UPVEL US-8G Gigabit Desktop Switch Effortlessly integrate this sturdy metal-build 8-port Gigabit Switch into home or business networks and enjoy Gigabit connectivity, bandwidth and throughput at minimal investment. Immediate benefits include: Buffer-free HD media streaming with Ethernet and/or Gigabit connected Smart TVs, ROKU-, APPLE TV-type streaming devices, DVRs, Blu-Rays and PCs. Low latency and packet-loss under heavy traffic load for a better gaming experience with Ethernet or Gigabit connected Gaming Consoles and PCs. Up to 70% less energy consumption over traditional switching equipment with Green Ethernet Technology. UPVEL"s US-8G Gigabit features include port based auto-negotiation, store-and-forward switching with non-blocking wire speed performance, Full-Duplex Capacity, allowing data to be transmitted and received at the same time effectively doubling the bandwidth, jumbo-frame support (9216 bytes), and a total switching backbone of 16Gbps. The metal housing offers great heat dissipation and protection from RF interference. The retail package includes switch, AC adapter, and installation guide. Features and Specs - 8 Giga Ports (10/100/1000Mbps) auto-sensing/negotiating - IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T - Store-and-forward switching/non-blocking wire speed performance - 4000 MAC addresses - Supports Cat.5, 5e, 6 (max 300 ft) - Metal design for heat dissipation and durability - LEDs for Power, Link/ACT and Gigabit on each port - 2 year warranty Green Ethernet IEEE 802.3az - Savings up to 70% - Detect link: Allows ports to power down to standby when connected devices inactive - Detect port: Reduces energy output if no device is connected - Detect cable: Adjusts power output according to cable length