Network Switch

A network switch is a computer networking device that connects devices together on a computer network.

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D-Link 16-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch (DGS-1016A)

Purchased: 2014-01-23 from Best Buy

Indicator Lights

Power

• This green indicator light is on when the Switch is receiving power; otherwise, it is off.

Link/Act

• • Green when the port is successfully connected to an 1000Mbps (Gigabit) device and will blink as data is transmitted or received.

  • Amber when the port is successfully connected to an 100Mbps or 10Mbps device and will blink as data is transmitted or received.

Gigabit on Every Port

The 16-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch series brings the speed of Gigabit Ethernet to each and every port for a truly high-speed network. If your network has a mix of legacy and modern computing capabilities, each port allows for standard Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet connections. You have the latest technology available to every computer and device connected to your network.

Conserves Energy

The 16-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch series helps you conserve energy automatically through several methods. It automatically powers down ports that have no link, allowing the switch to save substantial amounts of power by cutting power usage for unused ports or any ports connected to computers that have been shut down. It can also detect connected cable lengths, and adjusts power usage accordingly, helping you save energy without affecting networking performance.