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Netgear GS308

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User ratings:
136
3.4 out of 5
136 user ratings
5 stars
27 %
4 stars
21 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
19 %
1 stars
7 %
Consumer ratings:
4.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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1 editorial reviews
We rounded up unmanaged gigabit Ethernet switches from Netgear, Amped Wireless and ZyXEL to see which one deserves a thumbs up.Read more
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Pros

  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • are well-built
  • reliable and have solid performance

Cons

  • horrifically expensive or has flaky drivers
  • 8 port switches are only big enough for the living room
  • there is no on/off button on the device itself
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Key specs

  • Unmanaged
  • no
  • no
  • 8
  • no
  • 8
  • Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
  • no
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Netgear GS308 - Pros & Cons

Netgear GS308

Pros

  • in-depth reviews and helpful tips
  • are well-built
  • reliable and have solid performance
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  • Ethernet switches are good
  • Very insightful

Cons

  • horrifically expensive or has flaky drivers
  • 8 port switches are only big enough for the living room
  • there is no on/off button on the device itself
  • wifi access points will not work with this switch
  • local-storage and no monthly subscriptions
  • implementation is not standards compliant
  • It does not store any personal data
  • there is no fan rotation at high speeds
  • it is impossible not using ethernet equipment
  • have this feature (Automatic traffic prioritization)
  • little plastic things that go in the wall and two screws

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Netgear GS308 - Full Specifications

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General
TypeUnmanaged
Stackableno
Administeredno
Connectivity technologyWired
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Dimensions
Width6.22 in
Height1.14 in
Depth3.98 in
Weight0.86 lb
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Communication
Standards followed
  • IEEE 802.1p
  • IEEE 802.3ab
  • IEEE 802.3az
  • IEEE 802.3i
  • IEEE 802.3u
LayerLayer 2
10G supportno
Switching capacity16.0 GB/s
Flow control supportyes
Auto MDI/MDI-Xyes
Auto-sensingyes
Performance/Switching capacity16
Support for Jumboframesyes
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)9216.0 B
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Features
Max operating temperature104.0 °F
Min operating temperature32.0 °F
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
Housing materialMetal
Designed for rack mountingno
LED indicators
  • Activity
  • Link
  • Power
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Connectivity
Number of ports8
Power over Ethernet (PoE)no
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type
Gigabit Ethernet
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity8
Number of 10/100Mb/1Gb/10Gb/s ports0
Number of 10/100Mb/1Gb/s ports8
Number of 10/100Mb/s ports0
Number of 10Mb/s ports0
Data link protocols
  • Ethernet
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
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Technical details
MAC address table8000
Quality of Service (QoS) supportyes
Packet buffer memory0.13 mB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)3711898.0 h
Maximum data transfer rate1.0 GB/s
Jumbo frames9216.0 B
CoolingNone
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Power
Power consumption (typical)3.84 W
Power consumption (max)3.04 W
Power connectorDC-in jack
Power deviceExternal

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Netgear GS308 Netgear - Editorial Reviews (1)

Netgear GS308 Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch Round-Up
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Published: 16.01.2016
Unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet Switch Round-Up

We rounded up unmanaged gigabit Ethernet switches from Netgear, Amped Wireless and ZyXEL to see which one deserves a thumbs up.

By Eric Bliss
11 minute read

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