■ 10/100 Mbps
■ Auto-sensing, 10/100M, half/full duplex,
auto-negotiating
■ Auto cross-over, auto-polarity
■ Automatic address learning, aging and migration
■ Store and forward wire-speed switching
■ IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x
■ 8 ports
■ Ethernet connection: shielded RJ45 sockets
■ Power supply: removable screw terminal
■ Protection class: IP20

Functional principle
Ethernet switches can be used to simplify Ethernet networks and reduce traffic. They perform an important role in traffic management
by forwarding messages only to the port that
needs them.