The 1783-US5T switch supports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet communication and has five Ethernet ports, hence the "US5T" designation in the model number. It is an unmanaged switch, which means it operates without the need for manual configuration. Unmanaged switches are generally plug-and-play devices, making them easy to deploy in industrial environments.

The AB 1783-US5T switch is commonly used in various industrial applications where reliable and efficient communication between networked devices is required. It is suitable for small to medium-sized industrial networks and can be used in both commercial and industrial settings.