The NS-208 has 8 Ethernet Switching ports that support 10/100Base-T, with a 10/100M auto-negotiation feature and auto MDI/MDIX function.
It can connect 8 workstations and automatically switches the transmission speed (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps) for corresponding connections. The flow control mechanism is also negotiated. There is link/data rate LEDs for each port to aid trouble-shooting. Port connectors are shielded RJ-45.