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2003 Product Guide

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2003 Product Guide

Get Wired Go Wireless

2003 Product Guide

Benefits of networking

Wired vs. Wireless

Go Wireless

Why Choose a Wireless Network?

Freedom—Work Anywhere

Quick, Effortless Installation

No Cables to Buy

Save Cabling Time and Hassle

Easy to Expand

What's right for you?

Get Wired

Why Choose a Wired Network?

Lower Cost

Faster Speed—Up to 1000Mbps

Share your high-speed Internet connection

Share your music,pictures,and other files

Secure your computers against Internet intruders

Play head-to-head games

Share your printer

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Wireless USB

Network Adapter

(WUSB11)

Wireless PCI Card

(WMP11)

Wireless PC Card

(WPC11)

Wireless PrintServer

(WPS11)

Wireless Access Point

Router with

4-Port Switch

(BEFW11S4)

Wireless

CompactFlash Card

(WCF12)

What you’ll need

Wireless Connection

Compact USB 2.0

Network Adapter

(USB200M)

EtherFast 10/100

LAN Card

(LNE100TX)

Integrated CardBus

PC Card

(PCM200)

EtherFast Cable/DSL

Router with

4-Port Switch

(BEFSR41)

What you’ll need

Wired Connection

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Crowded 2.4GHz band. May conflict with other 2.4GHz devices like cordless phones, microwave ovens, etc.

Widely adopted. Readily available everywhere.

Up to 11Mbps (note: cable modem service typically averages no more than 4 to 5Mbps).

Good Range. Typically up to 100150 feet indoors, depending on construction, building materials, room layout.

The number of public "Hot Spots" is growing rapidly,allowing wireless connectivity in many airports, hotels, college campuses, public areas, and restaurants.

Uncrowded 5GHz band.

New technology. Limited adoption.

Up to 54Mbps (5X greater than 802.11b).

Limited range. Typically no more than 25 to 75 feet indoors.

None at this time.

Incompatible with

802.11b or 802.11g.

Crowded 2.4GHz band. May conflict with other 2.4GHz devices like cordless phones, microwave ovens,etc.

New technology. Limited adoption, but rapid growth expected.

Up to 54Mbps (5X greater than 802.11b).

Good Range. Typically up to 100-150 feet indoors, depending on construction, building materials, room layout.

Compatible with current

802.11b Hot Spots (at 11Mbps). Also,it’s expected that most

802.11b Hot Spots will quickly convert to 802.11g.

Interoperates with 802.11b networks (at 11Mbps). Incompatible with 802.11a.

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Widest adoption.

(Specification due to be ratified in 2003.)

Set up a high-speed Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) network in your home or office Data rates up to 54Mbps—5 times faster than Wireless-B (802.11b) Also interoperates with Wireless-B networks (at 11Mbps) Advanced wireless security with 802.1x,WEP encryption, and MAC filtering

Instant Wireless

Wireless-G Access Point

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Wireless-G Access Point

WAP54G

54g

2.4

Data Rate: 54Mbps

2.4

GHz

Go Wireless

Wireless-G Router

WRT54G

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

WPC54G

All-in-one cable/DSL-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) Access Point Data rates up to 54Mbps—5 times faster than Wireless-B (802.11b) Shares a single Internet connection and other resources with Ethernet wired and Wireless-G clients Also interoperates with Wireless-B clients (at 11Mbps) Advanced wireless security with WEP encryption,and MAC filtering

Instant Wireless

Wireless-G Broadband Router

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High-speed Wireless-G (draft 802.11g) networking for your notebook computer Data rates up to 54Mbps—5 times faster than Wireless-B (802.11b) Also interoperates with Wireless-B networks (at 11Mbps) Enhanced security—up to 152-bit data WEP encryption

