With 8 10/100/1000 Mbps ports, each capable of powering 2000 Mbps of data throughput in full-duplex mode per port, the GS108T is an ideal solution for extending network connections into conference room, labs, lobbies & department workgroups. It enables SMB networks to support Voice over IP (Vo IP), streaming media, multicasting, security, & many other bandwidth-intensive applications like ERP & large file transfers. The GS108T comes with A superbly comprehensive set of features, such as access control lists (ACL), 802.1x port authentication, enhanced Qo S, rate limiting & IGMP snooping among others to provide a small or medium-sized business with a network that is geared for growth while ensuring performance & reliability. The GS108T comes with an intuitive, Web-browser interface which offer simple Smart Switch management, making it a snap to monitor switch performance, configure ports, even set up port trunks, VLANs, & traffic prioritization. Alternatively, you can use SNMP-based software to manage your Smart Switch. NETGEAR Pro Safe Smart Switches are ideal for adding basic management to your unmanaged networks or extending your managed networks. Please note: networking components such as switches, routers & wireless devices require that speeds & standards be consistent throughout the network to gain optimum performance.