NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS608) - Desktop or Wall Mount, Home Network Hub, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play

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  • Fly Fishing the World

    > 3 day

    oh I love these switches. I have Cat 7 cabling running around my house and the Gigiabit Ethernet switch worked well. I have 2 of them in the house (upstairs and downstairs) and the switches have been working flawlessly.

  • Johnny5

    > 3 day

    Runs cool, no dropped connections. Im using this at a small workbench with multiple towers connected 24/7, and I frequently hook machines I am servicing to the open ports throughout the day.I have yet to have a machine not be detected, unlike my experience with an older 5 port version of this same switch.

  • John B. Day

    > 3 day

    At least splitting out a Mac network this is as simple and as good as it gets - literally plug and play. No discernible network lag no matter how slow the slowest connected device. Appears to appropriately sense and set speed for each connected device. FYI this replaced the slightly higher priced Pro product which mysteriously died after only two year of continuous use (although worked fine during that period).

  • R. King

    > 3 day

    Just plug it in and go. This is an approved switch for the ReadyNAS Duo that I have, and it works flawlessly with it. Also works with a Macbook Pro running 10.6, an Airport Extreme router, a PS3, an Xbox 360, a DirecTV HD DVR and a Panasonic Plasma (for VieraCast). Apparently this has the same chipset as the GS108 so the speeds are the same. The only differences are the materials (this one is plastic, the GS108 is metal) and whether you want front ports (the GS108) or rear ports (this one). I went with the GS608 because it went into an entertainment system cabinet and I wanted rear ports and to see the status lights without pulling the cabinet away from the wall. Keep in mind there is NO CONFIGURATION on this model. If you need to set traffic priority (for example, voice and video receive a higher priority than web surfing) you should look at the GS108T. And this model cannot be stacked because of heat dissipation. If you need to place two or more together you have to use the supplied stands to place them in a vertical orientation next to each other.

  • Brad Oliver

    Greater than one week

    I bought this switch back in 2009, and checking underneath I see now that it was the v2 version. It has worked OK but within the past several months, it has a tendency to dramatically slow down. Using speedtest.net as a gauge, my connection, when bad, will drop from ~150Mbit/s to 2Mbit/s. Unplugging the switch, waiting for a minute and plugging it back in brings speeds back to normal. In light of this, Im not inclined to buy a Netgear switch next time around.

  • Zigmeister

    > 3 day

    I originally had a Cisco / Linksys Small Business switch in its place, but it doesnt support Jumbo Frames. My home network has numerous devices which support Jumbo Frames and using two of these increased my traffic with a noticeable difference. Excellent product for the price.

  • Just Some Guy

    > 3 day

    No frills, it just works. What more do you need from an Ethernet hub? As a bonus, its a nice looking little gizmo.

  • Anthony P. Brown

    > 3 day

    I own three of these along with a Netgear router. It works great. Very easy to use, just plug it in and hook up the cables to it.

  • JOE DOE

    > 3 day

    Netgear giga power outlet switch very good product rock n roll

  • Semprini

    > 3 day

    What can I say? It work fine, and at $8.29, you cant go wrong! ;-)

Gigabit Ethernet switches connect multiple devices, delivering speeds up to 10x faster than Fast Ethernet

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The NETGEAR GS608 8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch offers:
  • Eight gigabit ports for fast data transfers.
  • Auto-sensing ports that eliminate manual switches.
  • Elegant fanless design for silent operation that matches your home decor. The NETGEAR GS608 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch connects up to eight network devices at up to 1000 Mbps over Ethernet cables.



    At Gigabit speeds, even large video files are transferred quickly.
    View larger. Sturdy and Reliable Design
    NETGEAR"s GS600 series switches are designed for use in a home and small office, housed in a compact white case that blends into your home decor. A fanless design keeps operation both silent and more reliable, and ports are located in the rear to reduce cable clutter. Each port has status LEDs for link and activity. The switch can be placed on a flat surface or vertically on the included stand.

    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 negotiation, which automatically obtains the right speed and mode, and Auto Uplink adjusts for the different types of Ethernet cables. There is no need for toggle switches or special crossover cables. The device can seamlessly integrate 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices on the same network and honors Layer 2 priority tags.

    All ports deliver up to 2000 Mbps speed and the switch supports 9,000 byte frames when set to support jumbo frames. There is a 1 Mb packet buffer memory and support for a MAC address database of 4,000.

    The NETGEAR GS608 8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch has a rated Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of 87,600 hours and is backed by a 2-year warranty.

    What"s in the Box
    GS605 8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch, AC power adapter, vertical stand, installation guide, warranty/support information card.

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