Zyxel ES-108A user manual

Reserve VIP Ports for Online

Media-rich Applications

Designed for Home network, ZyXEL Desktop Ethernet Switch, the ES-

105A/ES-108A, offers advanced “VIP ports” to boost performance and user

experience of Internet surfing, online gaming, multimedia, or any

application you prefer with prioritized bandwidth. More than just intriguing

features, the stylish compact design of the ES-105A/108A fits your home

ambiance to create an inspiring networking environment for your ultimate

online experience.

Benefits

VIP Ports for Priority Application Performance

With advanced switching technology, ZyXEL specifically designs a series of

Desktop Ethernet Switches with designated priority “VIP” ports reserved for

media-rich applications. The ES-105A reserves two ports, while the ES-108A

reserves three, for intensive network demands like Internet surfing, on-line

gaming and media-rich applications.

Better Performance and Efficiency

The ZyXEL Desktop Ethernet Switch, with 5/8-port, is designed to boost

your home network with better performance and efficiency. With the N-way

auto-negotiation function, the ES-105A/108A connects the network

counterparts with highest possible network speed and activates duplex

mode automatically. Besides, the store-and-forward service brings low

latency and error-free packet delivering. The plug-and-play and multiple

network protocol compatibility of the ES-105A/108A make the installation

and management easier and faster than ever.

5/8-port
Desktop Ethernet Switch

es-105a/108a

Stylish and Compact Design

With the new ZyXEL-exclusive stylish and compact exterior design, the ES-

105A/108A fits into your home ambiance for a trouble-free, inspiring

networking environment signifying ZyXEL’s first design priority.

Specifications

5/8-port
Desktop Ethernet Switch

es-105a/
es-108a

System

Standards Compliance

• IEEE802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet

• IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet

• ANSI/IEEE802.3 Auto-negotiation

• IEEE802.3x Flow Control

Data Transfer Rates

• Ethernet 10M/20Mbps (half/full duplex)

• Fast Ethernet 100M/200M (half/full duplex)

Interface

• ES-105A: 5 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports

• ES-108A: 8 10/100BASE-T Ethernet ports

Network Cables

• 10BASE-T: UTP Cat.3, 4, 5 (100 m) EIA/TIA-586

100-ohm STP (100 m)

• 100BASE-TX: UTP Cat.5 (100 m max.) EIA/TIA-568

100-ohm STP (100 m)

Media Interface Exchange

• MDI-II/MDI-X auto-adjustment for each port

System Requirement

• Network card for each PC

• Network Cables

Performance

Back Plane

• Non-Blocking full wire-speed forwarding rate

- ES-105A: 1.0Gbps

- ES-108A: 1.6Gbps

• Packet Forwarding Rate:

- 14,880PPS for 10BASE-T

- 148,800PPS for 100BASE-TX

Switching Method: Store-and-forward

• Data Buffer:

- ES-105A: 512Kb

- ES-108A: 768Kb

• MAC Address Table: 1K entries

Physical Specifications

Model Name Weight Dimensions

ES-105A 248g 121(L) x 75(W ) x 26(H) mm

ES-108A 340g 154.5(L) x 85(W ) x 26(H) mm

Environmental Specifications

• Power supply: 5VDC 0.6A

• Power consumption:

- ES-105A: 2.15W (max)

- ES-108A: 2.75W (max)

• Operating temperature: 0˚C ~ 50˚C

• Operating humidity: 10% to 90% (Non-condensing)

Status LED

• Per Port Link/Activity

• Per unit: PWR

Certification

• FCC Class B

• CE

• C-Tick

Application Diagram

Priority Ports

Get max. bandwidth for your preferred
applications through 3 priority ports (QoS ports)

P-2-P file sharing

VoIP

On-line gaming

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