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Technical Details
| Brand | NetGear |
| Item Weight | 281 g |
| Product Dimensions | 9 x 15.8 x 3.5 cm |
| Item model number | FS608UK |
| Wattage | 7.5 watts |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B000087H94 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,335 in Computers & Accessories (See top 100) |
| Shipping Weight | 998 g |
| Date First Available | 1 Jan 2001 |
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Product Description
Product Description
The FS600 Series delivers maximum performance to your home network
Links up to 5 or 8 PCs or peripherals to your Ethernet network. Connects network devices at 10 or 100 Mbps. Plug-and-play installation delivers ease of use. Silently runs without a fan.
Features
5- or 8-port Fast Ethernet switch instantly expands your network. Link up to 5 or 8 PC or Ethernet devices with a fast, auto-switching Ethernet connection. Supports Windows and Macintosh platforms at speeds of up to 10 or 100 Mbps over Ethernet cables. Every port automatically senses the right speed and full/half duplex mode. AutoUplink technology adjusts for two major types of connection cables. Embedded plug-and-play technology - simply turn it on and it works. Sleek, compact design.
Key Applications
- Multiple PCs connecting to the Internet
- Multiple applications running simultaneously - downloads, voice, music, VoIP
- Multiplayer gaming over the home network
- Multimedia/video streaming within the home
- Networked or shared storage/large file sharing
Product Description
Netgear 8x 10100 Platinum Series Switch FS608UK Networks Switches Hubs
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
I wasn't sure about buying this. It looked bland & cheap but we really needed an 8 port switch so I bit the bullet & ordered it thinking I could 'hide' it.
It arrived 1 day after dispatch (earlier than estimated) so a good result there. I took it out of the box and, to my surprise, it was a nice shade of White. So I took it over to where our old hub is, unplugged the network cables & plugged them into the ports of the new hub and plugged in the router and print server. Then connected it to the mains where all the lights lit up Too easy, I thought). I tested all of our pc's and everything worked fine. No setup or anything. Done in the same time it takes to read this. Brill! Simple!
The case is quite sturdy and the style looks very sleek and stylish. The main thing for me is that the port numbers on the front panel are large enough to see at a distance. When lit, the numbers are a nice shade of green. It seems to be well worth the money and I recommend its ease of setup.
The box says 10 to 15 mins setup but that must include drinking a cup of tea!
It arrived 1 day after dispatch (earlier than estimated) so a good result there. I took it out of the box and, to my surprise, it was a nice shade of White. So I took it over to where our old hub is, unplugged the network cables & plugged them into the ports of the new hub and plugged in the router and print server. Then connected it to the mains where all the lights lit up Too easy, I thought). I tested all of our pc's and everything worked fine. No setup or anything. Done in the same time it takes to read this. Brill! Simple!
The case is quite sturdy and the style looks very sleek and stylish. The main thing for me is that the port numbers on the front panel are large enough to see at a distance. When lit, the numbers are a nice shade of green. It seems to be well worth the money and I recommend its ease of setup.
The box says 10 to 15 mins setup but that must include drinking a cup of tea!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this hub 3 years ago and its been running ever since. Instant set-up - just plug into your router/PC's/Mac's/Airport base stations and it works straight out the box. Perfect for splitting one ethernet port connected to your router to connect to many devices.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Tom
Buy it, unpack it, connect it, forget about it.
That's how any purchase of such a network switch should run, and I'm glad to report that it was indeed the case with the Netgear FS608. Plug it into your router, and connect a further 7 computers to it, and they can all access the network/internet at the same time (effectively!).
The unit is styled to match Netgear's domestic range of routers etc (DG834 and the like), and comes with a pair of plastic feet, offering the option of mounting it vertically (though it looks to me as though the unit would just be pulled over by the weight of cables if it was mounted so, so I'm not quite sure what Netgear had in mind).
Activity on the eight ports is indicated by eight number-shaped LEDs alongside a power LED. Power is provided by the usual wall-wart supply (and an extraordinarily large one at that!).
The switch was no problem to install - it just worked (about all that can be asked really!). It is happily talking to both PCs and Macs on my small network.
I only gave it four stars, because it's hard to get excited about such things as network switches!
That's how any purchase of such a network switch should run, and I'm glad to report that it was indeed the case with the Netgear FS608. Plug it into your router, and connect a further 7 computers to it, and they can all access the network/internet at the same time (effectively!).
The unit is styled to match Netgear's domestic range of routers etc (DG834 and the like), and comes with a pair of plastic feet, offering the option of mounting it vertically (though it looks to me as though the unit would just be pulled over by the weight of cables if it was mounted so, so I'm not quite sure what Netgear had in mind).
Activity on the eight ports is indicated by eight number-shaped LEDs alongside a power LED. Power is provided by the usual wall-wart supply (and an extraordinarily large one at that!).
The switch was no problem to install - it just worked (about all that can be asked really!). It is happily talking to both PCs and Macs on my small network.
I only gave it four stars, because it's hard to get excited about such things as network switches!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ethernet Switch
Bought this item as I liked the look of it and the fact that Netgear equipment is reliable. Have not been disappointed. Out of the box, plugged in, working straight away. Read more
Published 4 days ago by R. Button
4.0 out of 5 stars
Works fine
I only needed to replace and 4-port switch with a larger one. This 8-port switch works fine. Happy to recommend Netgear switches.
Published 1 month ago by Geoff
5.0 out of 5 stars
8 port ethernet switch
I've been using Netgear equipment for years, always found it easy to use and very reliable, this was no exception.
Published 1 month ago by A. D. Macfadyen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great little switch
I keep coming back to Netgear products because I find them reliable and good value and this is no exception
Published 1 month ago by Davdi WILCOX
5.0 out of 5 stars
great switch
works out of box, plug in and connect ethernet cables and you away. I would buy again, in fact I will be doing so soon.
Published 2 months ago by Kenny-G
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works straight out the box no problems.
Got this to upgrade a 4 port one and so far it's worked fantastic.
No messing around just plug everything in and your off. Read more
No messing around just plug everything in and your off. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. P. Wakefield
5.0 out of 5 stars
Plug in. Switch on. Forget about it.
I needed to connect a smart TV, two Raspberry Pies, a WAMP development server and a desktop computer to one wired network port. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. C. Bauers
5.0 out of 5 stars
Extra Ethernet Sockets
Brilliant!! Now 3 computers, printer, hard drive and HD TV all working, Just the thing for a lot of home networks. GREAT.
Published 4 months ago by Hargreaves
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good
Searched through reviews, this one is good, opened the box, plugged it in and off it went, doing what it should do. brilliant
Published 5 months ago by Neil
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very simple to use
So simple to work, just put the wires in, reboot all your computers and it all links together without even looking at the settings. Fantastic
Published 5 months ago by Craig McDowall
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