D-Link DSS-5+ is a 5-port 10/100Mbps ethernet switch that is an ideal choice for situations when you want multiple wired connections for your network. The DSS-5+ allows users to simply plug any port to either a 10Mbps Ethernet or 100Mbps Fast Ethernet network for compatibility, convenience, and faster connection. Each port on the DSS-5+ supports automatic MDI/MDIX detection providing true 'plug and play' capability without the need for confusing crossover cables or crossover ports. With the media auto-sensing feature, plug in the network cable to the DSS-5+ directly without the need to worry if the end node is a NIC (Network Interface Card) or switch/hub. The DSS-5+ also supports flow control and auto-negotiation of half or full duplex transfer modes for each port. The DSS-5+ provides dynamic memory allocation for data flow control to guarantee against possible packet loss. The DSS-5+ uses fast store-and-forward switching to ensure low data latency and prevents error packages from transmitting among segments.