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BrandNetGear
Item Height
31 millimetres
Item Width17.7 centimetres
Additional Specifications
Wattage10 watts
Product Features
- Moves very large files instantly across your network - 10x faster than Fast Ethernet
- Plug and Play means instant connectivity as soon as the GS605 is powered up
- Auto Uplink" technology automatically adjusts for different types of Ethernet cable
- All 5 ports automatically sense the right speed and full/half duplex mode
- LEDs provide easy monitoring while no fans make for a noiseless operation
- Included stand saves valuable desk space
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Manufacturer's Description
For a high-speed network on a small scale, nothing delivers like these stylish powerhouses. These fast, easy, and affordable Gigabit switches gives your home network the maximum capacity to handle huge bandwidth. Packed with ease-of-use features to simplify your networking experience, their sleek design makes them look great on a desktop - either flat or in the provided stand. The GS605 and GS608 move very large files such as high-end multimedia, gaming, Internet access, and other speed-intensive applications across your network instantly, and because they are standards-based, they painlessly integrate 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.
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Netgear GS608 8 x 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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111 of 113 people found the following review helpful
Always liked netgear equipment, its always easy to set-up and "does what it says on the tin"
Simply plug a cross over LAN cable from one of your router LAN connections and the other into one of the hub ports and hey presto an extra 7 LAN connections, no set-up or anything.
Only bad thing I can say is it doesn't actually tell you to use a cross over cable, being a network engineer I just automatically assumed it needed one, it may not, as it could auto detect the cable, but would of thought it should mention something one way or the other
Amendment
OK couldn't help wondering about the LAN cable, tested with normal cable and yes it auto detects cable and still works.
so don't need cross over cable.
Simply plug a cross over LAN cable from one of your router LAN connections and the other into one of the hub ports and hey presto an extra 7 LAN connections, no set-up or anything.
Only bad thing I can say is it doesn't actually tell you to use a cross over cable, being a network engineer I just automatically assumed it needed one, it may not, as it could auto detect the cable, but would of thought it should mention something one way or the other
Amendment
OK couldn't help wondering about the LAN cable, tested with normal cable and yes it auto detects cable and still works.
so don't need cross over cable.
28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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I had a speedtouch modem/router with a 4 port wired LAN. This system was connected to my own computer, my wife's comp and then my daughter's and son's comp in other rooms around the house. Now this was great until the past year when my son wanted to connect his play-station into the network, I also had obtained another computer and then I purchased a new HD TV which had a LAN connection for streaming video, photo and music from your PC via the homenetwork to you Sony TV in the lounge. If that was not bad enough, I got a blue-ray DVD player for Xmas which also had a LAN connection to connect to the internet to gain extra content and download updates etc. In a matter on months I didn't need 4 LAN ports on my system anymore I needed another 4 making 8.
This is where the GS608 came in. I had read it was a great piece of kit and very easy to set up. It arrived, I connected one LAN socket to the existing LAN socket on the speedtouch modem/router and connected 7 computers to it. Within minutes all were connected to the internet/network and I can now exchange files across all formats. Great. Just what I wanted. So easy!
The machine is 1gig speed as well so transfer of files between computers is mega-fast.
I would recommend this unit without hesitation.
Hope this helps.
Colin.
This is where the GS608 came in. I had read it was a great piece of kit and very easy to set up. It arrived, I connected one LAN socket to the existing LAN socket on the speedtouch modem/router and connected 7 computers to it. Within minutes all were connected to the internet/network and I can now exchange files across all formats. Great. Just what I wanted. So easy!
The machine is 1gig speed as well so transfer of files between computers is mega-fast.
I would recommend this unit without hesitation.
Hope this helps.
Colin.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I have one of these myself and they are excellent. Netgear's other consumer products aren't as robust, and are very basic for a great deal of money.
I haven't had to reboot my 5 or 8 port netgear gigabit switches once.
The transfer speeds are very good, but it depends on your cabling. Make sure you go with Cat 6, I have Cat5e Structured cabling in the house and whilst fast doesn't quite hit the true gigabit speeds of Cat 6. Also make sure that you have a gigabit NIC (network card) otherwise you're throwing your money away,
AVOID Linksys high-end units at all costs! They have excellent feature sets but the more expensive units don't have the Firmware to back it up and as a result fail. If you want Linksys go with a WAG model.
Netgear's expensive units work OKish but are seriously limited in their feature-set.
I haven't had to reboot my 5 or 8 port netgear gigabit switches once.
The transfer speeds are very good, but it depends on your cabling. Make sure you go with Cat 6, I have Cat5e Structured cabling in the house and whilst fast doesn't quite hit the true gigabit speeds of Cat 6. Also make sure that you have a gigabit NIC (network card) otherwise you're throwing your money away,
AVOID Linksys high-end units at all costs! They have excellent feature sets but the more expensive units don't have the Firmware to back it up and as a result fail. If you want Linksys go with a WAG model.
Netgear's expensive units work OKish but are seriously limited in their feature-set.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Flawed Genius.....
I have two of these devices and four GS605s, and to their credit they worked straight out of the box and shifted data round my home network very rapidly. Read more
Published 29 days ago by P
A classic Netgear design that works well
This can be used horizontally or, by attaching a pair of flexible stands, also vertically. However, if used with the feet attached, connecting or removing a cable will necessitate... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claptonian
Excellent product
I would highly recommend the Netgear GS 608, worked straight out of the box, very straight forward to set up. Read more
Published 4 months ago by LightingMan
So simple and quick!
The item was delivered five days earlier than promised - always a good start. I opened the box, fitted the two plastic feet (I wanted this to be vertical to save room on my desk)... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Terry Gallagher
Nothing simpler...
There is little that springs to mind that is simpler than using this product. You simply connect it to your router with some network cable and then plug your peripherals into this. Read more
Published 6 months ago by nielo
Works fantastically
Worked out of the box no issues. 100% recommend it. Have it connected to ps3' , amp, 3d tv, apple tv, freesat pvr and no issues.
Published 6 months ago by Hsr
Two Netgear Switches died within 2 years
Less a review more an explanation. I've just had my second Netgear 8 Port switch die on me, which I've replaced with a TP Link. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Paul Spencer
Great Item
Ran out of sockets on the router so thought I'd try this. Easy to install and no problems in the last 9 months although constantly in use.
Published 9 months ago by Wedgie
The art of simplicity
A very well designed and thought out product. Just plug your router (wireless or otherwise) into one of the Ethernet ports on the back and hey presto you can then plug in another 7... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mike Ward
Works great!
This is the second of these that I've bought. I have one upstairs and one downstairs and they talk to each other without any problems. Everything I've plugged in works fine. Read more
Published 11 months ago by branty1970
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