The Belkin 5-Port 10/100 Network Switch lets you connect computers, printers, external hard drives and other peripherals to your network quickly and easily. The Network Switch features Intelligent Ethernet ports that save energy by reducing the power needed to transmit, as well as auto-sensing technology which automatically adjusts speed to your network and cabling performance. Ideal for the home or small office – the Belkin Network Switch securely shares files at speeds of up to 100Mbps using the reliable performance of a wired connection. 100Mbps is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput and distance will be lower, depending on the interference, network traffic, building materials, and other conditions.