Two Gigabit Ports Plus Easy Browser-based Management NETGEAR Pro Safe Smart Switches fill the gap between unmanaged & fully managed switches. The family of Pro Safe Smart Switches is designed for growing businesses that want control over their network without the cost & complexity of a full Layer 2/ Layer 3 management implementation. This second generation Smart Switch, FS726T, with affordable built-in gigabit power, easily connects to servers or a Gigabit-speed backbone for a non-stop 10/100/1000- enabled network that can quickly deliver large multimedia, image, & video files. With the utility of 24 10/100 Mbps ports, 2 copper 10/100/1000 ports & an SFP slot for optional fiber connectivity, growing business networks, classrooms & workgroups can benefit from superior performance & keep up with expanding network needs. This high-performance switch features a non-blocking wire-speed architecture with an 8.8 Gbps switching capacity for maximum data throughput. All 26 RJ-45 ports automatically negotiate to the highest speed & support Auto Uplink™ technology to make the right link. Dynamic Two RJ-45 copper Gigabit ports & an SFP slot for optional fiber make it possible to create high-speed connections to a server or network backbone whether it′s nearby or far away, Auto-Negotiation on each port senses the link speed of a network device (either 10, 100, 1000 Mbps) & intelligently adjusts for compatibility & optimal performance. Sharp Web-based Smart management features include performance monitoring, port configuration, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, & Class of Service (Co S) for traffic prioritization. Convenient LEDs on the front panel make switch status easy to observe & troubleshooting easy to accomplish. Use as an unmanaged switch for plug & play operation or use the Smart Wizard to easily access the intuitive web-based management features. Reliable Made to last, this durable switch is housed in a 17" metal box & is backed by a five-year warranty. Comes complete with a rack mounting kit. Works with Windows, Macintosh O/S, Linux & Netware Operating systems.