VPN: GS108NANetgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
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 Rating: Review Date: 04/23/08 |
Netgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Cons:- Power and ethernet jacks on opposite sides a little awkward- No advanced management (understandable for the price)
Pros:- Compact size- LEDs indicate both activity and speed from 10/100/1000- Quality metal construction |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/23/08 |
Netgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Cons:Ports on the front
Pros:FanlessSideways power adapterAuto MDI-XJUMBO FRAMES Comment:
Got a great deal on this switch, finally moving my LAN to Gigabit with jumbo frames!Like another person, mine has no gap between the ports, and the LEDs are at the top each port.The only thing I would have wanted are the ports to be on the back with the power plug, so that I don't have a jumble of wires around this thing. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/11/08 |
Netgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Cons:None
Pros:SilentSolidSmallLifetime Warranty (PSU 2yrs)Small external PSUAuto MDI-XJumbo Frames (9k) support Comment:
Everything I want in an affordable switch.The one that shipped is actually more compact than the one pictured here, i.e., there is no gap between ports 4 & 5 and there is very little space to the left of port 1. (picture here: http://www.netgear.com/Products/Switches/DesktopSwitches/GS108.aspx?detail=Specifications)db |
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Rating: Review Date: 10/06/07 |
Netgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Cons:Manual settings for almost each pc under network connections
Pros:Easy to installFast transfers btw pcs on network Comment:
Slim box which allows smart data transfer between computers on network, although only has 8 ports, it's sufficient for a small office |
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Rating: Review Date: 08/31/07 |
Netgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Cons:Ports on the front.
Pros:Solidly built unit. Performs as expected. Comment:
Nice metal case on this makes it feel like it's well constructed. No complains with the switch so far. It's performing well with jumbo frames enabled. Only change I would make to the design is to put the ports on the back while keeping the LEDs on the front. Nice product. |
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Rating: Review Date: 08/16/07 |
Netgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Cons:none
Pros:Good speedsSolid construction90 degree power-brickjumbo-frames Comment:
In general, a switch is a switch. However, I had to replace a dlink gigabyte with this due to undervolting resetting the switch. This unit has no such problems and is constructed using meta rather than the plastic of most switches.l |
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Rating: Review Date: 05/11/07 |
Netgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Cons:Ethernet ports on different side from power cord
Pros:SmallQuietJumbo frames Comment:
If this doesn't die one me, then it'll be a very worthwhile investment for the LAN parties that I host. In a group of 15 randoms, atleast half will have gigabit on the motherboard so this switch is the right size. |
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Rating: Review Date: 03/13/07 |
Netgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Cons:None
Pros:Cheap, problem free Comment:
Great switch, works perfectly with my central home networking system. Nice sustained speed and absolutely problem free with set up. No fan and quiet to use. |
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Rating: Review Date: 12/01/06 |
Netgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Cons:none
Pros:Quiet, fast Comment:
Not much you can say about a switch. It supports jumbo packets and gigabit LAN. The auto sensing cable type (cross over or straight through) is a bonus. |
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Rating: Review Date: 04/07/06 |
Netgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Cons:Might be more than some will pay
Pros:Relatively CheapFull Gigabit8 portHeavy GoodQuiet OperationLow Temperature Operation Comment:
Bought 2 of these to be used at a personal lan party, sped up transfers quite a bit and allowed for lesser lag than normal. Good investiment for if you have a lot of computers you transfer large files to on a regular basis. Not much more that I can say Zargon hasnt 5/5 |
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Rating: Review Date: 01/03/06 |
Netgear ProSafe 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch
Cons:- does not seem to support jumbo packets
Pros:++ quiet (no fan)+ small (1"x4"x11.3")+ black+ 10/100/1000+ autosenses for cross-over or straight cable (i.e. use any CAT 5 cable you have)+ steel case+ 8 ports+ 5 year warranty (2 on external power brick)+ wall mountable Comment:
This thing is quiet. Thankfully!I'm using it with all 8 ports in operation, some at 10Mb, some at 100Mb and most at 1Gb and it has worked flawlessly from the day I got it. And no, it doesn't get hot.More details can be found at http://www.netgear.com/products/details/GS108.php This review was modfied by poster @ 01-03-06 12:58 PM |
This switch was ideal for upgrading my home network to gigabit. It's nice and sturdy, much better quality than the old 10/100 SMC switch it was replacing. It was a simple drop in installation, file transfer speeds are great now, a definite improvement.