NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch

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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Netgear
EAN: 0606449025163
Format: CD
Item Dimensions: 110620125410
Label: Netgear
Manufacturer: Netgear
Model: GS108NA
Modem Description: N/A
MPN: GS108NA
Number Of Items: 1
Platform: Windows
Publisher: Netgear
Studio: Netgear
Warranty: Lifetime warranty for product purchased after 05/01/2007. For product purchased before 05/01/2007, warranty is limited lifetime.

Features:

Eight auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports, makes it simple to combine Fast Ethernet and Gigabit devices in your network
Plug-and-play installation delivers ease of use
NETGEAR Green features provide energy savings
LEDs make it easy to monitor link, speed, and activity
Supports Windows and Macintosh platforms

Accessories:

The NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch offers:

Eight gigabit ports for fast data transfers.
Auto-sensing ports that eliminate manual switches.
Fanless design for silent operation.

The NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch provides your local area network (LAN) with reliable 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing connectivity for eight users.

At Gigabit speeds, even large video files are transferred quickly. View larger.

Sturdy and Reliable Design
NETGEAR's GS100 series desktop switches are housed in a compact sturdy metal case designed without the need for internal fans, keeping operation both silent and more reliable. It can be placed on a flat surface or you can use the included wall mount kit to hide it away on the wall.

Simple Setup and Stellar Performance
Plug in your Ethernet cables and connect a power cord, and you're ready to go. There is no software to install or settings to configure. The switch features auto-sensing ports which automatically obtains the fastest possible connection. There are no toggle switches or special crossover cables. The switch will honor priority tags at both the Layer 2 and Layer 3 level if you have your network set to support jumbo frames.

Every port supports up to 2000 Mbps in dedicated bandwidth. Automatic flow control ensures smooth traffic. There is a queue buffer memory of 12 kbytes per port and a MAC address database size of 4,000. The switch has status LEDs for power, and link, speed, and activity for each port.

The NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch has a Mean Time Between Failure of 91,500 hours and is backed by a lifetime warranty. The power adapter is backed by a 2-year warranty.

What's in the Box
GS108 Desktop Switch, wall-mount kit, power adapter, installation guide, warranty/support information card.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Disconnects All Systems and Dies
I am unbelievably frustrated by this product.I had this connected to a firewall to connect two computers into a subnet. Every 5 to 15 minutes the switch simply disconnects everything attached to it.At the switch all lights except power are turned off. The only way to recover the network is to power the switch off and on, and then the problem repeats again in 5 to 15 minutes.

I tried removing each computer from the switch to see if that changed the result and it did not.I then ... Read More

Rating:

- Better than a 5 porter.
I think the connectors should be in the back of the unit, & not on the same side as the lights.I also think you should be able to mount it on a wall.It certainly does expand my capabilities to use other computer hook ups.

Rating:

- Count on Replacing Every 2-3 years
The product works well.It (and its smaller cousin the GS-105) tends to die when it reaches between 2 to 3 years old.Count on replacing it.It seems to be very reliable and fast while it works.I've owned two GS-108s and two GS-105s.

Rating:

- Mostly excellent
This was a very easy product to install.Attached my 5 ethernet cables, plugged it in, and it worked the first time.Going from the old 100MB switch has not noticeably changed the speed of my connects, but my purpose was to increase the number of connects, so it has served this purpose.The only negative for us is that the network indicator lights are very bright and somewhat distracting even though we have them facing the wall.It would be nice if their was a setting for lower lighting.

Rating:

- Failed after 2.5 years, but worked well.
It is interesting that there are MANY reports of Netgear GS108 failure after 2+ years of usage.

Now I have to join the club!

Mine was working well 2.5 years, but now it reboots every 2-5 minutes. I expected a switch to last way longer. Going to replace immediately.

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