NETGEAR FE108 8-Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet HUB w/ Power Adapter – Tested
Bottom line: The NETGEAR FE108 8-Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet HUB w/ Power Adapter 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
NETGEAR FE108 8-port Fast Ethernet HUB in metal chassis. Classic 10/100Base-TX shared hub with Normal/Uplink port switch for easy chaining. Comes with matching power adapter. Ideal for retro networking, labs, and legacy systems. Details: • Model: FE108 • Type: 8-Port Fast Ethernet Hub • Speed: 10/100Base-TX • Ports: 8 × RJ-45 • Uplink: Yes (Normal/Uplink switch) • Mount: Desktop • Includes power adapter Sold as pictured.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored NETGEAR FE108 8-Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet HUB w/ Power Adapter 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 |
|---|---|
| hub_type | Shared |
| port_speed | 10/100 Mbps |
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