Product Description
LINKSYS SD2008 -- This 8-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch provides non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, 100 and 1000 megabit network clients. Drop this switch in place of your current workgroup hub or switch,and upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full Gigabit speeds as necessary, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, with appropriate link speeds for each user's requirements. Either way, it's perfect for graphics, multimedia and other apps that need to move large files across the network quickly. Size - 1.18H x 5.12W x 5.0D Weight - 14.9 ounces Linksys reliability and limited lifetime warranty
Customer Reviews:
Small, silent, and fast.......2007-09-15
An 8-port Gigabit switch for only $82?!? I thought this was definitely worth a test drive. There is no fan inside this unit, so the reviewers that complained about fan noise must be talking about a different model (the label on the bottom of my unit says "SD2008 Version 2.1"). The Gb ports appear to run at a full speed. The 100/1000 auto speed sensing worked fine except in one situation (see below); I couldn't test at 10Mb because I don't have any 10Mb devices anymore. It's a small package with mounting holes on the back. I mounted mine on the wall near where all my cat 5 cables terminate. All in all I found this switch trivial to deploy and a great performer.
The only problem I encountered was with some older building wiring that only uses 2 pairs. That's good for running 10/100Mb, but 1Gb requires 4 pairs. I could connect a 100Mb device to the SD2008 just fine using 2 pairs, but when I tried to connect a gigabit laptop the link never activated. At least with some other switches in this situation, the laptop interface drops down to 100Mb and all is fine. I don't know the details of the IEEE auto speed negotiation specification well enough to know what's suppose to happen in this case, and so I don't know if this is really a problem I can blame on the SD2008. In my particular situation I just switched to a wireless link that's available and bypassed the problem altogether. Of course I could also have upgraded the wiring to 4 pairs as the standard calls for, but it was a long wiring run and the wireless link was already available.
New version is OK.......2007-07-04
Bought this switch and received the new version which is black. It is fanless or at least if it does have fans I don't hear them. Tested it and performance is good getting almost 1Gbit under all conditions (hard disks and other hardware being the limiting factor). Also tested it with jumbo frames and worked OK. Overall good buy, great speed with jumbo frame support at a nice price.
Bad SD2008.......2007-05-27
Last week the switch stopped working. I have no idea why but all the port lights are off and none of the connections are working. I had to buy another one and this time from somebody that guarenteed it.
Newer version is quiet and better........2007-03-06
I have bought both the old version of the Linksys SD2008 about 2 years ago when first released and everyone is right - Loud, and unacceptable when sitting on a desk next to you. I am lucky that I built a server and placed it and all networking items in basement so it did not bother me. I did hear it when I went into basement thought. The fan started really getting loud about 3 months ago and it just died in the past week but switch is still going strong. I wanted to see it the Version 2.1 was any better than the 1.0 that I currently have. I have not switched over yet because I am waiting for other new parts but I did plug in new switch and well what do you know. TADA. No fan sounds. I dont think the newer version even have a fan in it. Its slightly better looking than original because front bezel is black instead of grey. I like that fact that the plugs are in the back compared to Netgears switches which plug into the front(which can make an unsightly mess with a lot of plugs) I have used Linksys products for many years now. With Cisco, they seem to get better every year. Give the newer 2.1 switch a try. You won't be dissappointed.
This line is JUNK!.......2006-09-27
I just wanted to extend my utter frustration with the RV0041 router. This is the same as the SD2008, just less ports. I spent more than $250 for this router when I bought it, thinking it would be all I ever needed. Only a few months after owning it, the already LOUD internal fan started sounding like a jet engine. I contacted Linksys support and was sent a replacement through the RMA process. The unit I received worked for about a month or so now without a problem until now. It has started sounding like the other one. What piece of junk fans did they put in these things? I am getting rid of this and going with another brand. Now I am out $254, and I have to go spend money on a router.
Product Description
TRENDnet's TEG-S80TXE Copper Gigabit Ethernet Switch with External Power Supply consist of eight 10/100/1000Mbps Copper Gigabit Ethernet ports with Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDIX features. The Switch offers a reliable and affordable LAN solution to meet immediate bandwidth demand. Users can connect Server(s) to the Gigabit port(s) to increase network performance or cascade Copper Gigabit Switches together to create high-bandwidth Gigabit backbones. TRENDnet's TEG-S80TXE provides simple migration, scalability and flexibility to handle new applications and data types, making it a highly reliable and cost effective solution for high-speed network connectivity.
Customer Reviews:
Great little switch.......2007-11-12
I bought this one to replace a Dlink gigabit switch in my home network. The Dlink was running way hot, especially as my cat loved to sleep on top of it. It died, no doubt because of the heat. This one is still warm, but not nearly as hot. So the cat doesn't sleep on it as often. The case on the Trendnet is more solid. It is quiet (fanless) . It is my favorite color (blue). And it has 8 fast gigabit ports and is very affordable.
