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NETGEAR GS108Ev3 8 Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch ProSAFE Lifetime Protection

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)

9.1

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Ports

158

port, ports, ethernet, plug and play, poe

+94%

-6%

" ... I am by no means a computer guy but I need some more ports for all my tv, video games, blue ray, etc . ... "

" ... That way you can save a little space and cables on the network panel ... "

" ... I needed more ports on my non-gigabit Verizon router, and this did the trick. ... Keep in mind, if you're ordering a gigabit switch and the majority of devices in your network do NOT have gigabit NIC, you're wasting your money. ... If I have a gigabit server, a gigabit switch, and another computer with only 10/100 Mbps NIC, I can't be mad when it's only transferring data at 13MBps. ... "

" ... Nice for an unmanaged switch. ... "

" ... no dead ports. ... "

Product Reliability

110

years, netgear, switches, fail, reliable

+82%

-18%

" ... My New/Old router died after 2 years (NETGEAR), installed this router and not 1 problem, have never had to restart it etc. ... "

" ... Bought a bunch of these over the last few months and they work as expected. ... "

" ... Guessing this will last forever. ... "

" ... Both switches worked as expected. ... "

Setup

102

plug and play, switch, easy to install, easy to setup, configuration

+98%

-2%

" ... Just plug and play. ... "

" ... Installed several days ago. ... "

" ... Installation was easy. ... "

" ... It was easy to setup and so far my download speed is great when running the two. ... "

" ... Easy to setup. ... "

" ... I use it with a Nighthawk router, and it's been easy to integrate the two using the Netgear applications on my phone or in my internet browser. ... "

Ease of Use

switch, web interface, interface, easy to setup, easy to install

+95%

-5%

" ... It was easy to setup and so far my download speed is great when running the two. ... "

" ... If you need a simple switch that works. ... "

" ... Easy to setup. ... Love the user interface. ... "

" ... No real internal setup required needed. ... "

" ... I'm in IT during the day so this was a breeze to set up and I can appreciate the features, but it's simple enough that anybody could. ... "

" ... Setup was easy and intuitive. ... "

Marketplace

expected, advertised, exactly, amazon, works as promised

+92%

-8%

" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "

" ... Works as advertised. ... "

" ... Everything works as promised. ... "

" ... Exactly as expected. ... "

Build Quality

solid, build, heavy, feel, construction

+95%

-5%

" ... Rugged and does its job. ... "

" ... We have had it for 6 months and I have zero issues with it (knock on wood). ... "

" ... Case feels durable. ... "

" ... Reliable and well made ... "

" ... the netgear metal-housing switches are the best SOHO switches there are. ... "

Device Compatibility

devices, connect, computers, nas, manage

+80%

-20%

" ... This is an essential part of any networked home! ... "

" ... Connected to the wall and functions as expected. ... "

" ... Really has sped up my internet access! ... "

" ... This is the perfect item for my needs, I have hooked up three computers to it and they perform flawlessly. ... If you want to manage the switch from your computer, they have assigned a temporary password and just sign in and you have a multitude of options that you can use. ... "

" ... I can monitor, regulate, and manage it with ease. ... "

" ... I work at the headquarters of a small corporation with five computers and five phones and internet. ... We just had new phones installed, and are running all the computers and phones through this unit and have had no problems at all with it. ... "

Product As Described

expected, advertised, exactly, works as promised, working as advertised

+100%

" ... Exactly as advertised. ... "

" ... Works as advertised. ... "

" ... Everything works as promised. ... "

" ... Exactly as expected. ... "

Wifi

router, wifi, switch, vlan, home network

+88%

-12%

" ... Solved a network problem simply and cost-effectively. ... "

" ... I feel like my network speed has increased (using the same router) due to the VLAN functionality. ... "

" ... My New/Old router died after 2 years (NETGEAR), installed this router and not 1 problem, have never had to restart it etc. ... "

" ... Great non blocking switch have two of them working on my home network, would buy again. ... "

" ... I haven't had any issues with it since plugging it in, and it was quick and simple to integrate into my home network. ... I use it with a Nighthawk router, and it's been easy to integrate the two using the Netgear applications on my phone or in my internet browser. ... "

Delivery

expected, box, works as expected, arrived, shipped

+89%

-11%

" ... arrived quickly and works exactly as he expected ... "

