NETGEAR 8 Port 10/100 Mbps DESKTOP SWITCH FS108 V2 (E12C)
Bottom line: The NETGEAR 8 Port 10/100 Mbps DESKTOP SWITCH FS108 V2 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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SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored NETGEAR 8 Port 10/100 Mbps DESKTOP SWITCH FS108 V2 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 | 8 |
|---|---|
| poe_ports | 0 |
| speed_mbps | 100 |
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