--- product_id: 6691563 title: "NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS208) - Desktop, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play" brand: "netgear" price: "VT2949" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6691563-netgear-8-port-gigabit-ethernet-unmanaged-switch-gs208-desktop-ethernet store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Energy efficient IEEE802.3az compliant 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports Silent operation for noise-sensitive spaces NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS208) - Desktop, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play **Brand:** netgear **Price:** VT2949 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Upgrade your network game with silent, speedy, and smart switching! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS208) - Desktop, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play by netgear - **How much does it cost?** VT2949 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/6691563-netgear-8-port-gigabit-ethernet-unmanaged-switch-gs208-desktop-ethernet) ## Best For - netgear enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted netgear brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Operate in peace with near-silent switching, perfect for home offices. - β€’ **Eco-Friendly Power Efficiency:** Save energy without sacrificing speed, thanks to IEEE802.3az compliance. - β€’ **True Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** No software, no setup headachesβ€”just connect and go instantly. - β€’ **Compact & Sleek Desktop Design:** Fits discreetly on your desk with easy placement and clear port labeling. - β€’ **Seamless 8-Port Gigabit Connectivity:** Expand your network effortlessly with blazing 1G speeds on all ports. ## Overview The NETGEAR GS208 is an 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for effortless home network expansion. It features plug-and-play setup with no configuration needed, energy-efficient operation compliant with IEEE802.3az, and silent performance ideal for noise-sensitive environments. Compact and lightweight, it supports desktop placement and delivers reliable 1Gbps speeds across all ports, making it a perfect upgrade for streaming, gaming, and smart home devices. ## Description The NETGEAR 8-port Gigabit switch is an ideal switch for your home network. It automatically connects to your router or modem using any Port. With its stylish case, quiet operation and plug-and-play setup, It is a perfect upgrade to any home network. Review: Pure Plug and Play and Fast - I installed Netgear 8 port to expand the Netgear R6700v3 router outputs with 1G port to improve my home network backbone to 1G to reach 4 corners of the house. This particular 8 port switch at the router and the center of distribution.. The switch performed wonderfully. Read on for how I evaluated the switch. -- These are very small and light, much smaller then the impression left from viewing the pictures. -- There is nothing more to the installation then plug it in and power it up. -- Its connects to all 8 ports almost instantly. I reach back to plug it in and view the front and all the ports were connected . -- The ethernet ports on the rear are well labeled and the numbers easily read. -- What is a true convenience is that the lights on the front phsically match the port on the back. Many other switchs reverse the order and its a total annoyance. On this switch draw a line from the port lights to the connector to know which connector is was activity light. nice! -- The front lights are easily seen. The ports show different colors for the speed, green for 1G and yellow for 100m. -- Very very light and can be easily attached to desktop using double side foam tape and it holds in place when cables are attached. -- How about speed performance? I have all 8 ports used to include a TV, Blu-ray player, 2 home security DVRs which (all 100M ports) are all streaming video for this test. The TV and the Blue-ray are streaming 4K UHD video. In addition I have a laptop (with 1G port) and the R6700 router (also 1G port) connected plus 2 standalone IP security cameras (100M ports). The port light colors were correct, Green for the router and PC and yellow for all others. I could tell no difference in the 4K streaming user interface or video performance when connected through the 8 port switch or when connected directly to the router. Every device connected through the switch performed perfectly without any hint of data slowdown. I did a speed test from my PC for the broadband service and I hit the maximum data rate provided by the ISP. One thing could be improved: -- I wish there was something to attach them to a surface. There are no mounting holes . Its a smooth small box. Conclusion: Other than some 2 sided tape for mounting this is a perfect, fast and economical plug and play 1G switch. Review: Just What I Needed For My Network.... - This switch was brought due to the fact that I have a wired network that runs from my computer room thru the trailer where I live. I have three computers (Win XP Pro SP3, Win Vista Ultimate SP2, and Win 7 Ultimate SP2), a Sony Blu-Ray Player, a Netgear 4 port router, a WD NAS Storage Drive, three printers (HP-6940, HP-8100e, and Panasonic Panaprinter KX-P1080) and a Linksys 5-port switch. The addition of a print server to better use the old Panasonic printer required another port and due to the setup a different switch was needed since the 5-port switch loses a port since is has to leave one port open as an uplink to the router which leaves it