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NETGEAR GS408EPP Easy Mount 8 Port Gigabit PoE Smart Managed Plus Gigabit Switch 8 Port 124w Power over Ethernet ProSAFE Lifetime Protection
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Ports
164ports, poe, ethernet, gigabit, 8 port
+88%
-12%
" ... Good Gigabit Switches ... "
" ... This newer unit runs cool to the touch even with 250Mb internet traffic pumping from port to port. ... "
" ... I like this gigabit switch. ... "
" ... Plug and play to your current modem or router been using one for years with no maintenance so I got a second one. ... "
" ... Just plug it in and away you go. ... "
" ... Works like a charm, this switch did the trick, I had an issue where I had one outlet and needed two Ethernet Cat6 port connections for a plotter and printer. ... "
" ... plugged them in and you are done. ... "
" ... I bought unmanaged, but managed ones exist, as well as ones with more ports (mine have 5 ports). ... "
Product Reliability
109years, switches, netgear, fail, reliable
+70%
-30%
" ... in the future it may serve as a link to an xbox but right now its been up and running stable for a couple weeks , GREAT. ... "
" ... Guessing this will last forever. ... "
" ... Both switches worked as expected. ... "
" ... over a year and never had a problem. ... "
" ... No issues in 6 months with this device. ... "
" ... Reliable and well made ... "
" ... Never a problem. ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
Setup
94easy to install, switch, plug and play, plug, configure
+95%
-5%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... No real internal setup required needed. ... "
" ... Setup was easy and intuitive. ... "
" ... no setup required. ... "
Ease of Use
77switch, web interface, setup, easy to install, interface
+94%
-6%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... no setup required. ... "
" ... Thanks for painless to install and easy to use device. ... "
Marketplace
75works, works as expected, amazon, exactly, thanks
+89%
-11%
" ... Exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Happy with quality and seller ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Combined with Amazon Plus makes for excellent value. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
Device Compatibility
64devices, connected, network, computers, manage
+77%
-23%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Works well with all the other NETGEAR devices in this line. ... Now able to add more network connected devices to the entertainment center. ... "
" ... Has been working great in a home media closet to connect a number of devices. ... "
Wifi
55switch, router, wifi, ip address, home network
+84%
-16%
" ... This is also used to share an ethernet network printer w/ the family. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... You can do so if you have a VM with a bridged NIC ... "
" ... Much less complicated than a router. ... "
" ... I owned multiple Netgear network devices and they've all worked as expected with few if any problems. ... "
" ... Just built a home and hardwired internet though out the house. ... "
" ... There's even a handy utility to help you find these switches on a network. ... "
" ... Use this to control my home theater equipment and a network repeater. ... Now able to add more network connected devices to the entertainment center. ... This is great as I can get a direct connection to our MacBook Pro without relying on a Wi-Fi connection. ... "
Network
55router, switch, house, wifi, home network
+89%
-11%
" ... This is also used to share an ethernet network printer w/ the family. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Much less complicated than a router. ... "
" ... I owned multiple Netgear network devices and they've all worked as expected with few if any problems. ... "
" ... All combined I now pull 150 down and get 13 up on a 100/10 connection, not bad! ... "
" ... Just built a home and hardwired internet though out the house. ... "
Build Quality
53solid, plastic, switch, heavy, construction
+96%
-4%
" ... Case feels durable. ... "
" ... Reliable and well made ... "
" ... the netgear metal-housing switches are the best SOHO switches there are. ... "
" ... Box is strong or heavy duty and appears to be working properly. ... "
" ... Nice metal case, compact size and mounting screws on the bottom. ... "
" ... Works like it should and the build quality is excellent! ... "
" ... Physically it looks and feels heavy, solid, quality. ... "
" ... The chassis is actually really well-built. ... "
Product As Described
52works, works as expected, exactly, expected, described
+100%
" ... Exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Product exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Received OK. Works as expected. ... "
ISP
43internet, network, router, isp, modem
+81%
-19%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... From routers to switches to modems, they have the best. ... "
" ... FWIW I also bought the Nighthawk AC1900 and a DOCSIS modem as well. ... "
" ... I work at the headquarters of a small corporation with five computers and five phones and internet. ... "
Software Platform
42switch, management, web, interface, netgear
+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. ... "
" ... Really happy with the web interface - simple, modern and intuitive. ... "
" ... Use the web interface only when needed. ... "
Delivery
41arrived, described, shipped, arrived on time, works as promised
+85%
-15%
" ... Arrived on time and works as expected ... "
" ... Received OK. Works as expected. ... "
" ... this works as promised. ... "
" ... Delivery was super quick. ... "
" ... It arrived on time, is super simple to hook up, and seems to work fine. ... "
" ... Came in as expected! ... "
" ... This worked perfectly right out of the box. ... "
" ... Excellent price and 2 day Prime delivery! ... "
Price
