NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch
Number of Ports : 5
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Included Components : 5-port Gigabit Plus Switch, 12V 1.0A power adapter, Quick|
Interface Type : Ethernet|
Data Transfer Rate : Gigabit|
Smart Home Device Compatibility : No
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About NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch
Overall Feedback:
87% positive
86% liked its broad compatibility, while 14% experienced compatibility issues
I faced issues after initially configuring the switch because I had assigned a static IP that was on VLAN 2 instead of VLAN 1.
I bought the switch because Amazon advertised it as capable of link aggregation, but it does not support it.
68% praised for its easy management features, while 32% found it complicated to set up
The management feature will be useful for cable fault testing and for the port-mirroring feature.
There is a bug with the browser management interface (firmware V1.00.05EN, Firefox 76.0.1 64-bit).
The switch forces access to the management GUI from any VLAN, which is not secure if claiming security through VLAN segregation.
85% liked the flexible mounting options
I have always rack mounted the switches even though they are not designed to be.
86% praised for its fast network speeds
The speed of our 2.4GHz Wifi is 100Mbps+ DL/UL.
Even with several devices sharing the switches, ethernet provides far higher bit rates than wifi. There are no more disconnects due to neighboring signals overwhelming the channels.
I tried out the Netgear switch to increase my internet speed and it worked. Now I can get speeds of over 800 Mbps while wired into the wall and 300-400 Mbps on Wi-Fi devices, which was previously around 80 mbps.
The GS305E filtered down the network speed to 512K BPS.
92% liked the quiet operation
I have used the switch on job sites for trouble shooting and compared it with other similar-priced switches.
89% appreciated the durable construction, while 11% noticed flimsy parts
Netgear has proven to be unreliable in terms of quality construction of computer-networking-switches, especially during this time when I am working from home.
70% appreciated the robust security features, while 30% found them inadequate
The switch has a nice security feature that restricts management access from certain IP addresses.
This switch has a Quality of Service setting that can slow traffic in/out per port.
At my home office, I am not allowed to use wireless equipment for security reasons.
I gave three stars due to setup issues, an undocumented feature, and security concerns.
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