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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1396 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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98%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch as being easy to use and install, delivering strong performance and offering ample ports. Positive feedback also highlights its affordable price and compact size, while connectivity issues appear minimal. Although some users mentioned lag, it was not a widely reported concern.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does it’s job

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great switch. With home schooling 3 kids on the WiFi wasn’t cutting it. Hard wired all the laptops and no more lags or drops.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Linksys replacement Ethernet Switch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My old Switch lasted for five years. This is the Linksys replacement. Very easy to install.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Name speaks for itself

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    To be honest all these are pretty similar a do exactly what you need them to. Linksys is a trusted brand and has been for years. You can't go wrong.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect solution

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The first switch we received did not work, but we took it back and Best Buy immediately replaced it. We have seen perfect performance in internet speed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great switch for the price

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does exactly what I need it to. After upgrading to this from old router I am no longer having crosstalk issues and getting gig speed to my devices

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice switch,

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy setup, works well. Small footprint, haven't had any lag times at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    8 port Ethernet

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works as described, make sure this is what is needed from the beginning of installation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick connect switch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Needed this in a pinch to add more devices to my network. Basically plug and play and everything seems to work well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Switch Box

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought because ours went out and we really like how this one works better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great quality, easy setup

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was so easy to hook up all my base stations for Home automation via the Switch. Might have to get more of these. Great quality and price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It just works

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just plug and play. Nothing to it. Speed is great and in my entertainment area it is invaluable. No buffering issues since we put this in.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought with my New Router - Works Great!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super easy installation alongside my new router to replace rented Comcast equipment. Haven't had a hiccup since I got it up and running.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great switch

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very compact and reliable. Moved into a new house and this product was recommended for all all seven of my Ethernet connections.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good switch

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really stable and fast. I noticed that There was no deprecation of performance when connected directly or via switch

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great solution

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    There were not enough ethernet ports on my router for all the media and storage devices I have. This plug and play solution solved the problem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple Switch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As far as switches go this works as advertised. Worked without issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Price - Good product

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works Well and does what it claimed. It was an easy setup of no more than 10 seconds, plug and play.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It Just Works!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As designed, my Cat6 cables are now attached and my hard wire connection is now extended from one source to swveral devices. I connected multiple devices for streaming, gaming, and audio. Happy I made this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great ethernet switch

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it works like a charm. It does everything Ithought it would do. I now have a ethernet port in every room in my house.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good switch

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Linksys 8 switch works well have not had any issue with this product

    I would recommend this to a friend