NETGEAR GS108T 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Pro Switch, Desktop

I have used Netgear switches and router devices for many years. They are the first product I look at when looking for a switch or router for small home small business and some industrial applications. I have never had one fail in over 10 years. I like the rugged cases and the relatively cool operating temperatures.

VLAN - this fulfilled a need to isolate my IoT that communicates over the network to the internet from my other resources and maximized security and protection on my home network. If the companies that have access to my IoT and they login to service them, they will not be able to access my computers or servers.

This 8 port Poe powered switch is an excellent addition to any small business or home network. Being PD powered you can connect this to a central POE switch without worrying about an additional power supply meaning it's perfect for adding multiple network ports in small spaces, for instance in AV racks and media centers. Being managed adds greater flexibility allowing for VLAN tagging to separate Video, Phone and PC network traffic. I have multiple of these running throughout my home and love how well built they are, the reliability and flexibility they offer and you can't beat the price too.

Simple and relatively easy to configure, this switch is great for PoE capable networks: it can go places without power, which makes it possible to pull fewer home run category cables. If you have a protected power injector or PoE switch/router feeding this device, thats one more spot on your surge protector at your desk or a.v. cabinet, and more if you have multiple areas fed from this switch. Very solid device, which could use an LED switch to limit light pollution, and Mac/Linux compatibility for its guided setup and management apps, which would be easier to use than the web access page, or a guided setup on that page.

I have three GS108Tv2's and a GS110TP. I absolutely love them. I can't say that I've done anything with the VPN features, but the PoE is SO handy. I've read a few reviews where people had some troubles with these devices but they really sounded like they were trying to get Enterprise class functionality out of a consumer/SOHO device. Which reminds me of the people who thought the home PC (made by a certain manufacturer that I will decline to mention for whom I did technical support) should be capable of professional video editing. Back in the 90s. With free software that came on the machine. I am a big fan of Netgear products and the lifetime warranty is just a giant demonstration of their belief in the quality of their products.

This switch is just what i was looking for. this year I have been learning as much as I can about computers. I have a number of devices that Im using in my home. So I bought a switch to expand my network. Its a managed switch giving me more expansion to my recent education in technology. But simple enough to just plug in and use if want to keep it simple. Great product. Highly recommend!

After I connected the Ethernet cable from the router and other cables from other devices, the network switch was ready for use! If you need to access the switch's management controls, you'll need to get the switch's IP address, which you can get the software that retrieves it from NetGear website.

Functionality and Reliability-wise, this unit works great. It's worked well with any PoE device. Setting up VLAN is quite simple. The only reason why I took a star off is because the GUI seems to not work as well with today's browsers AND requires Java. Requiring Flash or Java simply needs to go - they should make sure they stick with a GUI that can work fine with today's browsers without requirements of the past. If they are outdated because of this, they should allow a firmware update (perhaps) to remedy this problem, simplifying things in the process. I'd still buy

I picked up one of these switches recently and it has been great. If you need some interesting features but do not need multigig support, this is a good choice. I am only giving it four stars because there does not seem to be a way to change the administrative user name, or use 2FA, which are both security issues imo.

Switch does exactly what it needs to and offers many more features and capabilities if you require more fine control over your network. My only complaint would be that the user interface seems a bit sluggish when managing the switch through a browser. Overall this switch has plenty of throughput and options that make the price point a good value for a solid product.