The front panel of the APEX 2008 5-Port 2.5 Gbps Unmanaged Ethernet Switch provides the Ethernet connection points and LED indicators that show network status and activity.
Power Input
- Uses the included external power adapter
- Input power is required for the switch to operate
- The switch powers on automatically when connected to power
There is no power button on the device.
Ethernet Ports
The APEX2008 includes eight RJ-45 Ethernet ports, each supporting:
- 10 / 100 / 1000 / 2500 Mbps speeds
- Auto-negotiation based on the connected device
- Auto-MDI/MDIX (no crossover cables required)
Any Ethernet-enabled device can be connected to any port.
LED Indicators
Each Ethernet port includes LED indicators that show:
- Link status when a device is connected
- Network activity when data is being transmitted
- Connection speed (varies by device capability)
- Green means you are connected at 2.5 Gbps to the other device
- Amber means that you are connected at 1 Gbps or less to the other device
- A blinking LED indicates active data traffic.
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