink port for network expansion. Connecting multiple PCs, this device provides a speed of 10 Mbps for information exchange, resource sharing, and client-server or peer-to-peer applications solutions with simple unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) wiring. Built-in LED indicators clearly display port status. Plug-and-play installation with no software to configure makes this device easy to use.

Note: The EN104TP version of the EN104 provides no BNC or AUI connection.

The Netgear EN104TP Ethernet Hub comes with a limited lifetime warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Low-cost version of EN104 (no BNC support)
• Uplink port for network expansion
• Vista jacks with built-in LED indicators
• Resource sharing
• Limited lifetime warranty

Reviews (29)

The best hub for a home network
I bought this hub to connect the computers in my home so they could share a cable modem. I looked at a lot of 10Base-T hubs, and found this one to be among the least expensive with the best satisfaction ratings. I am especially impressed with the hub's small size and metal case -- other hubs are larger and have plastic cases.

To me, the best recommendation for a piece of network hardware is that you never have to think about it, it just works. This hub gives me that in spades.

A solid hub, but 10 Mbps is too limiting today.
Our office used to use a handful of the EN-104 4-port hubs and some of the EN-108 (the 8-port version of the same product).

As 10 Mbps hubs go, the EN-104's are really nice.

The quality of NetGear equipment has always impressed me:

- Nice sturdy metal construction instead of plastic.

- Status indicators built into the jacks, so you can easily tell which cable is connected and is active.

- Right-angled barrel power connector which reduce the likelihood of disconnecting power accidentally.

- With an easy-to-access switch, Port 1 toggles between station mode and uplink mode. Unlike some hubs where two jacks are wired together, this design prevents accidentally shorting a station to an uplink.

- Screw-mount notches on the underside allows for easy attachment to the wall, underside of a counter, etc.

If you want to set up a network without spending much, these hubs work well. However, I suggest you buy a 10/100 Mbps hub instead.

Here's why:

Practically all new networkable devices today support 100 Mbps (FastEthernet) as well as 10 Mbps (Ethernet). The EN-104 hub (and other 10 Mbps hubs) will limit you to the slower speed.

As 10/100 Mbps hubs are readily available today, and are quite affordable, I think your money is better spent on the faster hub.

Is there a noticeable difference between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps? It depends on your usage, but if you regularly work with files larger than about 300 KBytes or larger, you'll notice a tangible difference. For truly large files (like graphics/movies, or when installing an application via a network drive), a 10 second transfer at 100 Mbps will take well over a minute at 10 Mbps.

If the NetGear 10/100 hub (DS-104) is a bit too pricey for you, you might consider the Linksys EFAH05W 10/100 hub. Though not as "nice" as NetGear equipment, the Linksys 10/100 hub is only a few dollars more than this NetGear 10 Mbps hub.

Great for Home Network!
I have bought two of these for home and office use. They work flawlessy and for the price you cannot beat the functionality. I was running at least Windows 98 on all computers I hooked up to the ethernet hub. Windows makes it easy to set up file and printer sharing.

After you are hooked up to a network you will not need to swap disks all the time in order to exchange information or to move files for printing. You can transfer a hundred megabytes in a minute or two depending on the kinds of files.

Setup is a breeze if you have ethernet cards installed already. Even if you do not have cards installed already there are instructions to walk you through step by step.

just for your info
this product is OK for networking under 50 feet, i had the previous version which is the EN104 (NOT EN104tp) with the bnc port, that one work for my home networking, but when i bought this one DONT WORK, called cust support and he said its a diffrent chip inside that couldnt handle that far of a distance, i thought just to let you people know about this.

Excellent Back-up
I use this hub as a backup when my 100 base switch fails, which appears to be quite often. This hub has saved me on many occassions, and while it is only 10 base, it still works 100% of the time flawlessly. It is very reasonably priced, and is simple to cascade using the uplink (ie you don't have to purchase extra crossover cables, which are more expensive) feature, as well as a standalone network.

There is no software to install, it is literally plug and transfer. Highly recommended. ... Read more

Features

• Plug and play configuration without entering an IP Address
• Built-in firewall to protect LAN resources from Internet intruders
• Secure VPN to provide restricted access to LAN resources over the Internet
• NAT and dynamic MultiNAT for secure Internet connectivity, access to LAN-based servers, and dynamic use of multimedia applications
• Built-in 4-port 10-BaseT Ethernet hub

Reviews (2)

Great performance and reliiability
nobody does broadband access better than Netopia. that is because of their products and their USA based tech and customer support. in this day of 'disposable' equipment, Netopia keeps on producing the best in class and helping with upgrades and support too.

