Network Computing profiled Net Optics 10/100BaseT Port Aggregator Tap. Device combines transmit lines from ports A and B into a single output, adding memory to buffer bursts exceeding 100 Mbps. Reviewer: “The unit is cost-effective only if you need to multiplex a full-duplex network onto a half-duple connection” Buy a new 12 port Cisco 2950 for a little over $600 at CDW.com. A cheap SMARTNet contract costs less than $100.”]
Source: https://taosecurity.blogspot.com/2004/04/network-computing-misses-mark-recently.html