Features and Benefits
High-Powered PoE+ for Business Applications
The Linksys LGS308MP PoE+ Smart 8-Port Gigabit Switch is engineered for business-class performance, combining efficiency, security, and scalability. With 130W dedicated PoE+, it simplifies peripheral device installation by powering devices through network cables, eliminating the need for separate electrical wiring. Ideal for demanding applications, it supports surveillance cameras, access control systems, ProAV systems, wireless access points, and VoIP phones.
Seamless Network Expansion
Designed for growing networks, the LGS308MP enables smooth scaling with IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol to prevent loops and maintain uninterrupted connectivity. Multiple high-bandwidth trunks reduce congestion, while Storm Control monitors and limits traffic, ensuring minimal disruption and consistent service availability.
Quality of Service for Optimal Performance
Equipped with advanced QoS features, this smart switch prioritizes traffic intelligently. IGMP snooping confines multicast traffic to requesting ports, ensuring peak efficiency across the network. This allows high-bandwidth activities such as video streaming, VoIP calls, and large file transfers without compromising overall network performance.
Advanced Security to Protect Your Network
The LGS308MP safeguards sensitive data through port authentication and MAC-based port security, ensuring only authorized devices access the network. DHCP snooping filters untrusted traffic, and IP-MAC binding strengthens overall network integrity, protecting against unauthorized access and potential attacks.
Technical Specifications
- Ports: 8 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45)
- PoE+ Power: 130W
- Memory: 128 MB
- Forwarding Rate: 11.9 Mpps
- Switching Capacity: 16 Gbps
- MAC Address Table: 8K entries
- Jumbo Frame Support: 9K
- Dimensions: 210 x 104 x 25 mm
- Weight: 0.58 kg
- Power Input: 100–240V, 50–60 Hz
- Temperature Range: 0–50°C (Operating), -40–70°C (Storage)
- Humidity: 10–90% RH
- Spanning Tree: IEEE 802.1d/w/s
- Link Aggregation: IEEE 802.3ad LACP (up to 4 groups, 8 ports/group)
- VLANs: Port-based and 802.1q tag-based, supports 128 active VLANs
- IGMP Snooping: Supports 256 multicast groups
- Security Features: 802.1x Radius authentication, DHCP snooping, IP-MAC binding, port security, management access control
- QoS: Port-based, 802.1p priority, IPv4/v6 DSCP-based
- RMON: Embedded agent support
- Management Interfaces: HTTP/HTTPS, Telnet, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, firmware upgrades via HTTP/HTTPS or TFTP
Warranty: Limited lifetime in most countries, with country-specific variations (e.g., 5 years in France, Germany, Spain; 2 years in Australia and New Zealand).