" ... Arrived on time and works as expected ... "

" ... Received OK. Works as expected. ... "

" ... this works as promised. ... "

Network

signal, router, house, home network, netgear

+94%

-6%

" ... My guess would be this router could easily give a good signal in 1500-2000 sq section of any home. ... "

" ... My New/Old router died after 2 years (NETGEAR), installed this router and not 1 problem, have never had to restart it etc. ... "

" ... no signal loss between the channels or loss or speed. ... "

" ... Great thruput speeds and enough ports for all my network needs. ... "

" ... I haven't had any issues with it since plugging it in, and it was quick and simple to integrate into my home network. ... "

ISP

router, modems, always, access, internet

+88%

-12%

" ... Really has sped up my internet access! ... "

" ... Always have great success with netgear. ... "

" ... I use it with a Nighthawk router, and it's been easy to integrate the two using the Netgear applications on my phone or in my internet browser. ... "

" ... You can do so if you have a VM with a bridged NIC ... "

" ... Using them with both a Xfinity and ATT VDSL modems. ... Much less complicated than a router. ... "

Price

switch, reasonable, good product, worth, steal

+89%

-11%

" ... Overall it is a must buy on price and function. ... "

" ... Good price and reliable. ... "

" ... Nice for the price. ... "

" ... Impressive for under two hundred bucks. ... "

" ... Nice for the price. ... "

" ... Great product at a great price. ... "

Design

metal, switch, rock solid, appears, well made

+97%

-3%

" ... Case feels durable. ... "

" ... The blue light on the top makes it look like it was designed by a cylon or something. ... "

" ... Looks sleek very well made product. ... "

" ... I like the futuristic design and the fact that it is smaller than my older unit. ... "

" ... Physically it looks and feels heavy, solid, quality. ... "

" ... This thing is Rock Solid and does exactly what it's supposed to do. ... "

Software Platform

switch, management, gui, web, interface

+52%

-48%

" ... Make sure to update the firmware so that you can use the web management UI. ... "

" ... Trial and Error: you must manually type in the new password in order to change it. ... "

" ... 2 the web management interface is accessible from any port on the switch, regardless of VLAN configuration. ... Upgrades through the web interface were fairly straightforward. ... "

" ... Web UI is extremely simplistic. ... "

" ... Management GUI is easy to understand and operate. ... "

" ... Good management interface, either via app or onboard web server. ... "

Capacity

office, switch, small office, house, network

+100%

" ... My wife and I live in a 2 bedroom 2.5 bath 2 story townhome. ... My guess would be this router could easily give a good signal in 1500-2000 sq section of any home. ... "

" ... a real charmer 4 hard wired CAT6 East end of home base serving fireplace room ... "

" ... This is an essential part of any networked home! ... "

" ... a very nice switch for use I n a small office ... "

" ... Just built a home and hardwired internet though out the house. ... "

" ... Use this to control my home theater equipment and a network repeater. ... My AV system backs up to the master bedroom and gives me a jack for my MacBook Pro in the bedroom area. ... "

Overall performance

fast, speeds, reliable, job, get the job

+100%

" ... Glad that I bought this product, it works vefy well with the system that I have in place, has sped up my computers ability to process information. ... "

" ... Works great so far. ... "

" ... Works like its supposed to! ... "

" ... you don't have to be an IT tech to get the job done, it just works. ... "

" ... Does the job as most switches do. ... "

USB

stuff, simply, really, good, usb

+100%

" ... Just plug and play. ... "

" ... Plug and play, there really isn't any more to this. ... "

" ... Plug and play - nothing to install, etc. ... "

" ... plug and play, no problems ever ... "

" ... Just simply just plug and play. ... "

Size

compact, small footprint, variety, rock solid, jump

+100%

" ... Didn't need a huge switch, so this worked great, small footprint and easily sticks to the side and out of the way on the side of my receiver (using 3M wall tape) ... "

" ... Small, fast, durable, and can be mounted in a variety of ways. ... "

" ... Its small footprint means that it fits well in my small networking closet and its metal construction is appreciated as well. ... "

" ... Small, compact gigabit connectivity. ... "

" ... Love the form factor ... "

