The DGS-1008P offers an economical way for SOHO & small to medium businesses (SMB) to benefit from the increased bandwidth of Gigabit Ethernet. It provides 8 Gigabit ports for fast server deployment to meet increasing network loads. The Gigabit Po E ports provide a larger bandwidth for high speed network applications, especially IEEE802.11n Access Points, high resolution video cameras, & phones. Gigabit Connection for Home The D-Link DGS-1008P 8-Port Gigabit Po E Unmanaged Desktop Switch enables 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. It also provides the opportunity to add additional Ethernet devices like computers, printers, & Network Attached Storage (NAS) onto a network. This compact Po E switch operates quietly, making it ideal to be used in virtually any room or office. Power Over Ethernet (Po E) The first four ports of the DGS-1008P support the IEEE 802.3af Po E protocol. Each of these four ports can supply up to 15.4 watts, for a total Po E budget of 52 watts, allowing users to attach an IEEE 802.3af-compliant device to the DGS-1008P that requires no additional power. Use Po E for applications that are far from power outlets or when you want to minimize the clutter of extra cables. Auto MDI/MDIX Crossover All ports support automatic MDI/MDIX crossover, eliminating the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. Each port can be plugged directly to a server, hub, router, or switch using regular straight-through twisted-pair Ethernet cables. Conserve Energy The DGS-1008P makes use of D-Link Green™ eco-friendly technology, providing energy savings, reduced power consumption, & a longer product life without sacrificing operational performance or functionality. This switch helps to conserve energy through methods such as Link Status & Cable Length Detection. The Link Status feature automatically powers down ports that have no link, allowing the switch to save substantial amounts of energy by cutting power for unused ports or ports connected to computers that have been shut down. It can also detect connected cable lengths, & adjust power usage accordingly, helping you save energy without affecting networking performance. In addition, the fan-less design extends the product’s life & also reduces noise.