VPN server built in
So for your small network you need a Router, 4port hub and occationally want to connect to it from on the road.

this is the box you want, It will do everything other routers do
plus it has a VPN SERVER that works with windows right out of
the box. It natively support PPTP, so you do not need additional software. Beware with other VPN server like linksys you WILL need a client software it you are using windows.

Negative: telnet administration, with more learning curve than
the web based interfaces you see with Linksys, etc. ... Read more

Product Description

Small offices can be demanding environments too. The 3Com OfficeConnect Gigabit Switch 5 is designed for small or remote branch offices that need to run bandwidth-intensive video or multimedia applications, and connect to high-speed servers or a high-speed network backbone. Use it to upgrade an existing hub or switch when you get a high-requirement Gigabit speed workstation and you'll be able to continue servicing your other connections at their current speeds. Plus you'll be ready for the future. The five-port gigabit switch is powerful, as well as reliable and simple to install and operate. Plug-and-play convenience means the switch works right out of the box with no configuration or management required. Each of the five non-blocking, autosensing 10/100/1000 ports automatically adjusts to the speed of network devices communicating at 1000, 100, or 10 Mbps, so the switch can accommodate a range of workgroup applications. Additional features such as a clipping system for easier physical stacking, traffic prioritization, and auto MDI/MDIX on every port make this economical switch a real networking value. ... Read more

Features

• 16 10/100/1000 ports
• Up to 2000 Mbps full-duplex throughput over Cat 5 cables
• Auto-detects speed and duplex
• Auto Uplink to make the right connection
• Cost-effective backbone upgrade

Product Description

LaCie (300782) 800GB Ethernet Disk ... Read more

Product Description

The Cisco Catalyst 2950SX-48, 2950T-48, 2950SX-24, 2950-24, and 2950-12 switches, members of the Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series, are standalone, fixed-configuration, managed 10/100-Mbps switches providing basic workgroup connectivity for small to midsize networks. These wire-speed desktop switches come with Standard Image software features and offer Cisco IOS Software functions for basic data, voice, and video services at the edge of the network. Embedded in all Cisco Catalyst 2950 Series switches is the Cisco Cluster Management Suite (CMS) software, which allows users to simultaneously configure and troubleshoot multiple Cisco Catalyst desktop switches using a standard Web browser. In addition, with the newly launched Cisco Express Setup, users now have the option to set up the switch through a Web browser, eliminating the need for more complex terminal emulation programs and knowledge of the command-line interface (CLI). Cisco Express Setup reduces the cost of deployment by enabling less-skilled personnel to set up switches quickly. ... Read more

Features

• 48-port 10/100BASE-TX
• 2 1000BASE-SX ports
• Standard Image software

Features

• Connect to a network using existing telephone line
• Works with virtually any USB-equipped PC
• Fully compatible with MS Windows 98, ME and 2000
• Up to 10 Mbps transfer rate over telephone lines
• No additional hubs or network cables needed

Reviews (7)

Quick and Easy
Purchased a Linksys Phoneline router and USB Phoneline network adapter and instantly networked my home office and kid's computer. Now we all have the DSL!

Very happy

Amazed at techology
This is one that I have seen that I could actually buy.
It has everything that I need for a phoneline network adapter.
However I am not buying at this time.How ever it will be on my wish list.
I'm sure someone will buy itfor it is a good item

Works just as it should
I could not rewire my house. There was too much distance and too many obstructions for wireless - and I was concerned about security. I installed the Linksys phoneline router and USB phoneline adapters. Everthing installed easily. Works great. And has been working great for about a year. Slower than Ethernet (I can tell when I transfer files between PCs) - but faster than my DSL connection - which is all that matters. Anyone who wants a no new wires installation should consider this approach.

A waste of money
I am sorry I have never read these reviews before it would have saved me money, time and effort. I connected it as explained and it worked for about 6 months. I then had a hard drive crash and had to replace the hard drive. Now when I try to hook it up the USB recognizes that I have an unknown piece of hardware but won't recognize it as the Linksys Phoneline adapter. If I unplug the USB cord and plug it back in it will then recognize it until I reboot and have to go through the unplugging and replugging again. Since it worked before with the same computer it has to be that this product is made poorly and will not last. I now have several hundred dollars in a router, two internal phone cards, a USB adapter and no network. I will never purchase another Linksys product. I gave it one star since that is the lowest available.

Doesn't work without 2wire
I PURCHASED this homelink system from earthlink when I signed up for the DSL line. The DSL connection for the main computer work fine with the home portal system. The additional DSL link LYNKSYS which was supposed to work for the lap top only works through the home portal system. I have been told that the phone wiring in my house is the cause of this problem. Also, since the outside wiring works, I cannot return the LYNKSYS and get a refund of my $150.

I was told to hire an electrician to make sure my inside phone wiring works. I mentioned that it works just fine for phones so I had no reason to question its adequacy. Too bad!!! ... Read more