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NETGEAR 24 Port Fast Ethernet Unmanaged Switch Rackmount Fast Ethernet ProSAFE Lifetime Protection JFS524
Last Updated: February 28, 2019 (Refresh Now)
9.0
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Total Reviews
798
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Review Analysis - 511 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ports
78switch, ports, port, router, plug
+87%
-13%
" ... Run one internet connection to splitter, have four devices out. ... "
" ... We have one Ethernet cord leaving the router inside the house to a nearby studio that is a home office. ... This device allows us to hard wire via Ethernet several computers in the studio office. ... "
" ... I needed more ports than my router delivered. ... This switch is plug and play. ... "
" ... Purchased and used with its big brother Netgear 24 port switch. ... "
" ... This is a nice compact switch that allows for 4 additional connections. ... "
" ... There are FASTER versions of this switch that I use for IP/TV but for normal internet traffic this is sufficient. ... "
" ... Great little unmanaged switch. ... "
" ... I would highly recommend this product if you are splitting an Ethernet line. ... "
Product Reliability
46months, years, worked, issues, failed
+61%
-39%
" ... Have had this product for several years now and have not had one single issue with it. ... "
" ... dependable & works great! ... "
" ... Working great so far. ... "
" ... It's been awesome going on more than a year now. ... "
" ... Worked as specified. ... "
" ... Using 5 of them at the office, no hiccups for a few years now. ... "
" ... Working well after several years. ... "
" ... I've had it almost a year without any problems. ... "
Setup
37setup, plug and play, easy to install, install, easy to set
+89%
-11%
" ... So well made and easy to setup. ... "
" ... Plug and play installation. ... "
" ... Worked first time with no setup. ... "
" ... No configuration needed. ... "
" ... The installation was a breeze with one 100 foot ethernet cable that's pictured on the left from the router upstairs and rest of the connections plugged in with no issues! ... "
" ... easy to install ... "
" ... No setup required and works great. ... "
" ... works like a champ.easy to set up, just plug and play. ... "
Ease of Use
30easy to install, simple, switch, setup, easy to set
+97%
-3%
" ... It's a switch, plain and simple. ... "
" ... It's a simple switch . ... "
" ... Easy to use and solved my problem. ... "
" ... Works perfectly and couldn't be simpler to use. ... "
" ... Easy to plug in and start using immediately. ... "
" ... Inexpensive switch makes my life easier. ... "
" ... So well made and easy to setup. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
Overall performance
29fast, job, 100 mb, works great, sacrifice
+86%
-14%
" ... Does the job. ... "
" ... Speed increased immediately. ... "
" ... With this I was able to have the extra ports and not sacrifice speed. ... "
" ... met all expectations, works like a champ . ... "
" ... So it works well, but only up to 100 MBS and I also found that when I did tests, speeds varied as much as 10-15 MBS so it wasn't very reliable. ... "
" ... Also run a gigabyte speed. ... "
" ... I have it mounted to the side of my computer desk and have not had a single issue with it. ... "
" ... I have never had a problem and they are fast. ... "
Device Compatibility
29switch, connect, computers, works great, ports
+90%
-10%
" ... Works great for my inter processor network for my Raspberry PI 3's in of Hadoop cluster. ... "
" ... I plugged it in, plugged in a couple of devices, and that was that! ... "
" ... Now able to have the smart tv and laptop wired. ... "
" ... We were needing hto connect a lot of devices from upstairs to downstairs and this is exactly what we needed. ... "
" ... I needed it to connect a smart lighting system and it works great! ... "
" ... Works as intended, i purchased 3 of these to run my various windows and linux pcs in my room. ... "
" ... Great for connecting multiple devices. ... "
" ... Nice switch for add on ports for home automation hubs. ... Smart Home: Digital Assistants, Home Automation, and the Internet of Things ... "
Network
28switch, network, home network, devices, wifi
+86%
-14%
" ... Solved my problem by replacing a old piggybacked wireless router we were using for a switch. ... "
" ... Decided I better hav a spare, or at least ready if I want to expand my home network ... "
" ... The reason I bought it is because at 30'-40' from the router my wireless signal was not very strong. ... Using this splitter my signal is solid on both devices and no longer dependent on WiFi. ... "
" ... Basically if you have high speed internet, over 100 MBS, you need to order the NETGEAR G5305 model, which is a champ. ... The G5305 holds the signal quite steady varying only 1-5 MBS tops. ... "
" ... I have 20 CAT 6 lines running through it and 2 wifi routers. ... "
" ... Perfect little line sharing device for all the gear in the master bedroom. ... "
" ... I have a number of older Netgear switches, so I got this one when I expanded my home network. ... "
" ... Needed a switch to add a couple of new computers to the home network. ... "
Marketplace
23product, works as advertised, works, fast, amazon
+96%
-4%
" ... Thanks and blessings . ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Product is as described. ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... Quick ship and product as described. ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... exactly as it was described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
ISP
22netgear, switch, modem, netgear switches, network
+82%
-18%
" ... I might have been able to reconfigure the old router better but this was a quick and easy solution. ... "
" ... My new NETGEAR dwitch has worked flawlessly for a month now with no reboot necesssary! ... "
" ... Bridgiest bridge I've ever bridged with. ... "
