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The NETGEAR Model DS108 Dual Speed Hub is a network hub that enables users to mix and
match 10 and 100 megabits per second (Mbps) devices on the same network. This capability
eliminates the high cost and complexity of separate network equipment for 10 and 100 Mbps
users. The Model DS108 hub is ideal for small networks in transition from 10 to 100 Mbps and for
linking networks operating at different speeds.
The Model DS108 hub connects PCs to share printers, files, Internet access, and e-mail
communications. Each network port coordinates with the connected PC to run at 10 or 100 Mbps,
making network configuration and upgrade effortless. In addition, the 10 and 100 Mbps network
segments are internally bridged to form one network, providing full connectivity among all users.
Features
The Model DS108 hub has the following key features:
• Per port, autosensing, dual-speed (10/100 Mbps) operation
• IEEE 802.3u standard compliance for interoperation with all 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
(100 Mbps) products and 802.3i standard compliance for interoperation with all 10BASE-T
Ethernet products
• Easy Plug-and-Play installation with no software to configure, saving time and minimizing
the potential for configuration errors
• Ability of each port on the hub to independently detect the speed of the attached device and
to automatically connect at the appropriate speed
• Internally bridged 10 and 100 Mbps network segments to form one network, providing full
connectivity among all users
• Chassis equipped with:
– Eight 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX ports providing fast information exchange, resource
sharing, and client or peer-to-peer communication using simple Category 5 UTP wiring
– Built-in vista LEDs on each network port clearly indicating individual port status
– Additional LEDs providing network traffic status for the hub
– Two LED bar graphs providing online status of network utilization and alerting you to
potential network overload
– Normal/Uplink push button for simplifying network extension
• Compact, durable design that enables tabletop or wall mounting
• External power adapter that enables quiet, reliable operation without the need for cooling
fans
• Limited five-year warranty on the hub and one-year warranty on the power adapter
Model DS108 Dual Speed Hub Installation Giude