NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch - 10/100/1000 Mbps
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Manufacturer: NetgearAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: GS105
Product features:
- Fast, auto-switching Ethernet connection integrates 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices into your network
- Plug-and-play installation supports Windows and Mac platforms
- AutoUplink technology automatically adjusts for two common types of cables
- Up to 60% lower power consumption
- Connects up to 10x faster than Fast Ethernet for maximum performance
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Customer Review: Many trouble-free years.
Summary: 5 Stars
I spent many years volunteering for a community radio station and, as a result, dealt with large audio files quite a bit. In 2006, when I finally upgraded my computers to motherboards with gigabit PHYs, I wanted to upgrade from my trusty Linksys 10/100 hub ASAP to speed-up transfers. After a fair amount of research, I chose the GS105 based on Netgear's reputation, many positive reviews, the purported ruggedness of the ProSafe series and price (interestingly, this unit is only five dollars cheaper now than when I bought it).
I was impressed with the unit from the get-go. It was small, well designed and constructed with excellent fit-and-finish and a heft (for it's size) that reinforced the sense of quality. It's feature list was impressive and probably would have been considered near business-class at the time. Set-up was about as easy as it can be--plug it in and you're up-and-running.
It's been connected to a variety of devices over the years (SMC and Netgear routers, Realtek, Marvell, Intel, Nvidia adapters--probably others) and it's had no compatibility issues whatsoever. Speed has always been outstanding, though I only really notice with large transfers. The unit does run warm, but not hot. I believe this is because 1) it's small size gives less area to spread the heat out and, more importantly, 2) the metal housing dissipates heat more efficiently than a plastic housing, which is actually a good thing. After running 27/7 for years, it has proven 100% reliable.
I can't speak to the problems others have had with the GS105, a lot can change in 3 years, especially with technology. All I can say is my experience has been nothing but positive. It's a great little switch with a nice set of features. Highly recommended.
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Description of NETGEAR GS105 ProSafe 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Desktop Switch - 10/100/1000 Mbps
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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.
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