Instant Wireless

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

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54g

2.4

Data Rate: 54Mbps

2.4

GHz

54g

2.4

Data Rate: 54Mbps

2.4

GHz

Wireless A+B Access Point

WAP51AB

Wireless A+B Router

WRT51AB

Works simultaneously with widely-adopted Wireless-B (802.11b) at 11Mbps and new high-speed Wireless-A (802.11a) at 54Mbps Wireless security with 152-bit encryption and MAC address filtering Wi-Fi certified for assured compatibility Enjoy the freedom of wireless today, without the worry of a costly upgrade tomorrow

Instant Wireless

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Access Point

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One box shares your high-speed Internet connection with wired and wireless clients Works simultaneously with widely-adopted Wireless-B (802.11b) at 11Mbps and new high-speed Wireless-A (802.11a) at 54Mbps Wireless security with 802.1x, up to 152-bit encryption, and MAC address filtering Protect your wireless investment while preparing for the future

Instant Wireless

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router

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802.11a

Data Rate: 54Mbps

GHz

802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

802.11a

Data Rate: 54Mbps

GHz

802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

Wireless A+B PC Card

WPC51AB

Wireless A+B PCI Adapter

WMP51AB

One PC Card connects to both Wireless-A (5GHz,

802.11a) and Wireless-B (2.4GHz,802.11b) standards 11Mbps data rate in Wireless-B mode, 54Mbps in Wireless-A Enhanced security—up to 152-bit data encryption Included Setup Wizard takes you through configuration, step by step

Instant Wireless

Dual-Band Wireless A+B Network PC Card

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Dual-Band connectivity for your desktop PC Works with both Wireless-A (802.11a) and Wireless-B (802.11b) networks Data rates up to 54Mbps in Wireless-A,11Mbps in Wireless-B Put your PC wherever you want,with no cabling hassle

Instant Wireless

Dual-Band Wireless A+B PCI Adapter

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802.11a

Data Rate: 54Mbps

GHz

802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

802.11a

Data Rate: 54Mbps

GHz

802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

Wireless-B Router

BEFW11S4

Wireless-B Firewall VPN Router

BEW11SX4

Share your high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection 4-port switch and Wireless-B (802.11b) Access Point connect wireless and wired computers Economical—share one IP address in your home or office Built-in NAT firewall helps keep Internet intruders out

Instant Wireless

EtherFast Wireless AP+Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch

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All-in-One Maximum Security Internet-sharing Router, 4-port Switch, and Wireless-B (802.11b) Access Point Shares your Internet connection and other resources with 10/100 wired and 11Mbps wireless clients Advanced Internet security—Stateful Packet Inspection and two VPN tunnels Securely connect from, or to, your home office via VPN

Instant Wireless

Wireless-B Broadband Router with Firewall and VPN

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802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

Access Point for Wireless-B (802.11b) networking Efficient diversity antennas provide excellent reliability and range Bridge multiple wired networks across rooms, floors, or buildings Data rates up to 11Mbps

Instant Wireless

Wireless Network Access Point

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802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

Wireless-B Access Point

WAP11

Wireless-B Presentation Player

WPG12

Give presentations wirelessly—up to 1024x768 resolution Allows impromptu projector-control switching between clients for interactive meetings Application independent Upload PowerPoint slides to 32MB internal flash for PC-less presentations Includes infrared remote with laser pointer

Instant Wireless

Wireless Presentation Player

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802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

Wireless-B PC Card

WPC11

Wireless-B (802.11b) connectivity for notebook computers High-speed data rate up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz radio band Compatible with all major network operating systems Included Setup Wizard takes you through configuration, step by step

Instant Wireless

Wireless Network PC Card

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Wireless-B PCI Card

WMP11

Wireless-B (802.11b) connectivity for your desktop PC Data rates up to 11Mbps in the 2.4GHz radio band Put your PC wherever you want,with no cabling hassle Included Setup Wizard takes you through configuration, step by step

Instant Wireless

Wireless PCI Card

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802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

Wireless-B USB Adapter

WUSB12

Go-anywhere Wireless-B (802.11b) connectivity for notebooks and desktops Works with any USB-equipped PC Carry your wireless connection from home to work, and back