Apps

management, interface, web interface, use the web, ui

+65%

-35%

" ... Make sure to update the firmware so that you can use the web management UI. ... "

" ... Web UI is extremely simplistic. ... "

" ... Good management interface, either via app or onboard web server. ... "

" ... Really happy with the web interface - simple, modern and intuitive. ... "

" ... Please download and install these two packages from Microsoft web site. ... "

" ... Use the web interface only when needed. ... "

Controls

managed, basic, un, manage, intuitive

+67%

-33%

" ... It's a tiny switch. ... "

" ... Solid little switch. ... "

" ... Great basic (un-managed) switch. ... "

" ... Functionally it's a great semi managed switch. ... "

" ... It's a minor gripe, but the port LEDs are a bit too bright, though that's true of most electronics, and easily solved by facing the ports toward the wall or picking up some cheap LED dimmers. ... "

" ... It's a switch and works as a switch. ... "

Firmware

upgrade, update the firmware, update, make sure, web

+53%

-47%

" ... Make sure you install the firmware update and you should have no problems. ... "

" ... Make sure to update the firmware so that you can use the web management UI. ... "

" ... - The advice: make a restore point before installing the software, change the IP Address of the switch, then restore your PC. ... "

Cables

cat 5e, wire, power cord, ports, 6 cables

+93%

-7%

" ... Wire up as much as you can, leaving your wifi to take care of your mobile devices. ... "

" ... Great for adding additional ports to the end of an existing long wire run. ... "

" ... Electrician will use cat5e/cat6 cables to wire your house for telephone use because they are just as cheap as regular telephone line and more readily avaiable. ... "

" ... I ran some CAT-6 Cables from my Living Room into two bedrooms and wired up my house. ... "

" ... Just connect the wires and Boom ... "

" ... Plug in the cables. ... "

Returns

return, returning, replace, late to return, submitted

+14%

-86%

" ... I will be returning this item. ... "

" ... too late to return . ... "

" ... Died after only a couple months and to late for a return. ... "

" ... When that didn't work I told them I wanted an RMA to return and replace the device because clearly it is defective in some manner as it won't let you log in. ... So, it's too late to return them to Amazon, and the 90 day telephone support is long gone. ... "

" ... Finding no way to recover the device, I am left with no option but to package the thing back up and return it. ... "

Gaming

ps4, switch, streaming, s8000, great for gaming

+100%

" ... Nice for someone like me who lives downtown in an apartment and needs to manage half a dozen devices and plays a lot of games. ... "

" ... I feels really premium with my gaming setup and has a really good QoS system. ... It has pre-installed gaming and streaming presets. ... "

" ... 3 PCs/Laptops, 2 TVs, 1 PS4, 1 XBOX 360. ... "

" ... I've got my PC, Steam Link, PS3, PS4, 360, and Wii connected, and have had zero trouble getting up and running, not even a power cycle along the way. ... If you're hooking up several gaming and computer systems, gaming online, or running a media server at home, this will work perfectly and with zero hassle to get up and running. ... "

" ... Allows gamers to have PS4 and PC in same room along with a laptop. ... "

" ... I don't know how but somehow its taking gaming more priority to not lag while there are 2 videos streaming at the same time. ... "

" ... Useful if you got a small office and lots of computers and video gaming consoles that you need hard wired for fast 1000Mbps speed. ... "

Features

switch, vlan, feature, blue, advanced

+92%

-8%

" ... The VLAN functionality is awesome and seems to work as designed. ... "

" ... Great prioritization features without going full managed which would be over the head of most people. ... "

" ... there are different modes and the ineffable is not obvious. ... I finally ended up using the 892.1Q Advanced mode ... "

" ... So the blue LED isn’t a problem at all. ... "

" ... Lots of features in a powerful, well built, and reliable little package. ... "

" ... It has many of the features an enterprise switch might have like my cisco just no command line. ... "

" ... Really minimal support for link aggregation, and other advanced features. ... "

Comfort

solid, nicely, metal, links, keeping

+100%

" ... Bottom line is some frustration but joy in the end. ... "

" ... I have 36 links, and this fit in nicely. ... "

" ... Keeping my fingers crossed. ... "

" ... perfect for the job at hand. ... "

" ... I like the solid metal and sturdy feel. ... "

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