Auto-Sensing 10/100 Ports. The DES-1008A 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