Instant Wireless

Wireless Compact USB Adapter

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Wireless-B USB Adapter

WUSB11

Instant Wireless

Wireless USB Network Adapter

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Wireless-B (802.11b) connectivity through your USB Port High-speed data rate up to 11Mbps Get onto the wireless network without opening your PC's case Reduces networking costs—can be used with multiple PCs

802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

Wireless-B PrintServer

WPS11

Wireless-B Ethernet Bridge

WET11

Share a printer with everyone on your network No need to dedicate a PC to print server chores Data rates up to 11Mbps Remotely administered through your web browser

Instant Wireless

Wireless PrintServer

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Converts wired-Ethernet devices to wireless network connectivity Works without drivers on Macintosh®,Windows®, PlayStation®2, Xbox™, Linux®, network printers—anything with an Ethernet port! Provides wireless, cable-free bridging between remote workgroups Easily configurable through your web browser

Instant Wireless

Wireless Ethernet Bridge

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802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

Wireless-B CompactFlash

WCF12

Wireless-B (802.11b) connectivity for most Pocket PCs Fits in a CompactFlash (CF) Type I or Type II slot Built-in power management saves battery life On-screen management utility for easy setup

Instant Wireless

Wireless CompactFlash Card

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802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

Wireless-B Signal Booster

WSB24

Increase the effective range of your Linksys

802.11b Access Point Stronger signal improves throughput by reducing retransmissions Save wiring cost and hassle—increase your Access Point's coverage into hard-to-reach areas Simple installation—stack, connect, and go

Instant Wireless

Wireless Signal Booster

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802.11b

2.4

Data Rate: 11Mbps

2.4

GHz

Get Wired

Firewall VPN Endpoint Router

BEFSX41

An Internet connection-sharing Router with built-in advanced Firewall and VPN capability NAT and Stateful Packet Inspection Firewall protects your PCs from Internet intruders Securely connect from, or to, your home office via VPN Connect four local PCs directly,or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches as your network grows

Instant Broadband

EtherFast Cable/DSL Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN EndPoint

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VPN Router

BEFVP41

Broadband Router

BEFSR41

An Internet connection-sharing Router with built-in VPN capability Securely connect from your home office to the corporate network via VPN Or use VPN client software to securely connect to your office when travelling Connect four local PCs directly,or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches as your network grows

Instant Broadband

EtherFast Cable/DSL VPN Router with 4-Port Switch

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Share your high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection with multiple computers Setup Wizard helps you set up your home or business network Supports Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) for easy configuration Connect four PCs directly,or daisy-chain out to more hubs and switches as your network grows

Instant Broadband

EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port Switch

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Gigabit Switch

EG0801W

Integrates your existing 10/100 network with a Gigabit server backbone connection Eight auto-detecting 10/100 ports One full-duplex Gigabit uplink port with up to 2000Mbps bandwidth Gigabit speed now available using standard networking cable—no fiber cabling necessary

Instant Gigabit

8+1 Workgroup Gigabit Switch

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Switches

EZXS55W, EZXS88W, & EZXS16W

Each port independently detects 10Mbps or 100Mbps speed Seamless integration with your existing 10BaseT, 100BaseTX or 10/100 network Channels full-duplex, dedicated bandwidth to each port for optimal performance Easy to use—no configuration required

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 10/100 Auto-Sensing Switches

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Layer 3 Switch

EF1324

Layer 3 Switch

EF1704

Layer 3 Switch with SNMP manageability Twenty-four 10/100BaseTX ports Two 10/100/1000BaseTX ports

802.1p traffic control, and 802.1q VLAN support

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 1324 Layer 3 Management 24-Port + 2-Port Gigabit Switch

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Layer 3 Switch with SNMP-based manageability Four built-in 10/100/1000BaseTX ports Four expansion slots for Gigabit Ethernet or Gigabit Fiber modules

802.1p traffic control, and 802.1q VLAN support

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 1704 Layer 3 Management 4-port Gigabit switch