" ... I have my house wired up better then at&t or Comcast could ever do. ... "
" ... Netgear ProSAFE series has never let me down ... "
" ... I can always rely on NETGEAR. ... "
" ... I have never had problems with Netgear switches . ... "
" ... I have purchased Netgear switches before and this one is working just fine. ... "
Price
21good, value, switch, reasonable, point
+100%
" ... Quick delivery and a good price. ... "
" ... Wonderful value priced product ... "
" ... Good value for the cost. ... "
" ... Good price too! ... "
" ... This switch had good reviews and reliable at an effective price point. ... "
" ... Price and brand name ... "
" ... Great unmanged switch at a good price. ... "
" ... Compact- price reasonable. ... "
Wifi
17wifi, devices, switch, network, wired
+88%
-12%
" ... Remember wired is better than WiFi. ... "
" ... Use it at my entertainment systems for all my smart devices instead of wi-fi. ... "
" ... I'm running about 45 of these throughout my 50 acre Network! ... "
" ... Have no problem extending my router to 4 other e-net devices ... "
" ... Keeps the WiFi from overload. ... "
" ... My wifi is faster ... "
" ... Using this switch between those 3 devices and the router has improved the efficiency of this segment of my network. ... "
" ... Solved my problem by replacing a old piggybacked wireless router we were using for a switch. ... "
Delivery
14arrived, fast, box, shipping, quickly
+93%
-7%
" ... Works great and arrived quickly. ... "
" ... Great value and timely shipping, works perfectly. ... "
" ... It arrived in two days and works very well. ... "
" ... Same-day delivery was awesome! ... "
" ... Good product and arrived on time. ... "
" ... Quick delivery and a good price. ... "
" ... It arrived on time, works great. ... "
" ... thank you for fast delivery amazon ... "
Product As Described
12works as advertised, works, exactly, worked, product
+100%
" ... exactly as it was described. ... "
" ... Works as described ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Worked as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... exactly as described ... "
" ... works as advertised ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
Build Quality
11metal case, made, durable, switch, sturdy
+100%
" ... It does what it's supposed to do and is pretty sturdy. ... "
" ... High quality and durable! ... "
" ... Pretty much bombproof metal. ... "
" ... Metal case is great for when you need this little switch to be placed out where ppl may bump it or kick it. ... "
" ... Feels very sturdy and well made and does not get hot. ... "
" ... In case you are wondering, these things last forever. ... "
" ... But I love these little Netgear boxes because they are made of metal and feel like something in your hands, instead of the cheap feel of the weightless plastic ones. ... "
" ... Box is metal, and it seems well built ... "
Cables
9power cord, plug, cables, cat, wired
+78%
-22%
" ... Unpack, power on, plug all your cables. ... "
" ... Small form factor, which is nice and comes with power cord. ... "
" ... Switch was fine (even after falling 4 feet to the tile floor), needed a new power cord though. ... "
" ... This is ery useful if you want to extended your computers if you are out of wire range. ... "
" ... really good product if you want to split your cat 5e cable to ron other devices ... "
" ... You plug in your in cable and out cables. ... "
Capacity
8signal, home network, home, floor, ethernet
+88%
-13%
" ... One was sufficient to cover a 10,000 SQ warehouse even though it was mounted at one end of the rectangle building with excellent signal strength. ... "
" ... Looks like I'll have to do all dedicated runs in my home theater from the other room. ... "
" ... used to extend my ether net in the attic ... "
" ... Enough capacity for the whole in home network. ... "
" ... Got it for my son's dorm room and he said it works great ... "
" ... Helped us add a switch in our server room. ... "
" ... Perfect little line sharing device for all the gear in the master bedroom. ... "
Returns
7returned, sent, purchased, model, late
-100%
" ... I'm not sure if I received a defective unit but I'm definitely returning. ... "
" ... We had to return the fs116 and rebuy the gs116 which was $50 more. ... "
" ... Returned to amazon. ... "
" ... It's far too late to return them now. ... "
" ... Life got in the way and now checking I missed the return window. ... "
" ... I gave up and returned it. ... "
" ... I sent this back. ... "
Software Platform
6load, home, even, device, automation
+67%
-33%
" ... Smart Home: Digital Assistants, Home Automation, and the Internet of Things ... "
" ... Kudo's to Amazon for still selling needed hardware. ... "
" ... So, this device is compatible with Google Wifi device. ... "
" ... Hooked all TVs to it to keep the load on wifi down. ... "
Size
6works, small, time, switch, simple
+100%
" ... This is a nice compact switch that allows for 4 additional connections. ... "
" ... simple small works ... "
" ... Compact- price reasonable. ... "
" ... Works great and very compact. ... "
" ... Very lightweight, had it up and running in no time. ... "
" ... Works perfect & I love the compact design. ... "
Print Quality
3item, household
+100%
" ... Like next to a copier or printer. ... "
" ... Their wording in the small print "one rebate per household" should only apply to the same item and not include a different item being purchased by a person in that household. ... "
Internet
3+67%
-33%
" ... Would have ordered a G for faster internet switching ... "
" ... But it works good for internet distribution. ... "
Comfort
3small, plastic, netgear, metal, made
+100%
" ... Received in great shape. ... "
" ... Hands down this switch is above Trendnet and D- Link. ... "
" ... But I love these little Netgear boxes because they are made of metal and feel like something in your hands, instead of the cheap feel of the weightless plastic ones. ... "
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