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NETGEAR 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch JGS524 Desktop or Rackmount and Limited Lifetime Protection
Last Updated: August 18, 2022 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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Connectivity
150ports, ethernet, port, netgear, 8 port
+89%
-11%
" ... Plug and Go. ... "
" ... Had four items on my desk grabbing WIFI. ... "
" ... In Extreme Networks speak, to get it to work I used: "enable sharing <master port> grouping <port list> algorithm address-based L2" ... "
" ... Use VLAN->802.1Q->Advanced to configure VLAN trunking. ... VLAN Membership : Specify which ports in what VLAN. ... As long as you configure the other end of the Trunk port correctly, all VLAN should pass through the trunk port without issue. ... "
" ... 2 of my cameras are connected to a 4 port switch in front of this one, which I then connected to this unit, and it streams videos smoothly. ... "
" ... 4 ethernet ports ... "
" ... Well, Its an unmanaged Ethernet switch. ... The questions asked me about user interface, wifi signal and tech support. ... "
" ... I ordered this 16-Port switch to upgrade my old 8-port one and have been very pleased with it for the two weeks that I have had it. ... All my devices are working just as well as before - plus my new devices now have Internet access. ... "
Usage
73easy to use, netgear, easy, switch, plug and play
+92%
-8%
" ... Installation by mounting to the side of the cable management cabinet was 5 minutes tops. ... "
" ... Set up plugged in hooked up turned on . ... "
" ... The user interface is easy to use. ... "
" ... Quick and easy setup. ... "
" ... No setup needed . ... "
" ... Easy to do and it works flawlessly. ... "
" ... The hookup/installation was super easy and speed doesn't seem to be compromised, with four (4) connections running out of it. ... "
" ... Very simple to use. ... "
Reliability
43working, switch, fail, ago, reliable
+74%
-26%
" ... Just plugged it in. ... "
" ... worked very well ... "
" ... There's no SNMP, but the switch has worked flawlessly for years. ... "
" ... This has been my go to switch at home and work for close to 20 years. ... "
" ... Once installed the issues were gone. ... "
" ... I'm still using one of these that I bought 14 years ago. ... These things are beasts, and just plain work. ... "
" ... All were put in service within the last 10 years. ... "
" ... Works as expected, and very reliable over the years. ... "
Network
40network, router, wifi, netgear, home network
+88%
-13%
" ... Old 10/100 switch had bottleneck my home network. ... "
" ... This is for the new high speed the rent signals ... "
" ... Signal seems to go through with no loss. ... "
" ... I have been using the Netgear Ethernet Unmanaged Switches for a long time and never had a problem. ... "
" ... I use this switch in my home office in combination with Linksys Velop mesh and Hitron MoCA adapters to create a wired backhaul between mesh nodes, as well as to connect some wired devices like the printer and some streaming media devices. ... "
" ... Had four items on my desk grabbing WIFI. ... "
" ... My internet speeds over my home network dramatically increased. ... "
" ... Our home network is a Netgear Orbi RBK50 mesh WiFi system & we needed to expand the wired backhaul due to a full-house of telecommuters & distance learners. ... The Orbi satellite (RBS50) automatically connects wirelessly to the Orbi router (RBR50). ... "
Marketplace
31return, replacement, box, arrived, another
+48%
-52%
" ... Since the box is open, I am not sure whether any item in the box is missing. ... I am not sure if I need to return the product. ... "
" ... that forces me to have to order another one to replace it. ... I sure wish I can return this one for replacement. ... "
" ... Cannot return as it is filling a critical need of a failed unit (another vendor). ... "
" ... I order the first one and it arrived and did not work out of box. ... I will never order this product online again. ... "
" ... This item was listed as new yet the item was apparently used. ... "
" ... In addition, we are outside of the Amazon return window too. ... "
" ... Product arrived in used condition, or it was returned. ... "
" ... I am sending them back. ... "
Performance
27speed, fast, switch, speeds, devices
+93%
-7%
" ... - high switch speeds ... "
" ... By adding this switch, it improved my download speed tremendously. ... "
" ... Much better performance and throughput. ... "
" ... This a very fast switch. ... "
" ... I prefer this model as it allows you to easily discern the 100/1000 speeds. ... "
" ... Very pleased with the performance and relatability from the company. ... "
" ... Keep in mind however, that I have very fast internet (900+mbps) and I know this does have an affect on performance, just to be fair. ... "
" ... Data rate is plenty fast for me. ... "
Body
27sturdy, small, metal case, metal, switch
+89%
-11%
" ... I like how well made it is and is heavy compared to the other Netgear switch which is plastic so it stays put without flipping up due to the weight of the wires ! ... "
" ... This more expensive device is entirely made of metal components and looks and feels quite sturdy. ... much superior to the cheaper plastic device it is replacing ... "
" ... Great for my small business ... "
" ... It arrived as described, small and Beverly sturdy. ... "
" ... Enjoy the metal box over a plastic box. ... "
" ... I had the previous one burnt because I covered the vents by mistake. ... "
" ... The build quality of the metal case is unusually solid. ... "
" ... But was surprised to see how compact was. ... "
Price
17money, worth, works great, waste, trying
+82%
-18%
" ... Still, it's a steal for the price I paid. ... "
" ... Great product that saves you a ton of money! ... "
" ... they are worth the extra $15 bucks. ... "
" ... Provides the greatest added capability to my system for the price. ... "
" ... Pretty solid little switch for the money. ... "
" ... Works great, no complaints, good price . ... "
" ... Does exactly what it's supposed to do for a reasonable cost. ... "
" ... Good Value and Quality ... "
Software
16interface, web interface, vlan, software, netgear
+50%
-50%
" ... it works as a switch without any issues on the network but accessing the interface is a pain. ... Pretty much all the apps you find for it are not supported or out of the line. ... "
