The ES-5500G V3 is a 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Desktop unmanaged switch designed to enhance network performance in a compact form factor, & with outstanding performance & high efficiency. The switch uses store & forward packet-switching technology which offers reliable data transfer, making it ideal for network connectivity for the SOHO environment. The ES-5500G V3 has a tough plastic housing, & offers a cost-effective Gigabit Ethernet solution for users to easily extend home networks & to fulfil their online gaming, multimedia transferring & streaming needs. The plug-&-play design allows users to easily connect network devices such as PCs, network storage & print servers to the home network without manual configuration involved. The ES-5500G V3 offers environmental efficiency with Fast Ethernet speeds critical for next-generation network applications. To comply with the IEEE802.3az standard, the ES-5500G V3 provides power saving functions to reduce energy consumption to help save costs. When a network device is shut down and/or an inactive link is detected, the power usage adjustment feature automatically reduces power usage. The switch's power consumption will be dynamically adjusted according to the link status & the number of active network devices.