Companies are putting more network traffic & applications on their Ethernet infrastructure. For example, the increasing deployments of Vo IP phones & IP cameras require more than simple Plug-&-Play connectivity. It needs the network intelligence to separate the voice & video traffic from data, & prioritize them accordingly. in addition, Internet-based applications such as Hotmail & Google Calendaring have made keeping the network up a business-critical need. However, companies do not necessarily have more money or advanced training to deal with complex managed switches. The NETGEAR Pro SAFE Plus switch meets this growing need by providing fundamental network features that will help optimize the performance of business networks. Pro SAFE Plus switch also offers traffic monitoring for users to observe traffic behavior. If there are connectivity issues, these switches can identify & even locate connection problems via cable diagnostic test. To optimize traffic through the switches, Pro SAFE Plus switch offers both port & tag-based prioritization to keep latency-sensitive trai c moving ahead of less critical packets. Also, Pro SAFE Plus switch offers port & 802.1Q-based VLAN as a means of improving security & network performance.