" ... The software is NOT designed to run under windows. ... You need to download a special simulator and run the software using it. ... I could never get the software to work. ... "
" ... otherwise, there is a flaw where all untagged ports also belong to a management vlan that can access the UI of the device. ... they work around this forcing you to set a strong password . ... "
" ... No firmware past the original 2.0.0.5 loaded. ... The web interface refuses them all, citing something like broken or incorrect image. ... "
" ... The product may ship with firmware version 1.0.0 and there are no official upgrades from NetGear. ... According to troubleshooting forums on vendor site there are several upgrade versions since 1.0.0 and included defect fixes for such issues as VLANs as well as security updates. ... This item appears to no longer be supported by NetGear as they no longer seem to provide firmware upgrades. ... "
" ... If the my.netgear.com domain is compromised or you have a DNS redirect attack then a third party can send you malicious code that will reconfigure your network switch or perform any other attacks against your network. ... Nobody expects a network switch to phone home when you visit the management page, nor do they expect it to send personal information back to the vendor. ... The worst part is the way they implement it such that insecure code is run on your switch while you are authenticated into the management interface! ... "
" ... Because I upgraded the firmware to GSS116E Firmware Version 1.6.1.3 by following the exact instructions and the first switch immediately bricked. ... Terrible QA, Netgear! ... "
" ... But Netgear messed the software up. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
14item, shipping, promised, worked, thats
+64%
-36%
" ... Good job with that one Amazon! ... "
" ... the item is as promised. ... "
" ... You'll thank me later. ... "
" ... which I suppose is more on the shipping company . ... "
" ... At least on sale. ... "
" ... worked as advertised ... "
" ... called amazon right away, . ... "
" ... it arrived as promised from Amazon. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
12replacement, another, sure, need, sent
+17%
-83%
" ... I am sending them back. ... "
" ... Who is checking what customers are returning? ... "
" ... In addition, we are outside of the Amazon return window too. ... "
" ... Returned it and purchased another. ... "
" ... that forces me to have to order another one to replace it. ... I sure wish I can return this one for replacement. ... "
" ... Tossed boxes and couldn't return. ... "
" ... Cannot return as it is filling a critical need of a failed unit (another vendor). ... "
" ... Amazon sent me a replacement. ... "
Cable
12cable, wire, cat8, cat7, unpowered
+92%
-8%
" ... Splitter for enternet ... "
" ... i was pretty anxious while waiting for the unit to arrive, plug in all of the cat5 cables then plug in power, nothing . ... "
" ... There were two reasons: 1) I have had those cables forever and used them in our last three homes so, I wanted to upgrade them before I noticed any problems ... "
" ... Installation by mounting to the side of the cable management cabinet was 5 minutes tops. ... "
" ... Take it out of the box and connect your cables. ... "
" ... Just plug & play. ... "
" ... Connections for cable plugs are secure and feel better than the tp, solid clicks, strong signal for all device, Works with cate6a 23awg wire and shielded connectors. ... "
" ... Just pugin the network cables and power cord and you are good to go. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
11arrived, packaging, delivery, returned, received
+55%
-45%
" ... Great product and the delivery was even 2 days earlier than estimated. ... "
" ... Order was accurate and delivered as advertised. ... "
" ... it arrived as promised from Amazon. ... "
Stand
10wall, rack, mounting, perfectly, installed
+100%
" ... I like it for the wall hanging part and would recommend it. ... "
" ... We also mount under table with ease. ... "
" ... The only thing that they should improve is the mounting bracket. ... "
" ... The rack mounting capability was also nice. ... "
" ... The switch is also wall mountable to keep it discrete & out of the way. ... "
" ... Mount is great for certain installs but not all. ... "
" ... The mount seems pretty secure as long as you mount it properly. ... "
" ... You can mount it to a wall easily. ... "
Size
10mount, form factor, case, sturdy, size
+100%
" ... Great for my small business ... "
" ... The mount seems pretty secure as long as you mount it properly. ... "
" ... Small, with a rugged metal case. ... "
" ... sturdy case and small footprint. ... "
" ... Mount is great for certain installs but not all. ... "
" ... But was surprised to see how compact was. ... "
" ... - small form factor ... "
Power
6supply, voltage, switch, settings, saving
+67%
-33%
" ... But it runs cool and only consumes 1-2 watts. ... "
" ... Power consumption is low. ... "
" ... For even better performance I bought a linear power supply (12V 500 mA) ... "
" ... I think power saving modes were off by default in the settings. ... "
Features
6switch, managed, vendor, settings, secure
+67%
-33%
" ... I think power saving modes were off by default in the settings. ... "
" ... I haven't tested all of the features, and I'm not the type of person who enjoys the idea of setting up my home devices using a vendor app through the web from my phone (at best, it's another account and another targeted vendor with my info stored in their system to get hacked), but it worked well, and I've updated the access control and credentials locally after blocking ports on the firewall for this device until I'm sure it's secure and uses MFA. ... "
" ... I have not had a chance to explore the features yet. ... "
" ... If you are familiar with a switch and how to use all it's features unmanaged is a great way to go. ... It allows you to set a lot of options not available with a managed switch. ... That said, managed switches come with a lot of good features of their own. ... "
Design
4though, switches, searched, looks
+50%
-50%
" ... Looks to be repacked. ... "
" ... The product is of a very very poor design. ... "
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