Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
The 5-/8-Port USB-Powered Fast Ethernet Switch provides five or eight 10/100 Mbps ports.
The pocket-sized switch is easy to install. It‘s ideal for small to medium workgroups, and you can install it where space is limited.
Plus, the switch supports USB port-powered operation, so you can use it in rooms that have limited power outlets.
2.2 Features
•Autonegotiates speed between 10 and 100 Mbps.
•Housed in a small, metal case.
•Automatically learns networking configurations.
•Automatically detects full-/half-duplex modes for any port.
•Provides dedicated 200-Mbps bandwidth.
•Uses store-and-forward switching methods.
•Offers IEEE 802.x flow control for full-duplex and backpressure flow control for half-duplex.
•Includes non-blocking and non-head-of-line blocking full-wire-speed forwarding.
•Provides Auto MDI/MDI-X function for any port, so you don’t need crossover cables.
•Easy to install, just plug-and-play.
2.3 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500 or info@blackbox.com.
•Fast Ethernet switch
•Power adapter
•USB cable
•This user‘s manual
