NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch - 10/100/1000 Mbps by Netgear
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Digital camera reviews of NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch - 10/100/1000 Mbps
Digital camera Review: Exactly what I wanted
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a good, solid network switch. The all metal enclosure gives it a sturdy feel. I have this in my living room, replacing an older 100MB switch. This one looks much better among that entertainment center equipment. I have had no issues with it. I have not done extensive speed tests and things like other reviewers have, but I am very please with this switch in the manner that I am using it.Digital camera Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
Snagless and pacey... not pretty but these things rarely are.
Very Compact heavy and well built, worked without any issues.
Digital camera Review: Excellent gigabit ethernet switch.
Summary: 5 Stars
The Netgear GS105 is an excellent business grade unmanaged gigabit switch. Just plug it in and forget about it. It's business grade features assure top performance and reliability, including store and forward, auto speed and crossover on all ports. I use this unit along with the GS108 switches and have never had a single problem.
Digital camera Review: Excellent product
Summary: 5 Stars
This product installed and ran perfectly from the start. No uncertainty about installation and no problems.Digital camera Review: Excellent product, with only one minor flaw.
Summary: 4 Stars
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.