NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch (GS308E) - Desktop or Wall Mount, Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Black

I was looking for a 5port switch when I stumbled on this one for about the same price. I hooked it up to my home network and it just works! It has been on my home network and give me extra ports that I was not counting on. Glad I found this one...

The accompanying directions were not helpful. The connections were not marked for lan input. Just attached the input at random and the connected devices also at random and everything worked. No software or setup was needed. Not sure why there was an instruction folio.

Brand name, quality, solid built. This has a lightweight aluminum frame. I like that much better than the cheaper plastic brands. It’s very plug and play, no issues with any of my network devices. Cons: I have not been able to access it with the netgear management tool software. They have a switch locate app that is not finding either of my netgear switches. Not that big a deal if your router controls all of your network and protocols.

Get full 2.5 gb speeds with no problems

Easy to mount and very fast connection speeds.

This switch replaced a working D-link unmanaged model. What I noticed with that old switch is that it was making a very high pitched, low volume humming noise. This Netgear switch, so far, is perfect and its completely quiet. Just what the doctor ordered. Highly recommended.

Literally nothing to do but plug your CAT cables in and plug in the power. Worked perfectly.

Works

This switch works well to wire my Google Mesh Wifi routers to avoid broadcast storms.

Works well. Good value.