NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Switch (GS105Ev2) - Managed, Desktop or Wall Mount, and Limited Lifetime Protection

I bought a NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS105NA) more than 4 years ago, plugged it into my network (connecting my router and a few other devices via ethernet, including a computer, a TV, and a Nintendo Switch), and that was that: It. Just. Worked. And it has never stopped working! Without any fumbling about with settings or having to worry about ports dying or dropped connections etc. (knock on wood).This discreet little unit runs 24-7 without a hitch, and without any advanced set-up or mataintenance being needed. Exactly what one wants from an unmanaged switch!Recently I tried switching to a 2.5G switch from another brand. Theoretically this should've sped my network up tremendously, since I now have a router and multiple devices that support 2.5G ethernet... However, the new router turned out to be nothin' but trouble, and ultimately I had to put this good ol' Netgear 1G back into service instead, to keep the Internet and local services running properly for everyone in the house.This made me appreciate just how trouble-free and reliable this quiet, affordable, unassuming little switch has been all of these years. Thus this review. Hopefully Netgear's 2.5G switches are as good as this old warhorse.

Great product. Got my systems up and working again. Internet is working now for multiple devices. Connectivity is great. And it was a reasonable price. Easy set up. It's plug and play.

The product was exactly as described and worked perfectly. It fit just as intended with no issues, and the quality matched expectations. Very satisfied with the purchase

It works. Just plug everything in turn on the power switch and it does exactly what it's supposed to. No fussy user interface, no stupid app, or other nonsense. Such a relief to hook something up and have it work without stress. That is a very rare thing these days. Ran a speed test and it doesn't slow any device down. Also compliant with Cisco's ultra picky AnyConnect VPN and ISE. That is to say it didn't cause any errors or network security issues. Robust, simple metal case that can be mounted. All around just what I wanted.

Not much to say—it does exactly what it's supposed to do. Solid, sturdy build, and no issues with performance. If you need a simple, reliable Ethernet switch, this gets the job done!

10/10 - my 20 cluster node Has been running flawlessly. This is a very pretty, quiet, and well forming switch. Look nowhere else.

This isn’t the homecoming king or queen. Port 5 can be used to monitor one port 1-4. A must for multiple home networks. Appliances, cameras, kids, all at the touch of a finger. Works best on I/O to / from the firewall/router.

This is the "business class" switch primarily for small office/home office and does cost a little more than cheaper switches. But what you get is a nice, self-cooling (fanless/noiseless), rugged metal case, easy plug 'n play connectivity and a great warranty (which I doubt you'll ever need). Even has an on/off switch. I use two: one in order to bring my Metronet eero router (has only 1 ethernet output port) out to a mesh wireless master, VoIP interface, ethernet from whole house generator and 2 ethernet runs to floors 1 and 2. The one on floor two gives ethernet connectivity to desktop, printer and 3rd mesh backhaul. These are solid, continuously on - just dependable.