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: Many trouble-free years.
Summary: 5 Stars
I spent many years volunteering for a community radio station and, as a result, dealt with large audio files quite a bit. In 2006, when I finally upgraded my computers to motherboards with gigabit PHYs, I wanted to upgrade from my trusty Linksys 10/100 hub ASAP to speed-up transfers. After a fair amount of research, I chose the GS105 based on Netgear's reputation, many positive reviews, the purported ruggedness of the ProSafe series and price (interestingly, this unit is only five dollars cheaper now than when I bought it).
I was impressed with the unit from the get-go. It was small, well designed and constructed with excellent fit-and-finish and a heft (for it's size) that reinforced the sense of quality. It's feature list was impressive and probably would have been considered near business-class at the time. Set-up was about as easy as it can be--plug it in and you're up-and-running.
It's been connected to a variety of devices over the years (SMC and Netgear routers, Realtek, Marvell, Intel, Nvidia adapters--probably others) and it's had no compatibility issues whatsoever. Speed has always been outstanding, though I only really notice with large transfers. The unit does run warm, but not hot. I believe this is because 1) it's small size gives less area to spread the heat out and, more importantly, 2) the metal housing dissipates heat more efficiently than a plastic housing, which is actually a good thing. After running 27/7 for years, it has proven 100% reliable.
I can't speak to the problems others have had with the GS105, a lot can change in 3 years, especially with technology. All I can say is my experience has been nothing but positive. It's a great little switch with a nice set of features. Highly recommended.
Digital camera Review: My Two Cents
Summary: 5 Stars
Works great. I use it in a industrial setting to manage my access points. So far not one port has died and I haven't had to cycle the power due to lock ups. I'd recommend it.Digital camera Review: NetGear switch
Summary: 5 Stars
Got the product I ordered. Came with all accessories in good condition. Works great. Would recommend this seller to others.Digital camera Review: Netgear "pro" line better than their consumer grade
Summary: 5 Stars
I've used Netgear products for about 9 years now and have always been pleased, but I have had almost 100% failure of Netgear consumer grade gigE switches. :( Both lines are simple to set up and work as designed, but the lifetime warranty on the pro line seems to be backed up by the more bulletproof construction. I have one 6 year old 8 port gigE switch that has been running 24x7 in their pro line and I have had every consumer grade (the white kind) develop dead ports or die outright within a couple of years. The adage "a cheap tool is an expensive tool" applies to Netgear.Digital camera Review: Netgear 5 port router
Summary: 4 Stars
I love these, we can use them in remote towers (we run a WISP) and they just run and run unlike their cheaper brothers. The docs are kind of limited and such features as Spanning Tree Protocol either isn't available or they forgot to mention it in their very limited documentation, online as well. Don't let that defer you, this is a hot little item and the price is right, as they say on TV.