Key Features. 24 copper 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet ports Plug-&-play; no setup required Fanless design for silent operation Auto-negotiation for automatic connection Non-blocking switching architecture NETGEAR 300 Series Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easyreliableand affordable network connectivity for home & small offices. With these unmanaged plug-&-play switchesyou can expand your network connections to multiple devices instantly. Just step up to GS324 directly to avoid congestion due to stacking up lower port count switches & be ready for future expansion..