NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch by Netgear
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Digital camera reviews of NETGEAR GS108 ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch
Digital camera Review: Fantastic
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an amazing little switch. I have always loved Netgears smaller line of Gigabit switches for their quality metal construction and small size. I have this switch installed into the media panel of my home where space is very limited. It functions perfectly. I have never had an issue with this or their 5 port version before.Digital camera Review: Fast
Summary: 5 Stars
Thanks to this i have a Fast Gigabit home Network, works like a charm, i bought this because a friend recommended it, and i would recommend it to anyone looking for a Gigabit switch.Digital camera Review: Fast, sturdy and durable
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using this product for about a month (so far). It's metallic construction makes it heavier than other similar products in its category, but it also gives you the feeling of sturdiness and durability, specially if you move it a lot.
The installation is super simple and in my case I had no problem with defective parts (provided power supply and the switch itself). I mounted it to a wall cabinet (indoors) with the phone, cable and Internet services. It serves my home's Ethernet wall ports so it operates 24/7. It will handle a smaller 5-port (Netgear GS105NA) and the other Ethernet based devices at home (VoIP, printer, NAS, 2 desktops and our guests).
It was a bit pricey, but the lifetime warranty and my experience with it so far makes it worth it I believe.
Digital camera Review: Flaky, bad news
Summary: 1 Stars
This switch made my network life miserable for a long time with intermittent problems that were not cured by power cycling, changing all cables, changing computers, etc. I didn't realize this switch was my problem for a long time, and now I'm looking for a replacement. It sure won't be another one of these.Digital camera Review: GS-108 isn't compatible with some devices
Summary: 2 Stars
I've never had so much trouble with a network switch -- they're supposed to be almost invisible and not create any problems, Right? Wrong...
The GS-108 is incompatible with my Sonos music system (as documented on the Sonos Web site, which I didn't even think to check before buying the switch), and I'm not sure if it's the Sonos incompatibility or other issues, but ever since putting in the GS-108 I'm having all sorts of problems on my network -- duplicate IP's getting assigned, inability for some computers to see the Internet, my Netgear NAS becoming invisible to some systems, etc.
I have all Cat-6 cabling and was really looking forward to moving to Gigabit, and when it works, it's great, but I'm in the process of moving to another switch because the GS108 is causing too many problems.