The Vigor Switch P2260 is a high-performance fully-managed layer 2 Ethernet switch. Its
Specification is packed with advanced features to aid reliability & switching performance to your network. The P2260 has 26 Ethernet ports (24 Fast Ethernet, 2 Gigabit) & two SFP ports (for fiber connection modules). The units can be stacked, & meaning that up to 16 can be linked & managed from one web interface. Features for Quality of Service (Qo S), VLANs & network/switch security provide additional flexibility. The Vigor Switch P2260 is a Po E (Power over Ethernet) switch. The Unused wire pairs on the RJ45 connector are used to carry power to the remote device so that the connected device does not need its own local power supply (e.g. mains adaptor). This is particularly useful for devices such as IP webcams or IP telephones where local power may not be convenient but also where an extra PSU would add unnecessary clutter & increased power consumption. The Dray Tek P2260 has two SFP (fiber module) ports. In comparison to copper (RJ45), using fiber for uplinks provides longer range & reliance from electrical interference. Each of the two ports can be used instead of the corresponding copper port (ports 25 & 26). The SFP port provides compatibility with your choice of SFP module & therefore the most appropriate fiber technology for your application. The Vigor Switch P2260 is a fully managed Layer 2 switch, not a basic Smart Switch (which is typically an unmanaged switch with some monitoring/control features). A compressive GUI (web interface) provides intuitive control & monitoring of the switches features.