Netgear GS608 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch

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  • Easily expanded (3)
  • Reliable (2)
  • Small (2)
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  • Debug before warranty (1)
  • Failure after 14 months (1)
  • Seems to run hot (1)
  • Unreliable (1)

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  • Home (4)
  • Small networks (3)
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MODEL- GS608NA VENDOR- NETGEAR FEATURES- 8-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch For a high-speed network on a small scale, nothing delivers like these stylish powerhouses. These fast, easy, and affordable Gigabit switches gives your home network the maximum capacity to handle huge bandwidth. Packed with ease-of-use features to simplify your networking experience, their sleek design makes them look great on a desktop -- either flat or in the provided stand. The GS605 and GS608 move very large files such as high-end multimedia, gaming, Internet access, and other speed-intensive applications across your network instantly, and because they are standards-based, they painlessly integrate existing 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices on your network. The fan-less design results in silent operation allowing you to focus on your game or relax to your music. Matched with NETGEAR s thorough testing, the GS600 switches provide long-lasting performance you can count on. Includes Switch, Vertical stand, Power adapter, Installation guide, Warranty/Support information card. Potent Moves huge files fast! Features 5 or 8 high-speed, auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connections. And because Copper Gigabit Ethernet is a full duplex standard, you can get up to 2000 Mbps on each port. Smart Seamlessly integrates 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps devices on the same network and will honor Layer 2 priority tags. Every port automatically senses the right speed and full/half duplex mode, and Auto Uplink technology automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables. Stylish The sleek design looks great on a desktop whether the switches rest on their feet or on their edge, making it ideal for home and small office environments. Easy-going LEDs make for easy monitoring while no fans make for noiseless operation. Compatible with major network operating systems whether it is PC or Mac OS. -- SPECIFICATIONs --------------------------------------STANDARDs - IEEE 802. 3i 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802. 3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802. 3ab 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet IEEE 802. 1p priority tagsCONNECTORs - (8) 10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseT/RJ45 ports, auto-sensingFORWARD MODE - Store-and-Forward On-chip Packet BufferingPERFORMANCE - Bandwidth (non-blocking): 16 Gbps Forward rate (1000 Mbps port): 1,480,000 packest per sec Forward rate (100 Mbps port): 148,000 packets per sec Forward rate (10 Mbps port): 14,800 packets per sec Network Latency (100 to 100 Mbps): 20 us max. Network Latency (1000 to 1000): 10 us max. Packet Buffer Memory: 1 Mb MAC address database: 4,000 Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 87,600 hoursINDICATORS - LEDs for Power, Link, Activity, SpeedENVIRONMENTAL- Operating Temperature: 32 104 degrees F Storage Temperature: -4 158 degrees F Operating Humidity: 90 , non-condensing Storage Humidity: 10 95 RHAPPROVALS - UL, CUL, C-TICK, CE, FCC A, VCCI A, CEPOWER- 12 VAC, 1A; Consumption 10 W max. SIZE - 7. 0 inchw x 1. 2 inchh x 4. 6 inchd WT. - 0. 69 lbs. Includes rack mount kit. Www. Netgear. Com

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Model 10273676, GS608, GS608NA
UPC 606449035926
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Network Type Wired Ethernet
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skuprice 69.9900
style GS608NA
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Last update: Oct 21, 2009

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★★★★☆
4.0
Works great

"This is my first personal gig switch, though I use much faster at work. For my needs, this seems to work well. It seems to get a bit warm, but certainly nothing to worry about. I really like the way the case looks. It's easy to mount upright and isn't bulky or heavy...." Read Full Review »

Apr 17, 2008 by Kev

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Was great until it stopped working.

"For 14 months it performed flawlessly. Then one morning my network was down. I checked everything and the power light was on but the port lights were off. After shooting the problem I determined that the device had failed. Since it has a two year guarantee I contacted their tech support and they are in the process of replacing the switch. Unfortunately, I could not wait for the replacement so I purchased th..." Read Full Review »

Sep 29, 2009 by njtom

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The switch itself runs ...

★★★★★
5.0

"The switch itself runs great, no problems at all.



Gigabit Ethernet, however, is not yet ''gigabit.'' There are too many bottlenecks in today's computers which prevents them from actually performing at gigabit speed. The average memory bandwidth is 400 MHz, (needs at least 1000 MHz). Also, for large …"  Read Full Review »

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Netgear GS608 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Review

NOTE: I have 5 PCs and ...

★★☆☆☆
2.0

"NOTE: I have 5 PCs and two network appliances, so all 7 ports are in use, 24/7.



Pros: Looks like a million bucks, very stylish. Worked well for about 3 days.



CONS: Unit overheats very easily when all 7 ports are under load. When that happens it starts rebooting requently. Had to be replaced af …"  Read Full Review »

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Netgear GS608 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Review

Device is a switch, not a router

★★★★☆
4.0

"Contrary to one of the other reviews, this is a switch, not a router.



I have had mine for a while (longer then the warranty) and have had at least one port go bad. Others seem to continue to work. I have both 1GB and 10/100 devices connected. "

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Oct 21 2009
ShadowsRider
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Netgear GS608 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Review

I have this Ethernet ...

★★★★★
5.0

"I have this Ethernet Switch for a few weeks now. It has been working quite well. It is very stylish compared to other Ethernet switches. I did notice that there was a hot spot on the case when it was under constant load with multiple ports running at the same time. Probably where the Ethernet Sw …"  Read Full Review »

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Jul 4 2009
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Netgear GS608 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Review

This router has been ...

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5.0

"This router has been great to me. My roommate and I bought two. He paid for one and I the other. We have a house-wide gigabit network that often gives me transfer speeds close to 80MB/s which I think is about as fast as our computers can load from the hard drive.



It's faster than USB2 or Firewire o …"  Read Full Review »

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