NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS308) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount
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NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS308) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount

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Product ID: 118018953
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  • Brand
    NETGEAR
  • Number of Ports
    8
  • Included Components
    8-Port Switch
  • Color
    Yellow
  • Compatible Devices
    Computers and
8 Gigabit Ports
🌱Energy Efficient
🔌Plug-and-Play Setup

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Description

🔗 Connect with Confidence!

  • EFFORTLESS SETUP - No software or configuration needed—just plug it in and enjoy instant connectivity.
  • RELIABLE WARRANTY - Backed by an industry-leading 3-year limited hardware warranty for peace of mind.
  • VERSATILE PLACEMENT - Designed for both desktop and wall mount, fitting seamlessly into any workspace.
  • SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY - Experience lightning-fast data transfer with 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, perfect for your home or office.
  • WHISPER QUIET OPERATION - Enjoy a noise-free environment with silent operation, ideal for sensitive settings.

The NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS308) is a robust networking solution designed for seamless connectivity in both home and office environments. With 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, it offers a simple plug-and-play setup, silent operation, and energy-efficient design, making it the perfect choice for professionals seeking reliability and performance.

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Specifications

ColorYellow
Case Material TypeMetal
Data Transfer Rate1 Gigabits Per Second
Current Rating0.01 Amps
PlatformNot Machine Specific
Switch TypeMetal
Voltage12 Volts (DC)
Compatible DevicesComputers, servers, other switches, and networking hardware
InterfaceRJ45
Number of Ports8
Item Weight0.39 Kilograms
Item Dimensions L x W x H6.22"L x 4.02"W x 1.02"H

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Althought the spec states cat5, does this GS116 also support cat6?
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Is it one input and 8 output? Or no?

Reviews

4.8

All from verified purchases

K**Z

Awesome!

Great product and it works just as advertised. Just plug it into an outlet, plug your cords into the ports, and enjoy the internet. Our last Netgear 5 port switches were dying but they were also almost 15 yrs old.I took pictures of the serial numbers so I can do the product registration online.The only issue I have is that the product was delivered and the plastic package was wide open. Luckily my delivery instructions are to go inside my office building & leave at our door. We're on the 2nd floor so it was semi-safe from pilfering (theft), although there are other businesses on our floor with customers that come into the building so.

D**L

Ideal para administrar conexiones

Uso este switch en mi casa en conjunto con un router de la misma marca, es excelente, tiene funciones para administrar el tráfico, crear redes virtuales y muchas otras cosas que pueden ser útiles. También es muy fácil de usar, puede ser usado con la configuración de fábrica solo conectando a la energía y conectando dispositivos o se puede hacer una configuración avanzada.

D**L

Very Simple to set up, worked within seconds

Worked Instantly, zero issues very simple set up as advertised.I just had to plug the router into Socket 1, plug in its own power cord, the put everything else with an ethernet cable into the remaining 2-8 Sockets and boom, back to High Speed internet.The design of it also works extremely well, if you set it up and powered it correctly each port that you plug in should have a small Green light to show you're good to go.The ONE issue that could show up however is the Power Cord it ships with is 5ft long, that could lead to some issues if you need a longer cord, though in my case it was perfect.

A**4

Cost effective solution

Very simple plug and play, for a great price. I have a lot of smart devices I needed to connect, not to mention ethernet ports throughout my house, and all I had to do was plug this into my router and the smart hubs and I was up and running.

C**R

NETGEAR 8-Port Unmanaged Switch - GS308

NETGEAR 8-Port Unmanaged Switch - GS308 is a great little switch if you just need to split one Ethernet line into 7 or less more lines (one port is for the incoming line to be split). But that's it, just that simple, plug in one Ethernet line from your source (home cable modem in my case) into additional lines to feed additional routers and that is about it. Simple, quick, and easy to install, just plug and play, lol. Mine runs 24/7/365 and NEVER gets warm much less hot, never stops working, lights keep blinking to let you know it's still working, well the power light stays on steady, but the data lines blink with a wink to let me know I can depend on them, no worries. However, NO software which is actually a good thing if you just want a simple splitter with zero ability to manage or control what gets fed to what, when, how, etc. At first that was all I needed, now I need more and find myself upgrading again. I started with a 5-port switch that had 1 input port with 4 output ports, and no management software. I expanded and needed more so I bought an 8-port which added 3 more ports, nothing more, nothing less. Now I need to be able to manage some of my ports so I will be getting another NETGEAR 8-Port Switch with options for management from my desktop, laptop, smartphone, etc. and a little security built-in among other things which I find more necessary every day. I will be sticking with NETGEAR for the solid construction and long life reliability of their products. I will leave a review for whichever model ends up running with my system so I can speak to their software and management solutions. This is only for my home networking solution and served me well, so no need to change brands, just a little more money for more features that the next models up the NETGEAR line have to offer. It will be either the GS308T (simple managed switch version) or maybe for a few dollars more (what a great name for a movie) do a little future proofing with a GS308P or GS108PE-300NAS if I don't breakdown and spend even more for extra security, but then it gets more complicated with the software and I like keeping things as simple as possible while serving my actual needs. NETGEAR has never let me down and you definitely get what you pay for over TP-Link (NEVER AGAIN) for example. Stick with what works, brands you know and know they stand behind their products. You cannot go wrong with NETGEAR unless you get a model without enough ports or without port management if you need it, otherwise this model will serve you well. NETGEAR switches with their metal cases are far superior to the ones with the cheap plastic cases which can and do break as well as overheat in my personal experience.

L**D

Does the job and its inexpensive

I feel like I have a ton of these tucked away somewhere from when we moved offices. I didn't want to spend a lot of money and wanted the most up to date Switch - very happy with this choice!

F**S

Solid 8 port switch.

Plug and play, switch came in perfect condition and works perfectly. Have 2 computers and a ps5 plugged into it right now. Light weight. It’s not to bright either.

P**G

So far so good

Easy to install, my previous switch dies after a power surge and it was nice to have the option to get same day delivery. It was plug and play and I was back up and running the same day

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