with only 4 ports instead of 5. I got this switch since it answered my need for a 8 port switch and one that doesn't have a set uplink port on the switch. This item replaced the old Linksys switch which was moved to the kitchen network drop to provide an additional set of network ports there as that is where the HP-8100e is located and that's where I normally work on systems when I'm repairing them or cleaning them up which requires a network connection to check out the networking. The installation was straight forward. I turned the power off to the old Linksys switch and unplugged it's connections and mounted the new Netgear switch in it's place and plugged in the stuff I needed to it. After turning on the Sony Blu-Ray player so it would be live on the network when the switch was turned on, I plugged in the Netgear's PS and everything came up with no problems. This switch services the WD NAS drive, the old Linksys switch's uplink from the kitchen, the Sony Blu-ray player, a Dell Dimension 4300 Desktop computer running Win XP SP3, and the Panasonic print server. (The other two computers and HP-6940 printer are on the router's three other ports.) I really didn't need the gigabit switch as a 10/100 would have worked out OK, but now I'm a bit happy that I got it. I've had no trouble with it since I installed it and it continues to work as it should since I plugged it in. A good buy! ## Features - 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports - Simple plug-and-play setup with no software to install or configuration needed - Supports desktop placement - 1-year limited hardware warranty - Energy efficient design compliant with IEEE802.3az - Silent operation ideal for noise sensitive environment ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00KFD0SYK | | Best Sellers Rank | #563 in Computer Networking Switches | | Brand | NETGEAR | | Built-In Media | Network Switches | | Color | White | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,452) | | Data Transfer Rate | 1000 Megabits Per Second | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00606449096361, 10606449104513 | | Interface | RJ45 | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.86"L x 7.48"W x 2.32"H | | Item Weight | 0.46 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Netgear | | Mfr Part Number | GS208-100PAS | | Model Number | GS208-100PAS | | Number of Ports | 8 | | Platform | Not Machine Specific | | Switch Type | Unmanaged, Fixed | | UPC | 606449104516 606449096361 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** NETGEAR - **Color:** White - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Included Components:** Network Switches - **Number of Ports:** 8 ## Images ![NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS208) - Desktop, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JF4LYyGVL.jpg) ![NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS208) - Desktop, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81gLGcTGkoL.jpg) ![NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS208) - Desktop, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91HJRrvFlzL.jpg) ![NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS208) - Desktop, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FKNsaCdwL.jpg) ![NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS208) - Desktop, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uNw2AYvCL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What kind of speed do you get with this device? I know theoretical, but i'm curious about practical.** A: Actual speed is going to be entirely dependant on your built network you are adding this into. The thing to know is that you will not see any slowdown on your network with this added device. It has definitely helped keep my network moving smoothly with no bottle necks. I however have gigabit line run through my house as well as a gigabit router to ensure the fastest speeds possible. This has only improved my speeds as yo take some of the switching workload off of my router. **Q: Is this splitter compatible with cat 8 cables?** A: It is backwards compatible with cat 5-7. It is just designed with more turns and shieldings because it is capable of 400 times the speed throughput..... **Q: What is the power consumption profile?** A: Per Netgear's website http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/switches/GS208.aspx#tab-techspecs the 8-port has a maximum power consumption of 3.64 watts. **Q: Can this be used to plug into a rj45 jack in my bedroom? I have two computers that need an Ethernet connection. Fiber router/modem is not nearby.** A: Yes, as long as the RJ45 (Ethernet) wall jack is connected to your router somewhere in the house, you can connect the switch directly to the wall jack and have 7 Ethernet ports to connect local devices to (1 port is used by the wall connection). ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pure Plug and Play and Fast *by R***Z on July 16, 2019* I installed Netgear 8 port to expand the Netgear R6700v3 router outputs with 1G port to improve my home network backbone to 1G to reach 4 corners of the house. This particular 8 port switch at the router and the center of distribution.. The switch performed wonderfully. Read on for how I evaluated the switch. -- These are very small and light, much smaller then the impression left from viewing the pictures. -- There is nothing more to the installation then plug it in and power it up. -- Its connects to all 8 ports almost instantly. I reach back to plug it in and view the front and all the ports were connected . -- The ethernet ports on the rear are well labeled and the numbers easily read. -- What is a true convenience is that the lights on the front phsically match the port on the back. Many other switchs reverse the order and its a total annoyance. On this switch draw a line from the port lights to the connector to know which connector is was activity light. nice! -- The front lights are easily seen. The ports show different colors for the speed, green for 1G and yellow for 100m. -- Very very light and can be easily attached to desktop using double side foam tape and it holds in place when cables are attached. -- How about speed performance? I have all 8 ports used to include a TV, Blu-ray player, 2 home security DVRs which (all 100M ports) are all streaming video for this test. The TV and the Blue-ray are streaming 4K UHD video. In addition I have a laptop (with 1G port) and the R6700 router (also 1G port) connected plus 2 standalone IP security cameras (100M ports). The port light colors were correct, Green for the router and PC and yellow for all others. I could tell no difference in the 4K streaming user interface or video performance when connected through the 8 port switch or when connected directly to the router. Every device connected through the switch performed perfectly without any hint of data slowdown. I did a speed test from my PC for the broadband service and I hit the maximum data rate provided by the ISP. One thing could be improved: -- I wish there was something to attach them to a surface. There are no mounting holes . Its a smooth small box. Conclusion: Other than some 2 sided tape for mounting this is a perfect, fast and economical plug and play 1G switch. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Just What I Needed For My Network.... *by C***R on October 23, 2014* This switch was brought due to the fact that I have a wired network that runs from my computer room thru the trailer where I live. I have three computers (Win XP Pro SP3, Win Vista Ultimate SP2, and Win 7 Ultimate SP2), a Sony Blu-Ray Player, a Netgear 4 port router, a WD NAS Storage Drive, three printers (HP-6940, HP-8100e, and Panasonic Panaprinter KX-P1080) and a Linksys 5-port switch. The addition of a print server to better use the old Panasonic printer required another port and due to the setup a different switch was needed since the 5-port switch loses a port since is has to leave one port open as an uplink to the router which leaves it with only 4 ports instead of 5. I got this switch since it answered my need for a 8 port switch and one that doesn't have a set uplink port on the switch. This item replaced the old Linksys switch which was moved to the kitchen network drop to provide an additional set of network ports there as that is where the HP-8100e is located and that's where I normally work on systems when I'm repairing them or cleaning them up which requires a network connection to check out the networking. The installation was straight forward. I turned the power off to the old Linksys switch and unplugged it's connections and mounted the new Netgear switch in it's place and plugged in the stuff I needed to it. After turning on the Sony Blu-Ray player so it would be live on the network when the switch was turned on, I plugged in the Netgear's PS and everything came up with no problems. This switch services the WD NAS drive, the old Linksys switch's uplink from the kitchen, the Sony Blu-ray player, a Dell Dimension 4300 Desktop computer running Win XP SP3, and the Panasonic print server. (The other two computers and HP-6940 printer are on the router's three other ports.) I really didn't need the gigabit switch as a 10/100 would have worked out OK, but now I'm a bit happy that I got it. I've had no trouble with it since I installed it and it continues to work as it should since I plugged it in. A good buy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A switch is a switch if the switch can switch! *by P***H on December 10, 2018* There isn't much to say about a switch other than "does it perform?". In our case, the answer is yes. We have a number of switches running all over in order to spread internet throughout the building in various and sometimes odd ways as we set up all sorts of situations for the benchmarks that go down within these walls. We test all sorts of products and scenarios, and sometimes you need wired internet in places that weren't originally designed to have it, or we find ourselves tapped out. In these situations, we buy a switch, since they can be moved around and re-purposed later anyway. The Netgear GS208 switch seems to be doing its job just fine. We have seen some of the comments about dropping packets and other connectivity issues over time forcing you to cycle power. Personally we haven't seen this, although thanks to those comments, it is on our radar in case it does. If we do run into anything like this, we will make sure to update the review with additional information and score adjustment if needed. So far though, it has been running for days without any issues and will be running for weeks non-stop for its current use. We have plenty of time to discover any anomolies. Like any normal switch, everything is plug and play outside of the power switch on the side having to be turned on (most of your basic switches don't have this). The price is also in the right area, currently around $15.99, which is just right for having 8 ports. Ryan Sanders - Editor - Poc Network // Tech **If you have found our review helpful, please vote it as helpful below so I know. 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