Linksys FESWSK5 EtherFast Switched 10/100 Network In a Box

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• Item Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00003006O
• Item model number: FESWSK5
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #125,184 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 3, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed to meet the needs of small businesses, medium-size businesses, and small-office/home-office networks, the EtherFast 10/100 Switched Network in a Box delivers up to 200 Mbps of full-duplex dedicated bandwidth to every PC on your network. No need to worry about data bottlenecks and bandwidth constraints. And the EtherFast 10/100 LAN Cards provide the fastest file transfers possible. Each card features a 10/100 autosensing twisted pair port, support for Wake-On-LAN management, and full duplex capability. If it's better performance you're looking for, the EtherFast 10/100 Switched Network in a Box delivers, giving your network the highest possible speed and longevity.

From the Manufacturer
Designed to meet the needs of small businesses, medium businesses and SOHO networks, the EtherFast 10/100 Switched Network in a Box is the best value for your networking dollar. With the included 5-Port 10/100 Switch, you can deliver up to 200 Mbps of full-duplex dedicated bandwidth to every PC on your network, and the EtherFast 10/100 LAN Cards provide the fastest file transfers possible. Each card features a 10/100 auto-sensing twisted pair port, support for Wake-On-LAN management, and full duplex capability. If it's performance that you're looking for, the EtherFast 10/100 Switched Network in a Box gives your network the highest possible speed and longevity for an amazing price. Every port on your network is optimized to run at a blazing 200 Mbps - there's no need to worry about data bottlenecks and bandwidth constraints.

Add more PCs, switches, or hubs to your 5-Port switch at any time. Since the switch allows flawless communication between networks of different speeds, you can seamlessly integrate your slower 10BaseT hardware and still provide the speed and power you demand for years to come.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A near perfect starter kit, June 21, 2000

By	T. Martin (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this kit to connect two computers (one running Win2k the other running Win 98) and ADSL internet connection.

When I got it, i opened it up, and was surprised to see it came with Descent 3, detailed manuals for easy installation. But no Win2k drivers included, no problem though I went to there web site and downloaded them in seconds. Installing the NIC in the Win2k system was a breeze. The problem came the my Win98 unit but not because it was Win98 but because it had a AMD chip. After fixing that problem (PCI/IRQ Steering with AMD as stated in the NIC manual if you search) Everything went smooth and can be.

I would have given 5 stars it the AMD problem was more than just a foot note in the manual. All and all one great networking kit at a good price that will allow me to add more computer later.

I transfered a 214 meg file in 1:36 (2255.7 kB/Sec Avg 3191.7kB/Sec max)

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Network In a Box, October 8, 2000

By	K. D. Coulter (Jeffersonville, IN United States) - See all my reviews

After spending several weeks doing my home work I choose Linksys FESWSK5 switched 10/100. I am connecting two computers one with pentium 233 and the 2nd with an Amd k6/450 3d processor. Knowing a litte about computers and how to find the drivers on a cd or a floopy helps.I did not have any trouble with setting up either computer. the AMD computer also has a high speed network card in it as well, I thought that I might have trouble with the cable modem and network card but I did not.I would recommend that you spend the time to do your home work, on the type of network you want, and spend a little extra money for the network switched 10/100 instead of the network hub. I think that even A first time user could get their network up and running if they brought this network in a box.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast and easy, June 15, 2000

By	ManuelS (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews

The solution to my office! I finally wired the 4 PC's at my office to share a cable modem, lasser printers and other files. I made the installation my self in minutes! saving me a lots of bucks! No Hardware or software problems with different brand and speeds PC's. Easy to install and fast as the speed of light!