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Desktop Network Switch DS-1216
Manufacturer:
Compex
 Today we will be looking at a product from a
rather new for me company. The company is called Compex and they specialize in
Network products. The first product that we will review is the Compex DS-1216
Desktop Switch. It is a fast Ethernet with 16 port RJ-45 10/100Mbps full duplex
auto-negotiating switch. Ideal at home when you have a lot of PC's, bigger LAN
parties, in general for a power home LAN user and of course for small office
network solutions.
So why would one need a Switch over a HUB, and
what is the difference ? To understand this process I will try to explain some
basics of networking. But first let's take a look at the specifications.
Technical
Specification:
Industry Standards
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE802.3x flow control;
FCC Class A, CE Mark
Interface
16 10/100Mbps RJ45 ports
BLED Indicators
System Power, Collisions, 10/100Mbps, Full/Half Duplex, Link/Activity
Operation Mode
N-Way Auto-Negotiation
Transmission Mode
Full/Half Duplex
Flow Control
IEEE 802.3x Flow Control (Full Duplex)
Back-Pressure Flow Control (Half Duplex)
Switching Method
Store & Forward
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Switching
Buffer
512K bytes
MAC Address Table
8K
Backplane Capacity
3.2Gbps
Power Supply
100~240Vac 50~60Hz
Power Consumption
30 watts (max.)
Physical Dimensions
210mm x 130mm x 44mm (LxWxH)
Environmental Requirements
Temperature
Operation : 0°C to 40°C
Storage : -20°C to 70°C
Humidity
Operation : 10%RH to 80%RH
Storage : 5%RH to 90%RH
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First of all, let's explain what a
HUB is ..
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