The DES-1008PA 8-Port Fast Ethernet Po E Desktop Switch enables both home & office users to easily connect & supply power to Power over Ethernet (Po E) devices such as wireless Access Points (APs), IP cameras, & IP phones while adding more Ethernet devices like computers, printers, & Network Attached Storage (NAS) onto a network. Built with home & small business users in mind, this compact Po E switch operates silently, making it ideal to be used in virtually any room or office. The DES-1008PA features 4 10/100BASE-TX ports that support the IEEE 802.3af Po E protocol. Each of the 4 Po E ports can supply up to 15.4 Watts, a total Po E budget of 52 Watts, allowing users to attach an IEEE 802.3af compliant device to the DES-1008PA without requiring additional power. Po E is especially suitable for devices that are far from power outlets or when you want to minimize the clutter of extra cables. No configuration is required & installation is quick & easy. Support for Auto-MDI/MDI-X on all ports eliminates the need for crossover cables when connecting to another switch or hub. Auto-Negotiation on each port senses the link speed of a network device (either 10 or 100 Mbps) & intelligently adjusts for compatibility & optimal performance. The switch has been designed without fans so you can be sure of silent operation wherever it is installed. The DES-1008PA also features diagnostic LEDs, which display status & activity, allowing you to quickly detect & correct problems on the network. With wire-speed filtering & store-&-forward switching, the DES-1008PA also maximizes network performance while minimizing the transmission of bad network packets. Combining the convenience of Po E, superior performance, & ease of use, the 8-Port Fast Ethernet Po E Desktop Switch is the ideal choice for adding Po E devices to either a home or small business network. The 8-Port Fast Ethernet Po E Desktop Switch is a Plug-&-Play device that requires no configuration, so se