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Netgear GS105E vs Netgear GS205

3.7 in
1.02 in
Netgear GS105E Switch
Netgear GS105E
4.49 in
1.02 in
Netgear GS205 Switch
Netgear GS205
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
2
2 editorial reviews
Our Netgear ProSafe GS105 Review using the v4 revision. The Netgear GS105 is a 5-port gigabit Ethernet switch that uses very little power and is small!Read more
NETGEAR's GS105E brings some helpful managed switch features within reach of tight-budget buyers. But you'll need Windows to configure it. At a Glance Produc...Read more
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1 editorial reviews
NETGEAR is one of the biggest names in computer connectivity and it shows why here, with a high quality and budget friendly Ethernet switch.Read more
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User rating
54
3.9 out of 5
54 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
31 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
3 %
46
3.7 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
19 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
4 %

Full Comparison

General

Netgear GS105ENetgear GS105E
Netgear GS205Netgear GS205
TypeManagedUnmanaged
Stackablenono
Administeredyesno
Connectivity technologyWiredWired

Design

Netgear GS105ENetgear GS105E
Netgear GS205Netgear GS205
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
White
Housing materialMetalPlastic
Designed for rack mountingnono
LED indicatorsYes
  • LAN
  • Power

Dimensions

Netgear GS105ENetgear GS105E
Netgear GS205Netgear GS205
Width3.7 in4.49 in
Height1.02 in1.02 in
Depth4.09 in3.39 in
Weight0.6 lb0.27 lb

Connectivity

Netgear GS105ENetgear GS105E
Netgear GS205Netgear GS205
Number of ports55
Power over Ethernet (PoE)nono
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type
Gigabit Ethernet
Gigabit Ethernet
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity55
Number of 10/100Mb/1Gb/10Gb/s ports00
Number of 10/100Mb/1Gb/s ports55
Number of 10/100Mb/s ports00
Number of 10Mb/s ports00
Data link protocols
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet

Communication

Netgear GS105ENetgear GS105E
Netgear GS205Netgear GS205
Standards followed
  • IEEE 802.1p
  • IEEE 802.1Q
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.3u
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3ab
10G supportnono
Switching capacity10.0 GB/s10.0 GB/s
Auto-sensingyesyes
Performance/Switching capacity1010
Support for Jumboframesyesyes
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)9216.0 B9720.0 B

Technical details

Netgear GS105ENetgear GS105E
Netgear GS205Netgear GS205
MAC address table40964000
Packet buffer memory0.4 mB0.13 mB
Maximum data transfer rate2.0 GB/s0.1 GB/s
Jumbo frames9000.0 B9720.0 B
CoolingPassivePassive

Power

Netgear GS105ENetgear GS105E
Netgear GS205Netgear GS205
Power consumption (typical)4.0 W3.56 W

Pros & Cons

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