NETGEAR ProSafe GS108 8 Port Gigabit Desktop Switch 10 100 1000 Mbps Network Hub
Bottom line: The NETGEAR ProSafe GS108 8 Port Gigabit Desktop Switch 10 100 1000 Mbps is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the lan-party gear category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Brand new and still sealed. The seal is coming off the front but most of the box still covered and sealed. Type: Ethernet Switch Number of LAN Ports: 8 Ethernet Technology: Gigabit Ethernet (1000-Mbit/s) Model: GS108 Interface: Ethernet (RJ-45) Network Management Type: Unmanaged Product Line: NETGEAR ProSafe Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 1 Gbps Form Factor: Desktop Maximum LAN Data Rate: 1000 Mbps/1 Gbps Keywords: Gigabit Ethernet, Network Hub, Desktop Switch, Small Business, Home Network, Wired Networking, High Speed, Plug and Play, Energy Efficient, Metal Casing, Quiet Operation, 802.1p…
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored NETGEAR ProSafe GS108 8 Port Gigabit Desktop Switch 10 100 1000 Mbps… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the lan-party gear category. Netgear's lan-party gear lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for lan-party gear of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| ports | 8 |
|---|---|
| managed | false |
| speed_mbps | 1000 |
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