Netgear ProSafe FS105 Desktop Ethernet Switch 5 Port 10/100 New
Bottom line: The Netgear ProSafe FS105 Desktop Ethernet Switch 5 Port 10/100 New 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
New in Box Netgear Prosafe 5-Port 10/100 Gigabit desktop Switch Model FS105. Plug-N-Play Connectivity. Gigabit Ethernet Switch. Compact size.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Netgear ProSafe FS105 Desktop Ethernet Switch 5 Port 10/100 New 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.
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Full Specifications
| ports | 5 |
|---|---|
| speed | 10/100 |
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