Product Description Netgear GS108NA -- Now you can build a powerful, high speed network with a small scale investment of time and expertise. The GS108NA Ethernet Switch provides a full, dedicated 1000, 100 or 10 Mbps connection, so you can move extremely large files across your network virtually instantly. Fits neatly into small work spaces Runs cool and silent, with no fan required Strong, durable metal case Dimensions - 0.98H x 3.93W x 11.29L Weight - 1.98 pounds Lifetime warranty for product purchased after 05/01/2007. For product purchased before 05/01/2007, warranty is limited lifetime.
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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.
Outstanding speedDecember 24, 2008 Outstanding speed, but more suited for under desk or wall-mount than on top of your desk because the lights are on the same side as the cables. In other words, to see the lights, you'll need to have the cables staring you in the face as opposed to being hidden on the back of the unit and flowing off the desk.
Dead after 1 yearDecember 8, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this 1 year ago and slowly one port after another started going dead after about 6 months of use. Now all the ports are dead and the switch seems to be in a continuous reboot mode. This is my first Netgear switch and I am not sure I would buy another.
Great product while it worksOctober 28, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought 2 of these and they both worked for a day. 2nd day one started getting flakey. Works for about 3 minutes after power cycling. I'm not a happy camper. These felt much heftier than my previous DLink 10/100 switches. Not much good if they don't work. I'm going to return one under warranty and hopefully the new one works. I need 3 more but I won't buy any more Netgear products until I get more satisfaction. Buy with caution!
17 months and "The Blinking Lights of Death"October 14, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As the IT manager for a medium-sized business, I really like how solid these switches feel, but I won't be using them again. I used the switches in my home network, to help cut down on wiring back to the core switch. The Netgear GS108 failed after 17 months with the well documented "Blinking Lights of Death" malfunction, caused by failing capacitors. Unfortunately, I have several more that were purchased during the same time frame.
I recommend against purchasing this make and model of switch.
Capacitor Fix for Faulty Netgear GS108October 14, 2008 2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Anyone who has one of these Netgear switches that died after a year or two should Google "Netgear GS108 capacitor". If you are handy with a soldering iron, you can quickly fix the problem yourself for just a few dollars by replacing two blown capacitors.
(This is not intended as an excuse for Netgear shipping such shoddy product, nor is it intended to encourage more people to buy the GS108. I merely wanted to help inform people who already own this product that they can revive dead units.)
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