Home > Consumer Reviews > Linksys EtherFast 10/100 5-Port Switch with Free Network Interface Card

Desktop Ethernet switches in this category are basically the same. In my opinion there really aren't many features which differentiate between the switches (besides number of ports). That being the case, I always look for a bargain.

Linksys makes great products, which are often priced well below the comparable Intel or 3Com devices. I have never been disappointed by a Linksys product, and this switch is very reliable.

The EtherFast 10/100 5-port (plus 1 uplink port) is a great way to start up your own LAN. Since it comes with an Ethernet card, you are half way there.

My only complaints about Linksys are that the installation documentation isn't always complete (Linux driver installation is sometimes a headache), and multiple chipset version are sold under the EtherFast moniker. This isn't an issue if you are running Windows 9x or Windows 2000, but if you are installing Solaris or Linux it can become a frustration.

I am using this switch to connect all of the computers in my room (print server, laptop, desktop) and ran an uplink cable to the switch in the next room which is connected to my cable router. It works great.

this switch works just fine, plug it in the network and thats it.

very reliable!!!!