NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | Lifetime Next Business Day Replacement | Sturdy Metal | Desktop | Plug-and-Play | Unmanaged

NETGEAR GS108 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | Lifetime Next Business Day Replacement | Sturdy Metal | Desktop | Plug-and-Play | Unmanaged

Q: can I run a line from my router to the switch, then from switch to receiver, blue ray, xbox 360 and Xbox1? will xboxs run ok? dont need both on togthr

Yes Bertt, you can, and you definitely should, run a twisted-pair ethernet cable from your router to the switch. After you connect the router to the switch, you can run twisted-pair cables to any device that has an RJ45 ethernet port. You've probably maxed out on your router's RJ45 ports, and so adding a switch will greatly expand your capacity to distribute hard-wired internet access to every device in your house that has an RJ45 ethernet port. May I suggest that you buy a switch with as many RJ45 ports as you can afford. The more RJ45 ports your switch has, the more devices (computers, TVs, A/V receivers, DVD and Blu-Ray players, Xbos etc.) you can connect to it for fast, reliable, secure internet access. You won't be sorry that you buy a switch with extra ports. You may not need them now, but eventually you'll probably acquire other devices that have RJ45 ports. It you don't have your house already wired for ethernet distribution, your biggest challenge will be finding wiring paths to every location where you have a computer, TV etc. One last topic: how well you device operate after you've made all of the cable connections through the router to the switch will depend more on the speed of your router and on the speed of your Internet service. Switches are very fast, so they're not likely to be the bottlenneck in a slow Internet connection. Best wishes. JKL

Q: Is one of the 5 ports used to connect to the router, so that only 4 are available for other device use? Thanks.

Hi TomKM. You are correct - 1 port is used to connect to the router leaving 4 available for other devices. The GS108 offers 8 ports & is just a tad larger than its little brother if you needed a few more ports.

Q: On this product I can choose unmanaged (cheapest), unmanaged plus (middle price) or unmanaged click ( most expensive). What are the differences?

This article explains a lot between the Unmanaged and Unmanaged Plus. "http://www.networkcomputing.com/networking/netgear-adds-features-to-unmanaged-switches-for-smbs/a/d-id/1084688?"Really it depends on the application of what you using it for. If this is for use at a personal residence to add/hardwire devices i.e. additional computers, xbox, TV, Blueray Player etc then just the regular unmanaged switch (cheapest) will work fine. If you are using this for a business application where you want features to configure VLANS, QoS and cable testing then you will need the plus. As far as I can see the click is like the plus but is easier to mount in different locations but has the same options as the plus. I personally have two unmanaged (cheapest) switches for my home in two locations. I don't have any need support to configure a VLAN, QoS and cable test so I opted for the cheapest that had a rebate at the time. They both work great. I haven't had any issues.

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Brand
Netgear
Number of Ports
8
Colour
Blue
Compatible Devices
Desktop
Switch Type
Unmanaged

⚡1 Gbps blazing speed

🖥️Sturdy metal desktop design

🛡️Lifetime next-day replacement

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Description

⚡ Elevate your network game with speed and reliability that means business!

UNMANAGED FREEDOM - Effortless networking without complex configurations, perfect for busy pros.
BLAZING GIGABIT SPEED - Experience seamless data flow at 1 Gbps for ultra-fast connectivity.
ROCK SOLID DURABILITY - Premium metal casing ensures your network switch stands the test of time and style.
NEXT DAY PEACE OF MIND - Lifetime next-business-day replacement keeps your workflow uninterrupted.
PLUG AND PLAY SIMPLICITY - No setup headaches—just connect and power up for instant network expansion.

The NETGEAR GS108 is an 8-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch featuring a robust metal desktop design, delivering 1 Gbps data transfer rates. It offers plug-and-play ease with no configuration needed and includes a lifetime next-business-day replacement warranty, making it a reliable choice for professional-grade networking.

Specifications

Item Weight	735 g
Platform	Not Machine Specific
Voltage	12 Volts
Case Material Type	Metal
Interface Type	RJ45
Data Transfer Rate	1 Gigabits Per Second
Global Trade Identification Number	10606449070153, 00606449070156
Manufacturer	Netgear
UPC	606449070156 801940475329 808112939696 804067301021 809394589159 012304118305 804904104501
Item Height	4.29 Inches
Item Width	6.5 Inches
Standing screen display size	2.4 Inches
Product Dimensions	21.69 x 16.51 x 10.9 cm; 734.82 g
Item model number	GS108-400NAS
Wireless Type	Infrared
Hardware Platform	PC
Are Batteries Included	No

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can I run a line from my router to the switch, then from switch to receiver, blue ray, xbox 360 and Xbox1? will xboxs run ok? dont need both on togthr

Is one of the 5 ports used to connect to the router, so that only 4 are available for other device use? Thanks.

On this product I can choose unmanaged (cheapest), unmanaged plus (middle price) or unmanaged click ( most expensive). What are the differences?

Does this send 1Gbps speeds per port or is it divided between all devices connected? I'm not sure how to tell.

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