With 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, the LGS308 8-Port Smart Gigabit Switch from Linksys is a business-class switch designed to handle a heavy workload while remaining easy to configure and manage. The 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports allow you to connect additional routers and switches to the network for easy expansion. Integrated network security features including MAC-based port security, DHCP snooping, and IP-MAC binding help to keep the network safe from intruders and attacks.

Quality of Service (QoS)
Numerous QoS features ensure that traffic is prioritized properly to deliver the best possible user experience for real-time applications like voice and video along with bandwidth-intensive graphic/video file uploads and downloads. IGMP snooping limits IP multicast traffic to the ports that requested it, enabling the rest of the network to operate at peak efficiency.

Network Security
Unauthorized access to the network and mission-critical data is a constant concern. Linksys smart switches help secure networks through port authentication and MAC-based port security, requiring clients to authenticate themselves before any data is passed. Advanced DHCP snooping and IP-MAC binding functions ensure network integrity and help prevent network attacks.

Network Expansion
Linksys smart switches include features for quickly expanding and growing your network. Multiple high-bandwidth trunks between switches enhance availability and redundancy. Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Storm Control features help control planned or inadvertent cable loops.