Editorial Reviews
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
Amazon.com Product Description:  | The NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch offers: - Five gigabit ports for fast data transfers.
- Auto-sensing ports that eliminate manual switches.
- Fanless design for silent operation.
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The NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch provides your local area network (LAN) with reliable 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing connectivity for five users.
At Gigabit speeds, even large video files are transferred quickly. View larger. |
Sturdy and Reliable Design NETGEAR's GS100 series desktop switches are housed in a compact sturdy metal case designed without the need for internal fans, keeping operation both silent and more reliable. It can be placed on a flat surface or you can use the included wall mount kit to hide it away on the wall.
Simple Setup and Stellar Performance
Plug in your Ethernet cables and connect a power cord, and you're ready to go. There is no software to install or settings to configure. The switch features auto-sensing ports which automatically obtains the fastest possible connection. There are no toggle switches or special crossover cables. The switch will honor priority tags at both the Layer 2 and Layer 3 level if you have your network set to support jumbo frames.
Every port supports up to 2000 Mbps in dedicated bandwidth. Automatic flow control ensures smooth traffic. There is a queue buffer memory of 12 kbytes per port and a MAC address database size of 4,000. The switch has status LEDs for power, and link, speed, and activity for each port.
The NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch has a Mean Time Between Failure of 91,500 hours and is backed by a lifetime warranty. The power adapter is backed by a 2-year warranty.
What's in the Box
GS105 Desktop Switch, wall-mount kit, power adapter, installation guide, warranty/support information card.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
Netgear GS105, January 7, 2009
By
Fredas Cook (Miami, OK, USA)
NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch
I have purchased several of these switches. The reason being that every time we have a close thunderstorm, they die. One good thing is that they work fine on a 12V battery. I am networked over 650 feet, with the switch in the middle, run by a trolling motor battery. If any other company makes a gigabit switch, I'll switch brands trying for longer life.
Three units dead after a 3 to 5 years, January 4, 2009
By
Christopher EstesI bought two of these switches five years ago when the price came down to $60 on sale. The first one started acting bad after three years. The second one started acting bad after five. Both have intermittent problems at 1000BaseT speeds (100BaseT is fine). My buddy bought one on the same day as me. His completely died after five years. Except for my very first Netgear router, this brand has not failed to disappoint. I'm sticking with the cheap Airlink stuff.
Outstanding speed, December 24, 2008
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Eric C. (New York)
Outstanding speed, but more suited for under desk or wall-mount than on top of your desk because the lights are on the same side as the cables. In other words, to see the lights, you'll need to have the cables staring you in the face as opposed to being hidden on the back of the unit and flowing off the desk.
Xbox Live, Easy as Pie !!!!, December 21, 2008
By
Monster637 (Hawaii)
Bought this and just like a phone splitter, i went str8 from the modem to the switch and off 2 my xbox and off to my comp and bing badda boom ,Lickity split , Plug and play .....No laggs nothing~ cake walk for splitting your ether net lines for Xbox live,
No software to deal with and NO lagg while im using the comp at the same time and playing a multilayer Gta match and Others~ props to Netgear
NO need for a router, now i dont have to unplug my comp and then later plug it back in and vise versa over and over again....
NetGear switch, October 6, 2008
By
Raymond Franke (La Verne, CA)
Got the product I ordered. Came with all accessories in good condition. Works great. Would recommend this seller to others.
