This NETGEAR Gigabit unmanaged switch helps businesses cost effectively expand their network to Gigabit speeds and high port counts. The GS105 switch comes with 5 Gigabit copper ports in a desktop metal case and is wall-mountable. This switch is energy-efficient, built to last, and rigorously tested to provide the reliability businesses need. 802.1p traffic prioritization and jumbo frame support allow for seamless integration with sophisticated networks.
Q: How many ethernet ports does this switch have?
A: This ethernet switch has 5 gigabit ports.
Q: What type of warranty does this ethernet switch have?
A: This ethernet switch is covered by a limited lifetime hardware warranty.
Q: Does this ethernet switch automatically adjust to network speed?
A: Yes, this ethernet switch automatically adjusts to your network speed, whether you are using 10/100 Mbps or Gigabit connections.
Q: Can this ethernet switch be mounted on the wall?
A: Yes, this ethernet switch supports both desktop and wall-mount placement.
Q: Is this ethernet switch noisy?
A: No, this ethernet switch has a fanless design, making it silent.
Q: Does this ethernet switch require any software to install?
A: No, this ethernet switch is plug-and-play and does not require any software to install.
A: What a switch does is act like a splitter much like you might see with a cable tv setup. If say you had a wired connection from your router to your tv, the router would assign an IP address to the tv. If you added an xbox, you would need another ethernet cable and another port on your router. Add a dvd player and then you need yet another wire! Many homes may only have one physical ethernet port at the wall where the tv set is and so running another cable would be tricky (walls and all)! This is where the switch comes in. It will effectively split that single ethernet port into 4 available connections for multiple devices. Of course many devices are wireless these days so this type of device is only necessary where a hardwired connection is the only option you have OR you prefer the hardwired connection for its speed and reliability.
A: You just need this box (or any similar Ethernet switch) and an Ethernet cable. We only have one port on our modem. Our eero mesh router plugs into that, but the eero only has one port itself, and our Philips Hue hub (smart light system) was plugged in there. Now that I'm working from home every day, I wanted my laptop hard wired into the network. With this switch and an Ethernet cable I had lying around, I plugged the switch into the eero, and the Philips Hue and my laptop each plug into the switch. Note that this is just about "How do I plug in another Ethernet cord?" part of your question. This will not make your Wi-Fi do anything different, as that comes from your router itself, unless what you're planning to plug in is an eero or other mesh system to improve your Wi-Fi, like we did.

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Customers are pleased with the ease of use, performance, and speed of the 5-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch. The size, number of ports, and price are also well-received features. Some customers have reported experiencing lag and power issues, but these concerns are minimal.
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Easy as pie. Plug in your cables anywhere, plug the switch into an outlet, and you are on your way. I cannot understand any of the negative reviews. This product does exactly what one would expect it to do, and the price is very reasonable. You can use crossover cables, Cat 5, Cat 5e, Cat6, or mix and match, and it works it all out. My connection passes through another Netgear switch (with many more ports) before connecting to my router, and I have numerous devices connected to my internet. But see my speeds in the attached photo. No complaints about this switch at all.
Posted by timmo85
I did not have enough Ethernet slots on my router. So I purchased this to add 4 more Ethernet ports. I now have all my devices with a rj45 connection to this switch. I considered getting the "smart managed" switch. I am glad i did not get a "smart managed" it is just a switch, no need to over complicate things. oh and they are all fast connections as advertised.
Posted by FriendlyGhost
I originally bought a Moca Adapter for my PS4 because I was sick of having to deal with Wi-Fi issues (laggy game play, videos buffering all the time and frequent loss of my Wi-Fi signal). So, the Moca Adaptor I purchased worked perfectly but it only had one ethernet port on it for my PS4. I wanted my laptop and Smart TV to be connected to the internet via ethernet cable and not Wi-Fi. So, I purchased this NG internet switch along with extra ethernet cable for each device. Now my PS4. Dell laptop and Sony Smart TV are connected to the internet with no Wi-Fi issues. Game Play, Streaming videos been stress free. Definitely pick one up.
Posted by JonnyBlaze