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Switch

EF3116

Switch

EF3124

16 Autosensing 10/100 full-duplex,auto MDI/MDI-X ports Optional 100BaseFX Fiber Optic Module connects multiple switches at high speed as your network grows Up to 200Mbps bandwidth at each port Address Learning and Aging and Data Flow Control for transmission efficiency

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 3116 16-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

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24 Autosensing 10/100 full-duplex,auto MDI/MDI-X ports Optional 100BaseFX Fiber Optic Module connects multiple switches at high speed as your network grows Up to 200Mbps bandwidth at each port Address Learning and Aging and Data Flow Control for transmission efficiency

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 3124 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

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Switch

EF4116

Switch

EF4124

16 Autosensing 10/100 full-duplex,auto MDI/MDI-X ports Up to 200Mbps bandwidth at each port Address Learning and Aging and Data Flow Control for transmission efficiency Compact size fits into any environment

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 4116 16-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

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24 Autosensing 10/100 full-duplex,auto MDI/MDI-X ports Up to 200Mbps bandwidth at each port Address Learning and Aging and Data Flow Control for transmission efficiency Compact size fits into any environment

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 4124 24-Port 10/100 Ethernet Switch

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Gigabit Network Adapter

EG1032 & EG1064

Easy-to-use Plug-and-Play 10/100/1000 32- or 64-bit PCI network card Full-duplex transfers provide up to 2000Mbps bandwidth Gigabit speed now available using standard networking cable—no fiber cabling necessary

Instant Gigabit

Gigabit Network Adapter

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Ethernet PC Card

PCM200

CardBus PC Card 10/100 Ethernet network interface Fully integrated design—no dongles to lose or break Low power consumption and auto-sleep conserve battery life Automatically adjusts to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps speeds

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 10/100 32-Bit Integrated CardBus PC Card

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Managed Network Adapter

LNE100M

10/100 Auto-negotiating Ethernet interface,with SNMP-based management Configure and monitor your network from one centralized location Power-on any PC from anywhere on the network with Wake-On-LAN support Optimize your network traffic with 802.1q VLAN support and 802.1p traffic prioritization

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 10/100 Managed Network Adapter

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LAN Card

LNE100TX

Easy to use Plug-and-Play 10/100 PCI LAN card Full-duplex transfer rate up to 200Mbps Connects to both 10Mbps Ethernet and 100Mbps Fast Ethernet networks Power-on your PC from anywhere on the network with Wake-On-LAN management

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 10/100 LAN Card

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PhoneLine PC Card

PCM200HA

Create a home network over your existing telephone wiring without disrupting normal phone service PC Card connects you to the phoneline network to share your Internet connection, files, printers, and gaming Data rates up to 10Mbps Second integrated RJ-11 jack for your phone

Instant EtherFast

HomeLink PhoneLine 10M Integrated PC Card

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PhoneLine Network Card

HPN200

Create a home network over your existing telephone wiring without disrupting normal phone service PCI Card connects you to the phoneline network to share your Internet connection, files, printers, and gaming Data rates up to 10Mbps Second integrated RJ-11 jack for your phone

HomeLink

HomeLink PhoneLine 10M Network Card

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PhoneLine USB Adapter

USB200HA

PhoneLine Router

HPRO200

Create a home network over your existing telephone wiring without disrupting normal phone service Connects via USB to the phoneline network to share your Internet connection, files, printers, and gaming Data rates up to 10Mbps Use with any PC with a USB port running Windows 98SE, 2000, Millennium, or XP

HomeLink

HomeLink PhoneLine 10M USB Network Adapter

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Create a home network over your existing telephone wiring without disrupting normal phone service Router function shares a single cable/DSL connection with every PC in your house Add PCs by plugging their phoneline adapters (PCM200HA, USB200HA, or HPN200) into a standard phone jack Built-in NAT firewall helps keep Internet intruders out

