Editorial Reviews
Product Description:For a high-speed network on a small scale, nothing delivers like this stylish powerhouse. This fast, easy, and affordable Gigabit switch gives your home network the maximum capacity to handle huge bandwidth. Packed with ease-of-use features to simplify your networking experience, its sleek design makes it look great on a desktop - either flat or in the provided stand. The GS608 moves very large files such as high-end multimedia, gaming, Internet access, and other speed-intensive applications across your network instantly, and because it is standards-based, it painlessly integrates existing 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices on your network. The fan-less design results in silent operation allowing you to focus on your game or relax to your music. Matched with NETGEAR's thorough testing, the GS600 switches provide long-lasting performance you can count on.
Amazon.com Product Description:  | The NETGEAR GS608 8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch offers: - Eight gigabit ports for fast data transfers.
- Auto-sensing ports that eliminate manual switches.
- Elegant fanless design for silent operation that matches your home decor.
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The NETGEAR GS608 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch connects up to eight network devices at up to 1000 Mbps over Ethernet cables.
At Gigabit speeds, even large video files are transferred quickly. View larger. |
Sturdy and Reliable Design NETGEAR's GS600 series switches are designed for use in a home and small office, housed in a compact white case that blends into your home decor. A fanless design keeps operation both silent and more reliable, and ports are located in the rear to reduce cable clutter. Each port has status LEDs for link and activity. The switch can be placed on a flat surface or vertically on the included stand.
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 negotiation, which automatically obtains the right speed and mode, and Auto Uplink adjusts for the different types of Ethernet cables. There is no need for toggle switches or special crossover cables. The device can seamlessly integrate 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices on the same network and honors Layer 2 priority tags.
All ports deliver up to 2000 Mbps speed and the switch supports 9,000 byte frames when set to support jumbo frames. There is a 1 Mb packet buffer memory and support for a MAC address database of 4,000.
The NETGEAR GS608 8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch has a rated Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of 87,600 hours and is backed by a 2-year warranty.
What's in the Box
GS605 8-port Gigabit Desktop Switch, AC power adapter, vertical stand, installation guide, warranty/support information card.
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
Perfect in every regard! 3rd Netgear Gigabit for ME!, December 23, 2008
By
Tarun Chachra (Hillsborough, NJ)
HI.
I already have 2 of these switches and needed a third one. Granted the first two were bought elsewhere but the 3rd was bought on Amazon and now I can give it a glowing review.
The switches look great.....they stack perfectly. They do not run hot when being used in a semi-closed closet type situation and the LED's make it very easy to tell if you are getting full gigabit or 100bt. (GREEN GIGABIT, Yellow - 100base-t).
Simplistic design, great styling, and perfect compatibility.
Great item!
Does what it's supposed to.., December 19, 2008
By
Alex IlicGreat switch. Took it out the box, plugged it in.. plugged in my ethernet cables and it works!! No issues and it looks great on my desktop :)
Works as advertised, October 24, 2008
By
Jake2551 (Annandale, New Jersey United States)
The switch is truly plug-and-play. No drivers to mess with. Currently using 6 of the 8 ports for my home office with very little heat coming off the switch. Would recommend it to others.
Netgear 8 Port Gigabit Switch, July 31, 2008
By
M. Plaag (New Egypt, NJ)
Easy to setup, works well. It does get a little warm so make sure you have it in a well ventilated area and don't stack it.
8 port gigabit switch, July 16, 2008
By
Heinz Gf Matuschka (Colorado Springs, CO USA)
NETGEAR GS608 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch Plugged in the Ethernet cables, plugged in the power and the unit was up and running. Like plugging in a toaster.
