US Robotics 8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch USR017908A Leaflet
Product codes
USR017908A
* If your desktop computer lacks an Ethernet adapter (Network Interface Card), we recommend you purchase a U.S. Robotics model
7900 10/100 Mbps Network Card. For your laptop computer, we recommend you purchase a U.S. Robotics model 7901 10/100
Ethernet PCMCIA Card.
Ethernet PCMCIA Card.
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Features & Benefits
Ideal for Small Offices – Robust and reliable
performance at an affordable price
performance at an affordable price
Crossover Cable Detection – No need for a dedicated
uplink port or crossover cables. Expand your network
easily by connecting additional switches or hubs to
any of the eight LAN ports.
uplink port or crossover cables. Expand your network
easily by connecting additional switches or hubs to
any of the eight LAN ports.
Unique Stackable Case Design – Minimal space
required to grow your network when used with other
U.S. Robotics networking and broadband products.
required to grow your network when used with other
U.S. Robotics networking and broadband products.
Boost your Bandwidth – Network at speeds up
to 200 Mbps (full-duplex) for streaming audio
and video, multimedia presentations, and high
powered software applications
to 200 Mbps (full-duplex) for streaming audio
and video, multimedia presentations, and high
powered software applications
Easy Access to What You Need – Easily transfer
files and back up data from computer to computer.
Share large data files, presentations, video, MP3s
and more.
files and back up data from computer to computer.
Share large data files, presentations, video, MP3s
and more.
Installs in Seconds – There's no software to
configure, so installation is quick and easy.
configure, so installation is quick and easy.
Standards and Specifications
• Eight RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet LAN ports
• Crossover cable detection on each port
• IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet
• IEEE 802.u 100BASE-TX Class II Fast
Ethernet repeater
• IEEE 802.3x.1 Flow Control
• Maximum Bandwidth:
– Full-duplex: 200 Mbps (for 100BASE-TX),
20 Mbps (for 10BASE-T)
– Half-duplex: 100 Mbps (for 100BASE-TX),
10 Mbps (for 10BASE-T)
• 100BASE-TX mode supports Category 5 STP
or UTPEthernet cable
• 10BASE-T mode supports Category 3, 4, and
5 STPor UTPEthernet cable
• Power output: 7.5 V DC@1A
Regulatory Compliance
• FCC Part 15
• IC Approved
• UL/CUL
• CE
System Requirements
• Any computer with Ethernet adapter (Network
Interface Card)*
• One Category 5 Ethernet cable with RJ-45
connector per networked computer – no
crossover cables are required
crossover cables are required
Package Contents
• U.S. Robotics 8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch
• Power adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
Package Dimensions/Weight
• Dimensions
Length 12.65 in. (32.15 cm)
Height 3.37 in. (8.58 cm)
Width 7.24 in. (18.4 cm)
• Weight
34.6 oz (0.98 kg)
Product Dimensions/Weight
• Dimensions
Length 4.3 in. (10.9 cm)
Width 7.1 in. (18.0 cm)
Height 1.7 in. (4.3 cm)
• Weight
9.8 oz (0.27 kg)
Warranty
• Two-year manufacturer limited warranty from
date of purchase
Model Number
• 7908 – 8-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch
8-Port 10/100
Ethernet Switch
Ethernet Switch
MODEL 7908
Secure Internet and printer sharing
Installs in seconds – no
software needed
software needed
Eight independent
switch ports
switch ports
Auto-speed detection –
10 or 100 Mbps
10 or 100 Mbps
Auto-switching – no
crossover cables required
crossover cables required
Networking
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