HomeLink

HomeLink PhoneLine 10M Cable/DSL Router

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PowerLine Bridge

PLEBR10

PowerLine USB Adapter

PLUSB10

Create a high-speed network using your home's existing powerlines Bridges 10/100 Ethernet to powerline networking, and back Data rates up to 14Mbps—56-bit encryption keeps your data secure Share files, printers, network storage,and gaming throughout your home Connect it to a router to share your cable/DSL Internet connection

Instant PowerLine

PowerLine EtherFast 10/100 Bridge

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Create a high-speed network using your home's existing powerlines Connects your USB-equipped PC to powerline networking Data rates up to 12Mbps—56-bit encryption keeps your data secure Share an Internet connection files, printers, network storage,and gaming throughout your home

Instant PowerLine

PowerLine USB Adapter

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Wireless-Ready PrintServer

PPS1UW

Share a printer with everyone on your network, with no need to dedicate a PC to print server chores Supports 10 or 100Mbps through the Ethernet connection, or 11Mbps when used with the optional Instant Wireless Network PC Card Works with most USB printers Remotely administered through your web browser

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast Wireless-Ready USB PrintServer

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NAS

EFG80

Affordable,easy-to-use 80-gigabyte Network Attached Storage and print server An available second hard drive bay lets you add up to 120GB more storage when you need it Share music,video,and data files with managed access by user name or group Built-in disk utilities—backup,self test, scandisk, and defrag

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast Network Attached Storage

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PrintServers

PPSX1 & EPSX3

Three- or one-port print servers let you connect your printer directly to your Ethernet network Share a printer with everyone on your network, with no need to dedicate a PC to print server chores Supports standard parallel and bi-directional printers Remotely administered through your web browser

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 1-Port & 3-Port PrintServers

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Switched PrintServer

EFSP42

Two parallel printer ports, and a 4-port 10/100 switch in one box Share a printer with everyone on your network, with no need to dedicate a PC to print server chores Four 10/100 Ethernet ports with full-duplex, dedicated bandwidth at each port for optimal performance Supports standard and bi-directional printers

Instant EtherFast

EtherFast 10/100 2-Port Switched PrintServer

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KVM Switch (PS/2)

PS2KVM4

Control 4 PCs from one console Easy switching between PCs with hot key combinations Designed for PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports New small form factor

ProConnect

™

ProConnect 4-Port Compact KVM Switch (PS/2)

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KVM Switches

SVIEW04 & SVIEW08

Switch instantly among multiple PCs with the touch of a button or hot key Supports PS/2 & AT connections Save on equipment, space, and power costs Conserves desktop and storage space Switches may be daisy-chained as your needs grow

ProConnect

™

ProConnect KVM Switches

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Integrated KVM Switch

KVM2KIT

Easily control two PCs from a single keyboard, mouse,and monitor Toggle between PCs with quick,hot key combinations Convenient built-in cables for a user-friendly, all-in-one design Save desktop space,energy,and hardware costs

ProConnect

™

ProConnect Integrated KVM 2-Port Switch (PS/2)

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USB 2.0 Hub

USB2HUB4

Use four USB devices simultaneously from any USB-ready PC Data transfer rate up to 480Mbps when a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 device is connected to a Hi-Speed USB 2.0-equipped computer Compatible with USB 2.0, and backward compatible with original USB devices Hot-swappable—add or remove devices with the computer on

ProConnect

™

ProConnect USB 4-Port Hub USB 2.0

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Memory Disk

USBM64M & USBM128M

USB 2.0 Network Adapter

USB200M

Internal Flash memory acts as a tiny "disk drive" Store and transport MP3 files, digital images, PowerPoint presentations, and more Connects to virtually any USB-equipped computer Plug-and-Play—no driver installation needed (most OSes)

Instant USB Disk

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Connects to 10/100 networks at a full 100Mbps via USB 2.0 Compact size for greater flexibility Also compatible with USB 1.1 desktop and notebook computers Plug-and-Play compatible with Windows 98SE,2000, Millennium, and XP

Instant EtherFast

Compact USB 2.0 10/100 Network Adapter

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