Great switch at a great price.......2007-10-22
For a small network this switch is a dream. Full level-2 switch, so it easily allows multiple, very high speed point-to-point connections without slowdown or packet collisions. Very well built with a sturdy metal housing. Would highly recommend.
Can you say dud.......2007-08-21
I have had this product for about a week and so far it has yet to work as anticipated. I have called tech support twice and waited for approximately 30 minutes to no avail. After 10 minutes someone will tell they will call you right back which never happens. If you call back and complain you will spend the rest of your life on hold. Don't waste your time or money, it is a dud.
Great gig switch for the price.......2007-04-18
Purchased this in Feb, since I was looking for a 1 gig switch with more than 5 ports for under $60. This met my needs and had great reviews. The switch is fantastic and built very well, it's made from metal, not like a lot of the cheaper 1 gig switches that are made out of plastic. Very happy with the purchase.
Excellent in mixed 1000/100 Mb network.......2007-02-11
I have a mixed network, the 100Mb speed is excellent. I only have one Gigabit node so I can't tell you about that performance. It's absolutely quiet since it's fanless and the size is right.
Product Description
LINKSYS EG008W -- The Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch provides non-blocking, wire speed switching for your 10, 100, and 1000 megabit network clients. Drop this switch in place of your current workgroup hub or switch, and you can upgrade your high-requirement workstations to full Gigabit speeds as necessary, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, with appropriate link speeds for each user's requirements. Forwards and filter packets at non-blocking, full wire speed Dimensions - 7.32 x 1.89 x 6.06; weighs 1.1 pounds
Amazon.com Product Description
If you need an affordable, versatile way to make lightning fast local network connections, the Linksys EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch is the answer. Get blistering speeds of up to 2000 Mbps with this wired switch, which allows heavy users of multimedia, graphics, video, and other bandwidth-hungry applications to share and transfer large files with ease. Plus, thanks to the technology built into the EG008W you can mix clients that support slower, 10 or 100 Mbps speeds with those that run at full gigabit speeds -- without any speed loss. Simply put, the EG008W is the perfect solution for your desktop gigabit and 10/100 networking needs.
The EG008W features LED lights that keep you updated on the status and performance of the switch. View larger. |
Eight auto-sensing ports allow you to use crossover or regular ethernet cables interchangeably. View larger. |
With workstations that support Gigabit Ethernet networking, you'll see amazing speed increases over 10/100 Mbps networks. Connect your clients to the full-duplex ports and see your data traffic efficiency improve several times over. Dedicated bandwidth of up to 2000 Mbps can be attained with the EG008W, making it perfect for graphics, multimedia, and other applications that have to move large files across the network quickly.
A full array of LED indicators are provided on the front of the EG008W, giving you detailed information about the status and performance of the switch:
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Power: The power LED lights up when the switch is powered on.
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Link/Act: The Link/Act LED blinks when data is being sent or received through the port. When the LED is off, there is no data being transferred through the port.
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Speed: The speed LED blinks when that port is transmitting at 1000 Mbps. If the LED is not lit, the port is transmitting at 10 or 100 Mbps.
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FDX: If the FDX (Full Duplex/Collision) LED is lit up continuously, the connection made through the corresponding port is running in full duplex mode. If the LED is blinking, the port is experiencing data collisions. Infrequent collisions are normal. If this LED is blinking often, there may be a problem with your connection.
Amazing versatility is built into the EG008W. Simply install this switch in place of your current workgroup hub or switch, and you can network your high-requirement workstations with Gigabit Ethernet speeds, while continuing to service other clients at their current speeds. Or build your network from the ground up, and choose the link speeds that are right for each of the users on your network.
The EG008W is designed to integrate easily with your existing network and you can connect your existing 10/100 Ethernet network to your gigabit server backbone without any additional equipment. All ports on the EG008W are auto-negotiating, and they have automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection. This means that you no longer have to fuss with which type of cables you're using, as crossover and regular networking cables are automatically detected. Other advanced features include address learning and aging, as well as 802.3x flow control. Plus, head-of-line blocking prevention keeps your high-speed clients from bogging down in lower-speed traffic.
What's in the Box
EG008W Gigabit 8-Port Workgroup Switch, AC power adapter, registration card, and user guide
Customer Reviews:
Burnout in less than a month.......2007-11-06
At work, we installed this switch on the test bench, which sees infrequent use. After about three weeks, I noticed that computers connected to the switch weren't talking to the network anymore. A few checks later and I found out that the switch had fried itself, despite being new and in a well ventilated space.
