Netgear GS105 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (10/100/1000 Mbps)

Average customer rating: 4.5

Dependable like other Netgear products I've used
Excellent product, with only one minor flaw.
Excellent product
It works- what else is there?

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Netgear GS105 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (10/100/1000 Mbps)

Manufacturer: Netgear
Product Group: CE
Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B0000BVYT3

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Product Description

The GS105 ProSafe 5 Port Gigabit Desktop Switch is a compact powerhouse with the long-lasting performance you can really count on. It features five auto-speed-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps UTP ports. Its advanced design lets you integrate 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices onto your network painlessly. Its trim design makes it an easy fit for a desk or mounted on a wall. LEDs embedded in RJ-45 jacks make for easy monitoring Noiseless operation Durable metal chassis form factor Supports PC or Mac

Customer Reviews:

Dependable like other Netgear products I've used.......2007-06-13

A whole lot faster than my 10Mb switch. I have not noticed the excessive temperatures that some reviewers describe.

Excellent product, with only one minor flaw........2007-02-26

If you're looking for an affordable gigabit switch that doesn't suffer from strange auto-negotiation (speed/duplex) problems, this switch is for you.

This product is easily superior to the Netgear GS605, which may appear identical in functionality, but in actuality is not. The GS605 behaves very badly when it comes to speed and duplex auto-negotiation, resulting in incorrect speed being negotiated with Marvell, some nVidia, and some Broadcom PHYs. The GS105 does not suffer from these problems, proving the hardware in the GS105 differs from that of the GS605.

The GS105 also has an incredibly small AC adapter; it's no where near "brick" size. However, on a power strip that has AC outlets next to one another (horizontal, not vertical), this product will probably block the AC outlet next to the one you install it in. This won't happen with vertically-oriented power strips. Just a FYI...

The reason I ranked this product 4/5 stars is because of temperature -- the GS105 runs incredibly warm (borderline hot) for such a small device. Other users have reported the same issue. It's a minor drawback, but is worth noting for others who may wonder the same question.

If the temperature is a big concern, consider purchasing a Hawking Technologies HGS5T, which is identical in functionality to this product, runs much cooler, but has a larger footprint, and a "brick" AC adapter.

Excellent product.......2007-02-14

This product installed and ran perfectly from the start. No uncertainty about installation and no problems.

It works- what else is there?.......2007-01-10

I like the solid case of this switch.
I do not like that the ports are on the front - if you are like me and want to mount this under a shelf... 1) everything is upside-down and 2) the cables have to come from the front and wrap back around.

I would like to see the ports on the back and a removable faceplate where you could swap it depending on your you are going to mount it.
Also, when mounting under a shelf, there are no feet to create a space for heat.

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