36switch, worth, money, waste, value
+89%
-11%
" ... Good price and reliable. ... "
" ... Impressive for under two hundred bucks. ... "
" ... Nice for the price. ... "
" ... Great product at a great price. ... "
" ... Can't be beat! ... "
" ... Awesome, well worth the purchase price. ... "
" ... Not a bad switch for the price. ... "
" ... Good quality for a reasonable price. ... "
Capacity
33switch, office, house, small office, network
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... No issues in the small office environment. ... "
" ... Fantastic little switch even for a small office setup. ... "
" ... I bought this for home use. ... "
" ... I purchased for office at work and it is working well. ... "
Design
32looks, design, metal, switch, feels
+91%
-9%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... The chassis is actually really well-built. ... "
" ... This thing is Rock Solid and does exactly what it's supposed to do. ... "
" ... I like the solid metal and sturdy feel. ... "
Overall performance
31job, job done, fast, performance, reliable
+100%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... A cheap switch that works well and gets the job done. ... "
" ... Fast and reliable. ... "
" ... Great performance and reliabilty. ... "
" ... I set it up once and it does the job. ... "
Cables
26power cord, connections, patch, cat6, cat 6
+88%
-12%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... All connections are running at gigabit speed with proper cabling. ... "
" ... Just connect the wires and Boom ... "
" ... Plug in the cables. ... "
" ... The best product i have purchase to extend rj45 connection and the best part i don't need a power cord. ... "
Controls
24managed, access, select, intuitive, control
+58%
-42%
" ... Solid little switch. ... "
" ... Great basic (un-managed) switch. ... "
" ... Functionally it's a great semi managed switch. ... "
" ... It use the power from my main 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. ... "
" ... It has many of the features an enterprise switch might have like my cisco just no command line. ... "
" ... Intuitive and always accessible. ... "
Firmware
24netgear, update, upgrade, update the firmware, switch
+42%
-58%
" ... After setting up an esoteric file transfer protocol (TFTP) server to upload the firmware updates (it had FW so old there was no option to upload through the web UI) I entered the connection information to provide the update from and it errored out on the first byte in the transfer. ... "
" ... However, the firmware is garbage. ... "
" ... I needed to update the firmware to "fix" the Windows 10 bug. ... "
" ... New firmware did not help. ... "
" ... Web GUI sometimes wouldn't save settings, even after upgrade of firmware and factory defaulting. ... "
" ... If you update the firmware, it no longer works in Chrome (can't login, no prompt) and have to use Firefox. ... "
" ... Don't use Web GUI to upgrade firmware. ... "
" ... Getting only 45+mb transfer did all firmware upgrade and downgrades and setting does not go over 5+mb new product got to throw in garbage wasting my time. ... "
Apps
23web interface, web, interface, management, switch
+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. ... "
" ... Works right out of the box or can be "managed" usin a web based interface. ... "
" ... Other than that changing priorities on the ports is an easy task on app. ... "
USB
20usb, plug, play, hubs, desk
+100%
" ... Plug and play, there really isn't any more to this. ... "
" ... Plug and play and forget about it. ... "
" ... Plug and play - nothing to install, etc. ... "
" ... plug and play, no problems ever ... "
" ... Just simply just plug and play. ... "
" ... I like that these hubs are no maintenance and they are plug and play. ... "
" ... It's plug and play. ... "
" ... This was truly plug & play. ... "
Features
19features, feature, advanced, select, price
+84%
-16%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Management options leave much to be desired but its a really good switch regardless. ... "
" ... Functions as expected. ... "
Size
17compact, well, solid, size, footprint
+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 ... "
" ... Very well built, compact, and inconspicuous. ... "
" ... Small and robust. ... "
" ... Small enough to fit in most places. ... "
Returns
14replacement, back, late, amazon, unit
+7%
-93%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Returning for a different brand. ... "
" ... Next day replacement is not really next day replacement. ... "
" ... I will try back at a later time, hopefully I will get these replaced in short order, in the meantime I have ordered a different brand switch. ... "
" ... Now I have boxes with missing UPC symbols and can't send them back. ... "
Device Stand
12mounting, mount, wall mounted, desk, rack
+100%
" ... This is great for mounting unsentimental somewhere ... "
" ... Super easy setup and came with brackets for multiple mounting options (standard cabinet or wall mounting.) ... "
" ... I have it wall mounted on a wall next to my Entertainment Center and to be honest I forget it is even there (It's on a blind corner). ... "
" ... AND: I am glad Netgear still provides mounting holes on the back so we can wall-mount it. ... "
" ... It's wall-mounted, fanless, and is working great. ... "
" ... Mounts easily to the bottom of my desk. ... "
" ... I was even able to use the mounting brackets to mount to a wall instead of a rack. ... "
" ... Everything included to mount to a rack. ... "
Gaming
11switch, streaming, videos, s8000, online
+91%
-9%
" ... 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. ... "
" ... This switch is perfect for gaming or streaming! ... "
" ... Useful if you got a small office and lots of computers and video gaming consoles that you need hard wired for fast 1000Mbps speed. ... "
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