. Now you can have a powerful high-speed network on a small scale. NETGEAR's GS116 Gigabit Ethernet Switch lets you build a system that provides a full dedicated 1000 Mbps connections so you can move very large files across your network instantly. The standards-based GS116 helps to protect your existing & future network infrastructure investments by painlessly integrating other 10100 & 1000 Mbps devices. This potent switch is ideal for workgroups or quickly upgrading workstations to full Gigabit speed plus it's packed with ease-of-use features to simplify your workday experience. Its compact design fits neatly into small work spaces & since it's self-cooling without a fan it runs silently & unobtrusively..