This is a very good tool for speeding up the transfer of data across my LAN. It is very effective since I already have an in place router to manage the connections. I used it to replace an router I was trying to use as a switch only, and it works much more reliably.

I purchased this switch a while back to replace a broken L2 managed big name switch which was way more expensive and it did a great job handling transfers, sharing of resources and even sensing and distributing links to all the pcs, printers and servers.

-Easy to use auto sensing uplink ports; -Its 10/100/1000 transfer speed capabilities; -Works well with any router to provide optimal network speeds; -Grounding point included

-No cooling for long period of full load usage; -No grounding cable included; -No 1U rack mount kit included

Although the switch itself has a "lifetime" warranty, the power adapter is only warrantied for two years. Our failed after about 2.5 years, and Netgear charges $27.00 for a replacement with is closed to 30% of the cost of the switch.

defective by design

This 8 ports switch worked so well for me. There was no problem since I bought this product a few months ago. Easy to set up. Just plug and play. Files transfer between several computers in the network are very fast.

Work so well with other branch

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Nothing more to add, the title says it all. In the quest for connection speeds and a growing number of items (16 devices) requiring conectivity, hard wired is the only way to go. Unmanaged routers simply plug and go.

This 8 ports switch worked so well for me. There was no problem since I bought this product a few months ago. Easy to set up. Just plug and play. Files transfer between several computers in the network are very fast.

Work so well with other branch

This is absolutely packed with features! It does all the usual QOS , VLAN and link aggregation but also does 802.1X port based radius authentication and is really easy to configure.

The switch feels like a quality switch. I mounted it on a wall close to the router. It requires no setup; so it could not be simpler to use. I operated it for two months prior to posting this review.

100/1000Mbps is the only switch to use for home use. Metal case and low-cost ($8/port) makes the GS108 a no-brainer.

Solid; metal case; 1Gbps; simple to use

Non-manageable - minor issue for home use