The EtherFast 8-Port 10/100 Workgroup Switch is a quick and easy way to boost your network's performance while migrating to the power of Fast Ethernet. With support for half and full duplex speeds, the switch allows your network to run at 10 Mbps, 20 Mbps, 100 Mbps and an incredible 200 Mbps! When you are ready to upgrade your Ethernet network, Linksys EtherFast Switches offer you cost-effective solutions that complement your migration strategy. EtherFast Switches eliminate bottlenecks and bandwidth constraints, optimizing network performance while protecting your investment in your existing infrastructure. By migrating your entire network to Fast Ethernet with EtherFast Switches, you will have the power to double your network's performance with full duplex speed up to 200 Mbps. The EtherFast 10/100 Switches pack a full suite of error detection and correction features for reliable communication every time. Auto-partitioning, data collision control, preamble regeneration and incoming frame retiming ensures that not a single bit is lost, even during the heaviest moments of network activity. All these switches are optimized to deliver high- end video, multimedia and other speed-intensive applications at blistering speeds.