The DES-1005D 5-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Desktop Switch is a five port fast Ethernet switch that allows you to quickly set up a wired network. Connect the DES-1005D to multiple computers together to share files and folders, or connect it to a router to share an Internet connection. No configuration is required, making this switch completely plug-and-play. **Auto-Sensing 10/100 Ports** The DES-1005D 5-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Desktop Switch uses auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports, allowing a small workgroup to flexibly connect to Ethernet and Fast Ethernet devices to create an integrated network. These ports detect the network speed and auto-negotiate between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, as well as between full and half-duplex, allowing you to get the maximum speed possible for each device connected to your network. **Auto MDI/MDIX Crossover** All ports support automatic MDI/MDIX crossover, eliminating the need for crossover cables or uplink ports. Each port can be plugged directly to a server, hub, router, or switch using regular straight-through twisted-pair Ethernet cables. **Flow Control for Secure Transmission** 802.3x flow control on each port minimizes dropped packets when the port’s receiving buffer is full. This gives you a more reliable connection for all of your connected devices.