NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
Number of Ports : 8
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Included Components : Network Switches|
Interface Type : Ethernet|
Data Transfer Rate : Gigabit|
Smart Home Device Compatibility : No
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About NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
Overall Feedback:
85% positive
82% liked its broad compatibility
I chose this switch because it matches my Sonos Connect and disk drive server and has lights on the front to indicate active channels. This feature was a big seller for me as I had replaced my previous switch which had stopped working and I didn't notice for a week because the only lights were on the back of it.
I ran speed tests on each of my devices and they were using the full capability that my router pushes out.
I bought the switch to handle higher speeds and get more ports. It works great and was all plug and play.
75% praised for its redundant fan design, while 25% experienced fan failure issues
The switch is completely quiet with no fan and I can't imagine it uses much power since it only has a few LED lights.
I suggest that the switch crashed under load because I was using more of the 8 ports.
69% praised for its easy management features, while 31% found it complicated to set up
I am looking for a switch with activity indicators on the front and ports on the back due to my specific device setup and cable management needs.
Our throughput is very high, with 784 mbps down and 978 mbps up.
I noticed that the switch has all the ports on the back, with LED indicator lights on the front. This means that the user can neatly run everything to it from behind, and have the switch sitting on top of a desk or in a cabinet, with the status lights visible in a clean way.
The switch has all the ports on the back with LED indicator lights on the front, making it easy to neatly run everything to it from behind and have it sitting on top of a desk or in a cabinet with visible status lights.
There are better switches available with more robust switching fabric and management capabilities.
67% liked the flexible mounting options, but 33% found it difficult to install
I am frustrated with the lack of standardized mounts for the switch. A search for plane panel will find zero standardized mounts, which I consider false advertising.
It is difficult to attach the smooth small box to a surface as there are no mounting holes.
When I received the product, I found a note in the box stating that only the 300 series is wall mount, even though it was advertised as such.
76% praised for its fast network speeds, while 24% experienced slow connectivity
I replaced an old 100M switch with this 1,000M switch and now the network speed is 1,000M end to end.
After changing the switches, I noticed an increase in network speed to 302/12 Mbps download/upload speed.
After using the new switch and cat7 cable, my download speed has increased to 55gbs.
I have not faced any networking issues with streaming thanks to the quick speed and Gigabit ports.
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69% liked the quiet operation, but 31% found it too loud
The switch is completely quiet and uses very low power with only a few LED lights on it.
If not secured properly, the switch may cause issues as it is very light.
69% liked the ample port count
I need a device with more ports and this one fits the bill.
85% appreciated the durable construction, while 15% noticed flimsy parts
I love that the product has a lightweight, small form factor, and high throughput.
This product works great and has a unique design with lights on one side and all the plugs on the other.
The switch has a plastic finish that may turn yellow over time and is made in Thailand.
The plastic case has a nice and attractive design with a textured matte plastic casing available in two colors.
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68% appreciated the robust security features, while 32% found them inadequate
The device is plug and play and all connected devices share the network with no issues.
I noticed that the device has a neat and clean way of running cables from behind and having the status lights visible in front. This could be related to security features of the device.
The device has a neat and clean way of running cables from behind and having the status lights visible in front, which could be related to its security features.
I did not mention any specific security features of the computer-networking-switch.