A 3 for performance but a 1 for lasting value and NOISE!.......2007-03-03
I've had this switch for about two years, and it's always worked flawlessly. The fan has always been noisy (about as noisy as a PC but our office is all Mac so it does stand out) but tolerable as the switch was somewhat out of the way. Over the last couple of days I've noticed it getting louder and as I type this it sounds like a "personal massage device", to put it politely.
It's still working, but it's obvious that the fan is on it's way out and I will unplug it before I leave the office so nothing bad happens.
IF the reviewers here are correct and the new version is fanless, I might go looking for a replacement tomorrow. But likely as not, I'll choose a different brand. Linksys used to be the way to go for home and small office networking, but unfortunately other companies with more innovation have created more reliable products.
On the upside, the linksys switch outlasted two linksys wireless routers. I replaced the last one with a Buffalo and so far, I'm pleased.
New Version Has No Fan -- No Problems.......2007-02-05
Bought two (one from amazon, one from buy). Easy installation, work just like a dumb switch should. Both came with no fan.
The current ones are thin and silver -- not the one pictured that looks like a linksys wireless router (and stacks with them).
Loud and lousy tech support.......2006-12-08
I purchased this switch in November 2005 and seemed to significantly improve my network throughput. I've been purchasing Linksys products for years and have never had any problems from any of them.
Like many I quickly found that the switches fan was quite loud. Since it was in a room with 5 or so computers, the noise didn't really bother me that much. The switch did its job and that's all I needed it to do.
Over the past few months, the fan has gotten progressively louder with a pleasing rattling noise as well. Obviously, the fan was approaching the end of it's sad little life. Then last week, the loud fan noise ceased. The sad little fan had breathed its last. When I touched the case, I was astonished how hot the switch was running. Obviously, something needed to happen. There was a very real chance of fire.
Now the real fun began.
Yesterday, I placed a call to Linksys' tech support. After waiting on hold for 45 minutes, I spoke with a tech support person (Let's call him 29845). I was given a case number that was supposed to allow me to return the unit. Sadly, the number was rejected as invalid by the RMA "support" web site.
Next, I tried their "live chat" "support" tool online. This time the wait was only 40 minutes and I spoke (typed?) with a very nice, but ineffective person (25174)who promised that I would be sent an email with a case number once I disconnected from the chat session. Of course, that number never came. Lovely. Another hour of my life gone.
The next morning, I called the Tech support line. Joy! They picked up right away. I spoke with a gentleman named 43406 who was very nice, but was obviously not a deep thinker. He thought that it was very important that I needed to tell him who my ISP was and what my OS was before he could consider the issue with my bad fan. After a while it became apparent that he was in over his head, he placed me on hold so he could consult with his manager. After about 20 minutes, he picked up again, made some noises that sounded like he was scratching himself with the receiver then hung up on me.
At this point, I was feeling very "special"...
I've never really ever had to deal with Linksys before for support issues. I'm not sure I have the constitution to ever try again.
Their products are generally pretty good. Since I usually never need tech support, I'm usually pretty happy with their products. This type of "support" is appallingly bad though. They've wasted a couple hours of my life and left me rather disgusted.
If you're willing to purchase any of their products, you should probably consider them throwaway items, because you're not likely to get ANY competent support from them.
Latest version has no fan and new case.......2006-11-16
Contrary to what many of the reviews say here, the latest version (3.0) of the switch has been redesigned without a fan. The switch is 100% silent. Also, the pictures on a lot of sites of the switch are old. To see the new case go to the linksys site.
Product Description
Features 8 high-speed, auto-switching 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections the GS108T Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch is a full duplex standard, giving you up to 2000 Mbps on each port. Move large files across your network instantly while keeping the high priority traffic moving. Its trim design makes it an easy fit for a desk or mounted on a wall. The durable metal chassis protects interior working parts and the fanless design results in silent operation. Dimensions - Width 6.2 x Depth 4.1 x Height 1.1 (158x105x27mm) Weight - 1.14 pounds (518 grams)
Product Description
The EZ Switch 10/100/1000 SMCGS8, 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, is the perfect solution for bottlenecks on your home or SOHO network. Bottlenecks are the inevitable result of data-intensive applications like home movies or digital images and more computers being connected. The switch provides a seamless migration to higher-speed networking while solving bandwidth issues. It is designed to allow simultaneous transmission of multiple packets via high-speed data channels. This unmanaged, gigabit switch supports Plug-and-Play installation, with auto-MDIX on every port. This means that no more crossover cables are required, every port can either be connected to a PC or another switch for network expansion. The switch does not require fans making it ideal for home and SOHO networks. Meeting today's diverse networking needs at an attractive price per port, the SMCGS8 is ideal for bringing speed and bandwidth to the desktop at home or in the office.
