* adds 8 high-speed, dedicated 10/100/1000 ethernet ports * installs quickly, and offers convenient backward-compatibility * auto-senses and adjusts for network speed and cabling type automatically, for easy integration into your existing 10/100 ethernet network * features compact form factor, durable metal chassis, and fan-less design for quiet assimilation into home or small-office environments * comes with a belkin lifetime warranty and free 24-hour technical support * it provides your servers and workstations the capacity to transfer large video, audio, and graphic files throughout your network - at gigabit speeds