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TL-SG1008/TL-SG1016/TL-SG1024/TL-SG1048 Gigabit Ethernet Switch User Guide Chapter 1 Introduction of the Product This chapter describes the features of the Gigabit Ethernet Switch. 1.1 Overview of the Product The Gigabit Ethernet Switch provides you with a high-performance, low-cost, easy-to-use, seamless and standard upgrade to boost your old network to 1000Mbps. Increase the speed of your network server and backbone connections make Gigabit a reality. Power users in the home, office, workgroup or creative production environment can now move large, bandwidth-intensive files faster. Transfer graphics, CGI, CAD, or multimedia files and other applications that have to move large files across the network almost instantly. The Gigabit Ethernet Switch features a non-blocking switching architecture that forwards and filters packets at full wire-speed for maximum throughput. It is compatible with all 10,100, and 1000Mbps Ethernet devices because it is standard-based, it protects your existing network investments while providing you with a straightforward migration path to faster Gigabit speeds. The Gigabit Ethernet Switch is plug-and-play and no configuration is required. Auto MDI/MDI-X cable detection on all ports eliminate the need for crossover cable or Uplink port. Each port can be used as general ports or Uplink ports, and any port can be simply plugged into a server, a hub, a router or a switch, using the straight cable or crossover cable. Diagnostic LEDs which display link status and activity, allowing you to quickly detect and correct problems on the network. 1.2 Features ¾ Complies with IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u, IEEE802.3ab standards 2