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BrandNetGear
Item Height
35 millimetres
Item Width15.8 centimetres
Additional Specifications
Wattage7.5 watts
Technical Details
- Plug and Play installation, no configuration
- Auto-detects speed and duplex
- Auto Uplink makes the right connection
- 100 Mbps access/200 Mbps in full-duplex
- Vertical option saves space on your desk
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Product Description
Hang on - your network will soar when it's hooked up to NETGEAR's FS608! This powerful plug-and-play switch connects at 10 or 100 Mbps and makes it easy to link as many as eight computers or peripherals to your Ethernet network. You'll experience maximum performance for 10 or 100 Mbps devices with eight ports that automatically sense the correct speed while Auto Uplink on the ports adjusts for the different types of Ethernet cables. The FS608's sleek case has lights on the front for easy monitoring. Installation into your home network couldn't be simpler and, once powered on, it begins cool and silent operation - without an internal fan. Expand your network easily & attractively Hang on – your network will soar when it's hooked up to NETGEAR's FS608! This powerful plug-and-play switch connects at 10 or 100 Mbps and makes it easy to link as many as eight computers or peripherals to your Ethernet network. You'll experience maximum performance for 10 or 100 Mbps devices with eight ports that automatically sense the correct speed while Auto Uplink on the ports adjusts for the different types of Ethernet cables. The FS608's sleek case has lights on the front for easy monitoring. Installation into your home network couldn't be simpler and, once powered on, it begins cool and silent operation – without an internal fan.
Versatile Connects up to eight computers, servers, printers, switches or any other Ethernet devices at 10 or 100 Mbps over Ethernet cables. Works with virtually any operating system (Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, Linux and more).
User-Friendly Designed specifically for home and small office users with Plug-and-Play installation, rear ports that reduce cable clutter, and front status lights for easy monitoring.
Resourceful All eight ports deliver automatic speed and duplex sensing, plus Auto Uplink adjusts for different Ethernet cable types to make the right link everytime. No connection problems from using the wrong cable.
Well-Designed Sleek, modern case combines with other NETGEAR Platinum products so you can place them on top of each other. Or you can use the included vertical stand to conserve desk space. Trust your network to NETGEAR's built-to-last reliability from using high-quality components.
Product Description
Netgear 8x 10100 Platinum Series Switch FS608UK Networks Switches Hubs
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
26 of 26 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!
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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
Happy Chappy
GREAT PRODUCT ,GREAT PRICE AND GREAT SERVICE EVERYTHING YOU WOULD HOPE TO RECEIVE BUT DO NOT ALWAYS GET.
A NICE SURPRISE
A NICE SURPRISE
Published 2 months ago by jon4162
Great Stuff
Very easy to install, just plug everything in and go, barely takes any time at all. Linked to my router to connect PC, Xbox, Sky & Printer together and everything works fine, as... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. J. M. Noble
Netgear FS608 8-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch 10/100 Mbps
Netgear FS608 8-Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch 10/100 Mbps
excellent bit of kit does everything it says on the box
no hesitation in recommending this item
excellent bit of kit does everything it says on the box
no hesitation in recommending this item
Published 4 months ago by D. S. Marley
excellent
excellent service speedy del, just what I wanted, plugged in now all rooms get tv no problem, again an excellentt company to do buisness with
Published 5 months ago by Mr. G. W. Owens
Works like a charm, no hassle!
This switch works perfectly. I plugged it in, made some ethernet wires to the lengths I needed, plugged them in, and connected this to my old switch which is connected to my... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Devious
It really is Plug and Play
Plugged it in and turned it on and it works flawlessly!
Really impressed and pleasantly surprised!
Have 5 computers all sharing the BT Hub....
Really impressed and pleasantly surprised!
Have 5 computers all sharing the BT Hub....
Published 22 months ago by M. Henworth
Good deal
Really pleased with the value of this. Good price, it just works.
You just need to stop to think for a minute and consider whether you should be buying a 1Gbit rather 100Mbit... Read more
You just need to stop to think for a minute and consider whether you should be buying a 1Gbit rather 100Mbit... Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2010 by J. S. Bishop
So easy to set up.
It took me all of two mins. to connect my Blu Ray home cinema to the internet useing this switch. It is idiot proof, brilliant, I would highly recommend this.
Published on 4 Feb 2010 by Elizabeth Barbour
doesnt get easier than this...
Its easy to set up and seems to be working very well - using 5 of the ports.
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by J. Smyth
Works Like A Charm
I unwrapped it, plugged in the power supply, connected patch-cables from the ADSL modem/switch and various computers around the house, and it worked! Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by P. Stibrany
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