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Cisco Switch and Wireless-N USB

Cisco Switch and Wireless-N USB

Cisco launches new Cisco switch intended for home networking. There are three models offered, starting rate of speed Fast Ethernet to Gigabit with five and eight-port connections. The third model is the Linksys SE1500, SE2500, and SE2800.

Plug and play feature can eliminates the configuration process. In addition, there are features Quality of Service (QoS) and auto-sensing ports that include power-saving auto power-down menu to turn off unused ports, switch to sleep mode when all ports are not active and smart power for short wires, in where the new Cisco switches will adjust the electricity use in accordance with cable length.

Besides the Cisco Switch, Cisco also issued a wireless-N USB adapter, the Linksys AE1000. As we known, the model N is the highest speed for local Wi-Fi works on dual-band 2.4GHz or 5GHz. Reinforced security with WPA/WPA2 personal and enterprise integration

Linksys Switch Product Comparison

SE1500 SE2500 SE2800
Linksys SE1500 Linksys SE2500 Linksys SE2800
Speed (Mbps) 10/100 10/100/1000 (Gigabit) 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
Ethernet Ports 5 5 8
Power Saving
IEEE Standards 802.3, 802.3u 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x,
802.3ab
802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x,
802.3ab, 802.3az
MDI/MDI-X
detection
yes – all ports
Full Duplex yes – auto-sensing full/half duplex
Buttons LED on/off toggle
Operating
Systems
Any – no software/drivers required
Warranty 1 year hardware limited warranty
Package Contents Switch, AC Adapter, Quick Start Guide

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X350 = U.S. $ 290
X550 = U.S. $ 460

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