Customer Reviews:
Works Well, Very Fast, Very Hot.......2007-10-21
I have been using SMC for years and the one thing about them is they are are trouble free. The EZ 10/100/1000 Switch is no exception. Just plug it in and it works. You might say that's to be expected from a switch but not so. One thing I would have to do from time to time is use a crossover cable to connect multiple switches. Not any more. The EZ switch automatically detects the need and does the work for me.
As for speed, I can't tell you how much nicer gigabit networking is than 100mb for transfering large files. Suffice to say that everything is gigabit now. 100mb just doesn't cut it.
My one complaint is that, as has been reported, the device is hot, very hot. Thus the 4 stars. Make sure it is placed in a very well ventilated area. Between this, my Plasma TV and my Xbox 360, I'm looking forward to winter.
case gets very hot.......2007-07-26
even when idle the case is uncomfortably hot to touch
I cringe to think about it with a book on top of it.
Customer support is atrocious.......2006-06-20
The title speaks for itself. Watch out for their lifetime limited warranty, it's good for about a year and a half. I guess that must be the lifetime of some kind of horsefly or something.
Avoid SMC at any expense.
A solid performer.......2006-02-26
I'm a big fan of SMC products and this one is no exception. For a little more money than their competitors they give you a more solid, more capable device. In this case, it is support for jumbo frames that sets them apart. You really need jumbo frames to take full advantage of Gigabit Ethernet and as far as I know, SMC is the only company including that feature in their consumer-grade switches.
I've used this for about 6 months now with not a single glitch or problem to report. The only drawbacks are cosmetic: the non-rectangular form makes stacking a bit of a problem, and it is so light that the ethernet cables connected to it tend to push it around.
Product Description
The USRobotics 8-Port Gigabit Switch is perfect for home and business users that want to upgrade their networks to take advantage of the tremendous speed available with the next generation of Ethernet connectivity. This high-performance product delivers the speed needed to distribute the largest files (digital video, high-resolution photographs, etc.) around a network, at an unprecedented value.
Customer Reviews:
Great Little Switch.......2007-10-09
I got this switch to replace a dead Netgear while I RMA'd the old one. I am going to end up keeping this one in use. It works well with 9.6k Jumbo frame support and runs cool. It also feels well built and looks nice. It is a nice design with well placed and easy to read blue/orange/green LEDs. It even included wall mounting brackets and a power adapter with slide in plugs for different countries.
Product Description
TEG-S8 is an Auto-MDIX switch designed specifically to boost wired Ethernet network performance by eliminating network congestion and unnecessary network traffic. There are a total of 8 connector ports for up to 8 network devices. Each port on the Switch provides dedicated bandwidth and can negotiate between 10/100/1000Mbps network speeds at half or full duplex modes. Plug and Play provides simple and high performance solutions. The Trendnet TEG-S8 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch is fully compatible for use with Windows, Linux and Macintosh systems. Compliant with Windows, Linux, and Mac Operating Systems Store-and-Forward Switching method Non-blocking Architecture Diagnostic LED Power, Link/ACT, 100Mbps/1000Mbps Standards - IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX, IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Network Media Ethernet - UTP/STP Cat. 3,4,5, EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm Fast Ethernet - UTP/STP Cat. 5. 5E, EIA/TIA-568 100-ohm Data Rate Ethernet - 10Mbps/20Mbps (Half/Full-Duplex) Fast Ethernet - 100Mbps/200Mbps (Half/Full-Duplex) Gigabit - 2000Mbps (Full-Duplex) Switch Fabric 16Gbps Forwarding Capacity Filtering Table 8Kbytes entries per device Buffer Memory 8Kbytes per device Power Consumption - 5.6 watts (max) Power Adapter - Switching Power 5VDC 2.5A / Linear Power 12VDC 1A Dimension - 5.9 x 4.1 x 1.3 inches (150 x 105 x 33mm) Weight - 225 grams (8 ounces)
Product Description
3COM (3C1670800A-US) 3Com OfficeConnect Gigabit Switch 8
Product Description
HP introduces a ProCurve 9300 1000Base-T Module that will help you to speed up your network connections and boost your productivity by expanding your network capabilities. This module will provide faster and more reliable connections.
Product Description
You'll get ultra capacity and staggering speed with NETGEAR's 9-port FS509T 10/100/1000 Fast Ethernet Switch. One copper gigabit uplink plus eight switched 10/100 Mbps ports give multiple 100 Mbps clients simultaneous, bottleneck-free access to the server or network backbone. Flexible links handle 10, 100, or 1000 gigabits per second, while Auto Uplink on all nine ports automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables. Count on the FS509T to deliver non-blocking performance for maximum throughput. It's rack-mountable, with kit included, and provides easy, Plug and Play installation into your office network.
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