Zyxel MG-series Switches

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2021: Unmanaged switches for home and office

On September 27, 2021, the company Zyxel Networks announced the arrival of 5 sale - and 8-port unmanaged switchboards MG-105 and MG-108, which will help advanced users, audio/video and self-employed photo creators, and content small medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) switch to a high-speed network 2.5 Gb/s connection.

Not everyone uses 100% of the capabilities, routers WiFi 6, and with a storage systems NAS laptops game PERSONAL COMPUTER network interface 2.. Ethernet 5G Often, an outdated switch becomes a bottleneck, which affects the speed of the entire switch. LAN The use of Zyxel multi-gigabit switches helps solve the problems of these users. Using the MG-105 and MG-108 models, they will be able to increase their speed networks and ensure its optimal operation, which will allow them to work with high efficiency without restrictions due to a slow network connection.

Streaming multimedia content without jerks and pauses

Switchboards The MG-105 and MG-108 are suitable for advanced users who require increased network connection speed for stream multimedia playback, large reception/transmission files to, server on NAS , and other devices.

To simplify the transition to higher network speeds in MG-105 and MG-108, the 2.5G Ethernet connection supports all ports, and it can work with conventional Cat5e cables, which allows you to upgrade the local network without replacing its cable system.

Characteristics

The products of this series are deployed as a plug and play device, so immediately after installation, the user receives almost all the functionality of an unmanaged switch that is needed to improve network performance. These small devices can be installed both on the table and attached to the wall. And the absence of a cooling fan allows you to install them in the living room and in the office room. Despite the wide functionality of switches, they are low in power consumption and help reduce the cost of paying for electricity.

"Due to the pandemic, interest in online cinemas and other online entertainment has increased. People spend more time at home, work, have fun. At the same time, often the whole family is at home, which increases the requirement for bandwidth. Although some of the pandemic-related restrictions are eased at the end of September 2021, the demand for such applications continues to grow, and this trend will continue in the coming years. The Zyxel family of multi-gigabit switches optimizes the use of home and small office networks. " emphasized Crowley Wu, senior vice president of Zyxel Networking SBU.