Eight Gigabit ports without an extra switch
Eight RJ-45 ports at up to 1000 Mbit/s let you plug computers, a NAS, a printer and access points straight into the router without adding a separate switch right away. The 802.3af/at PoE input means the router can be powered over the same cable that brings the network, as long as a PoE switch or injector sits on the other end. The USB 3.0 Type-A port is there for an additional device.
