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The 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch (DSS-5E) when connected to a router lets you network up to four additional devices at speeds up to 200Mbps1 at full-duplex and is compact enough to be placed virtually anywhere in your home.

Great Performance and Value
Expand your wired home network with the D-Link 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch (DSS-5E). This Desktop Switch it's virtually anywhere because of its compact size and can also be mounted on a wall or underneath a desk. By connecting the DSS-5E to your router, you can add up to four computers to your home network. A game console, printer, print server, Network-Attached Storage (NAS) or network camera can be added to increase the functionality of your network.

Efficient Networking
This 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch receives and forwards traffic seamlessly with its non-blocking wire-speed architecture. Every port simultaneously supports up to 200Mbps of bandwidth, totaling 1Gbps of switching capacity. It minimizes bottlenecks, allowing your network to run smoothly even during the heaviest volume of traffic.

Easy To Install and Use
The DSS-5E requires no configuration and installation is simple. Whether you are connecting the DSS-5E to another switch or a computer, there is never a need for crossover cables with Auto MDI/MDI-X support. Additionally, the Desktop Switch auto-senses if the network device it is connected to is running at 10Mbps or 100Mbps and adjusts accordingly. Equipped with a comprehensive LED display, you can monitor the status and activity of every port at a glance. With outstanding performance, quality, and features packed in a compact sized device, the D-Link 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch (DSS-5E) is a great selection for expanding your home network.

What This Product Does
The DSS-5E is a 5-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch. By connecting the DSS-5E to your router, you can add up to four computers or other Ethernet-based devices to your home network. Add a print server, Network-Attached Storage (NAS) or network camera and experience the benefits of networking.

1 Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
2 Limited Lifetime Warranty available only in the USA and Canada.

All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted on the package. See inside package for warranty details. This product is designed for the use in the USA and Canada. Use of this product in other countries might violate local laws.
Standards    
  • IEEE 802.3 10Base-T Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet
  • IEEE 802.3 Nway Auto-negotiation
  • IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
Features    
  • 5 10/100BASE-TX Ports
  • MAC Address Table: 2k
  • Switch Fabric: 1.0Gbps
  • Packet Buffer Memory: 49KB Buffer
  • Transmission Method: Store-and-forward
  • RoHS Compliant
Network Data Transfer Rate    
  • Ethernet: 10Mbps (Half-duplex)
  • Ethernet: 20Mbps (Full-duplex)
  • Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (Half-duplex)
  • Fast Ethernet: 200Mbps (Full-duplex)
Packet Filtering/Forwarding Rates    
  • Ethernet: 14,880 pps per port
  • Fast Ethernet: 148,800 pps per port
Interface Options    
  • RJ-45: 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX Universal UTP Cable
  • Recognition for Straight-through or Crossover cables
MTBF    
  • 1,516,996 hours
LEDs    
  • Per unit: Power
  • Per Port: Link/Activity 10/100Mbps
Certifications    
  • FCC Class B
  • ICES-003 Class B
  • CE Class B
  • C-Tick Class B
  • cUL
  • CB
Power Consumption    
  • Power On (standby):
  • DC Input: 0.3 Watts
  • AC Input: 1.1 Watts
  • Maximum:
  • DC Input: 2.0 Watts
  • AC Input: 3.4 Watts
Power Supply    
  • DC 5V/1A
Operating Temperature    
  • 32°F to 122°F (0°C ~ 40°C)
Operating Humidity    
  • 10% ~ 90% (Non-condensing)
Dimensions    
  • Item (W x D x H): 3.8” x 3.1” x 1.1” (97mmx 79mm x 28mm)
  • Packaging (W x D x H): 6.3” x 3.7” x 4.1” (160mm x 95mm x 103mm)
Weight    
  • Item: 0.2 lbs (0.09 kg)
  • Packaging: 0.66 lbs (0.30 kg)
Warranty    
  • Limited Lifetime2
Minimum System Requirements    
  • Devices Supporting 802.3 Ethernet or 802.3u Fast Ethernet
  • Ethernet Cable
  • Ethernet port for Each Computer
Package Contents    
  • 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch
  • Power Adapter
  • Quick Install Guide

1 Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
2 Limited Lifetime Warranty available only in the USA and Canada.

All references to speed are for comparison purposes only. Product specifications, size and shape are subject to change without notice, and actual product appearance may differ from that depicted herein.