Baseline 10/100 Switch 16-Port

A switch is a device with which it is possible to connect computers into a (local area) network, provided your computers all have an appropriate networking device installed. Switches can be daisy chained to form larger networks and come in managed and unmanaged variaties. The unmanaged versions generally cannot filter data and will forward any data that is fed into them, so they are better suited for small networks. Switches are easy to set up (just plug in the network cables) and allow you to share printers, storage space and other network resourses with your entire home or office network.

Simple, Rich-Featured Switching for Diverse Users
The 3Com® Baseline 10/100 Switch 16-Port is an unmanaged, nonblocking switch designed for small to midsize offices. This rack mountable, business-class switch can be installed in a wiring closet or as a free-standing unit.

The switch comes preconfigured for fast, easy installation using economical copper wiring. Auto-negotiation adjusts ... More>>> the port speed to match the communicating device. Any of the switch's 16 ports can deliver 10BASE-T Ethernet for users with average bandwidth requirements, or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet for power users or those with newer network connections.

In addition, automatic detection of the Ethernet cable type (MDI/MDIX) simplifies cable connections. And built-in IEEE 802.1p prioritization with two priority queues facilitates traffic management in larger enterprise networks.

Like all 3Com Baseline products, this switch provides powerful, feature-rich practicality in a sturdy package designed for reliability, long life, and low total cost of ownership. <<<Less