Netgear FS108 Fast Ethernet Switch 8-Port 1/100 Desktop Switch Plug-N-Play Conne
Bottom line: The Netgear FS108 Fast Ethernet Switch 8-Port 1/100 Desktop Switch 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.
As an Amazon Associate, SpecPicks earns from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure →
Before you buy
- Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
- Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying
Manufacturer description
MPN:- FS108. Fast Ethernet Switch 8-Port. 1/100 Desktop Switch Plug-N-Play Connectivity. We'll reply as soon as possible.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Netgear FS108 Fast Ethernet Switch 8-Port 1/100 Desktop Switch… 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 |
| poe_ports | 4 |
| speed_mbps | 100 |
Ready to buy?
Netgear FS108 Fast Ethernet Switch 8-Port 1/100 Desktop Switch Plug-N-Play Conne is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
More guides & deep dives from the SpecPicks archive
Browse all articles & guides →- How to Build a Windows 98 Retro PC in 2026
- The Complete Voodoo5 5500 AGP Driver Guide (2026 Edition)
- Best Retro Handhelds in 2026 — From $35 to $500
- RTX 4070 Super vs RX 7800 XT — Which to Buy in 2026
- Best 1440p Gaming GPUs in 2026
- Best Budget Gaming PC Build 2026 — ~$1,000 ($800 on Sale)
- Emulation Hardware in 2026: FPGA, Software, and Cart-Reader Ecosystems
More reviews from the SpecPicks archive
Browse all reviews →- Build a Self-Updating 24/7 FM Radio Station on a Raspberry Pi Zero W
- Best Mechanical Keyboard for Office and Gaming Crossover (2026)
- AMD Ryzen AI Halo: A DGX Spark Rival at Mini-PC Size
- How to Install Windows 98 SE on a CompactFlash Boot Drive in 2026 (Retro PC Build Guide)
- NVIDIA Nemotron 3 Ultra: What It Takes to Run Locally
- Are We the Last Generation of PC Builders?
- Is the RTX 3060 12GB Still the Best Budget 1080p GPU in 2026?
- DualSense vs 8BitDo Pro 2 for PC Gaming in 2026
- Debugging Vintage Windows with Claude: SYSFIX Patterns for Win98 vcache, MSNP32, and Glide Hangs
- Best Quiet PC Cooling Upgrades in 2026
- Is the Logitech G502 Hero Still the Best FPS Mouse in 2026?
- Is the RTX 3060 12GB Still Worth It for Gaming in 2026?
- Voodoo5 5500 PCI Boots on a Modern Z77 Board: Retro-on-Modern Just Got Easier
- CompactFlash to IDE: Period-Correct Silent Storage for Win98 Builds
- That $850 Prebuilt With $1,200 of Parts: What the Math Actually Says
- Troubleshooting Sound Blaster Audigy FX Crackling and Driver Failures on WinXP (2026)
- Best PC Gaming Controllers in 2026: 5 Picks for Every Budget
- Pentium II/III LAN Party Build Brand Profile: Why Creative and 3dfx Defined the Era
- Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS vs Live! 5.1: WinXP Gaming Audio in 2026
- Noctua NH-U12S vs CoolerMaster ML240L: Air or AIO for 5800X
- Best Budget Upgrades to Revive an Old Gaming PC in 2026
- Best Wireless Controller for PC LAN Parties & Couch Co-Op in 2026
- Best PC Gaming Controller 2026: GameSir G7 SE vs 8BitDo Pro 2 vs Sony DualSense
- Gemma-4-Harmonia-31B Heretic: What the Uncensored Merge Adds Over Base Gemma 4
Earliest SpecPicks reviews
Browse full archive →- Best GPU for Llama 3.1 8B (2026)
- Best GPU for Qwen 3 14B (2026)
- Best GPU for Qwen 3 32B (2026)
- Best GPU for Llama 3.1 70B (2026)
- Best GPU for DeepSeek-R1 32B (2026)
- Best GPU for Llama 3.1 405B (2026)
- How to run Llama 3.1 8B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Qwen 3 14B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Qwen 3 32B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Llama 3.1 70B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run DeepSeek-R1 32B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
- How to run Llama 3.1 8B on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090