The NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch - Essentials Edition with plug-and-play and a high-performance metal case provides an easy, reliable and affordable Gigabit Ethernet connection for your home network. Features include auto-MDI/MDIX, eliminating the need for crossover cables and LED indicators for ease of use. Energy-efficient technology provides power savings. increasingly needs to be underpinned with 10GbE connectivity to the core to