Product Description
| 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...[continued]... 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. |
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| General | | Depth | 4.6 in | | Device Type | Switch | | Enclosure Type | External | | Height | 1.2 in | | Localization | North America | | Weight | 0.7 lbs | | Width | 7 in | | Environmental Parameters | | Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% | | Max Operating Temperature | 104F | | Min Operating Temperature | 32F | | Expansion / Connectivity | | Interfaces | 5 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 | | Manufacturer Warranty | | Service & Support | 1 year warranty | | Service & Support Details | Limited warranty - 1 year | | Memory | | RAM | 1 MB | | Miscellaneous | | Compliant Standards | CE, FCC Class A certified, C-Tick, cUL, VCCI Class A ITE, UL 60950 | | Included Accessories | Vertical stand | | MTBF | 87,600 hour(s) | | Networking | | Communication Mode | Half-duplex, full-duplex | | Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3U, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p | | Connectivity Technology | Wired | | Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet | | Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps | | Features | Full duplex capability, auto-sensing per device, auto-uplink, store and forward | | MAC Address Table Size | 4K entries | | Ports Qty | 5 x Ethernet 10Base-T, Ethernet 100Base-TX, Ethernet 1000Base-T | | Status Indicators | Link activity, port transmission speed, power, link OK | | Switching Protocol | Ethernet | | Power | | Power Consumption Operational | 8 Watt | | Power Device | Power adapter - external |
Customer ReviewsReviewed on 2008-06-09  
Interesting Problems
We just upgraded the wiring to Cat6 in my office. I purchased 2 GS605s and one GS608 for some end point distribution. Everything went ok on the GS608 - except for a combination printer/fax/copier we have. The people we lease from said that that happens sometimes with their copiers and gave us a Linksys gigabit switch to use - just for the printer. Worked fine. Then when I tried to bring up the other half of the office using one of the GS605 units I kept getting wired problems... printer\copier\scanner (same model as before) connected at 10mbs on the scanner but would not connect for the printer. One user I could not connect at gigabit speeds so I replaced the cable ends - 2 times. Well the lease company came in and again, gave us a Linksys gigabit switch and I tried plugging that in instead of the Netgear unit... everything came up- printer\copier\fax\scanner, the user I replaced end on was at gigabit speeds and the unit is running fine - with very little heat coming off of it unlike the Netgear that was almost hot while it was installed...
In the past I usually used Linksys and I guess I will continue to use Linksys... |  | Reviewed on 2008-05-14
Not reliable
We had two of these. One of them failed altogether right out of warranty; it would drop all connections a few minutes after powerup. The other one was also behaving erratically and slowing traffic on the network for no apparent reason, even after frequent restarts. | | Reviewed on 2008-04-01
Avoid: Hangs intermittently
My switch, model GS605 V2, stops working periodically, effectively disconnecting my computers from the network. The computer says "network cable unplugged", or sometimes the network just stops responding.
If I pull the plug, wait, plug it back in, everything is fine again, for awhile. I don't have to do this with my other switches: normally they work fine for several months, rarely hanging when there is a lightning storm, in which case power-cycling is the solution.
Often the network comes back on by itself after some time. Sometimes it comes and goes - computer says network cable is unplugged, then it goes online again, and repeats, sometimes frequently.
And then other times it works fine for a month or two. No obvious pattern here.
I suspect, but have not confirmed, that occasional very long delays in Web site response may in fact be a temporary hangup from this device.
I am pretty sure that the problem is with the switch, since power-cycling it solves the problem. Also, the computers are high quality; the cables are CAT-6 and very short.
At least three reviews posted here mention a problem with overheating that otherwise has the same symptoms as I have. These folks were more generous, giving the unit 2- and 3-star ratings.
I noticed that another model of Netgear switch has exactly the same problem I have, and is reported by many people. Thus, when I replace this unit, it will be a different brand.
A switch is a switch, except when it does not work reliably. | | Reviewed on 2008-03-09
Gigabit Switch
I love a tech product that you can just hook up and forget about it. This is one of those products.
I had two Macs with gigabit ethernet built in, but my gateway/router was 10/100. Batta-bing! Hooked up the Netgear GS605, and batta-boom, I got gigabit transfers between computers. No configuration necessary. I just had to upgrade my cables to CAT-6.
CAT-6 from each computer's ethernet port to the Netgear. A CAT-5 from Netgear to my gateway/router, and any port will do. Batta-bing! Batta-boom! A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN TRANSFER SPEEDS. | | Reviewed on 2008-03-04
Fast and Easy
This works great. Just plug it in and go. I also bought a gigabit ethernet card to go with it and I am amazed how much faster things load. It doesn't take up much space and looks pretty stylish too. | |
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