The Edimax 5/8-port Fast Ethernet switch is perfect for improving the performance of small network. This switch satisfies the need for high-quality products at an affordable price - enabling even the most budge-conscious organizations to trade up to the next level of networking power.? ?This switch supports 10/100Mbps auto-negotiation on all ports, for seamless migration to 100Mbps connections without time-consuming trips to the wiring closet whenever end stations are upgraded to Fast Ethernet. All ports also automatically sense half or full duplex connections for high-speed server or switch-to-switch configurations. ??The compact and slim design of these Fast Ethernet switches allows direct placing on the desktop or conveniently mounting on the wall or the side of a desk to accommodate cabling consideration.