The NFI-U08-1 switch connects devices, such as computers, printers and servers, to a local area network (LAN) and allows them to communicate over the network. Eight auto-negotiating 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports send data only to the devices designated to receive it, which improves the efficiency and potential throughput of the network.Because it is an unmanaged switch, the NFI-U08-1 does not require configuration before use. LEDs indicate when the switch is powered on and which Ethernet ports are showing activity. The NFI-U08-1 supports MAC address auto-learning and auto-aging for efficient routing, as well as automatic MDI/MDI-X crossover detection for plug-and-play functionality. IEEE 802.3x flow control allows smooth transmission of large files.The NFI-U08-1 is compliant with the Federal Trade Agreements Act (TAA), which makes it eligible for GSA (General Services Administration) Schedule and other federal procurement contracts.