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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 2268 reviews

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98%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are pleased with the 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, highlighting its ease of use and outstanding performance. Many appreciate the gigabit speeds, compact size, and the added ports it provides. While some users reported issues such as lag or compatibility problems, these concerns were minimal.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Switch is Gigabit in a small footprint.

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

    Very reliable. And efficient. Enough said. This is a good value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Lag

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best thing i have ever purchased

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

    I needed an extra connector for the PlayStation TV and laptop. This net care one gig hub is wonderful.It works great there’s, no lag in the PlayStation TV or laptop I recommend it to anyone.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Router challenge

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

    Good little switch still working also use Netgear at work

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    NETGEAR - 5 Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Eth Switch

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

    NETGEAR unmanaged switches are one of my favorite value products. They last forever.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Great. Easy to use & setup, plug and play baby. Works well with my Firewalla to physically segment my network via Lan.

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

    Opinion

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

    It does the job. Good quality item. The price was cheap.

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

    Great 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 as intended. No internet speed slow down or anything of that sort. Would buy this item again if I ever needed to.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    NETGEAR 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.

    I have several of devices that simply works better with a hardwired ethernet connection so, I purchased this ethernet switch, now I'm waiting patiently for when I have the time to make the installs.

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

    Net gear 5 port 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.

    Great connection no disconnects highly recommended

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works very well

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

    Works great. Very easy to set up. I did not see any loss in speed. It is small and take much space.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast, Reliable, and Plug-and-Play

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

    The NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Switch is a fantastic plug-and-play solution for expanding wired connections at home or in a small office. It’s compact, reliable, and delivers consistent gigabit speeds.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works as advertised!

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

    This device works as advertised and is easy to setup!!

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

    Plug and Relax!

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

    My NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS305), took a couple of minutes to setup and helped me to extend my router past it's physical limitations, by allowing me to be able to plug in up to 4 additional devices that use Ethernet cables. Your router continues to manage everything, so there was basically nothing i had to do. 1 minor issue: the box itself says nothing about a wall mounting kit being enclosed, but the instructions included does! Can't beat the price and i highly recommend it's purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome product

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

    I’ve been using this Ethernet switcher for a while now, and it’s been nothing but smooth sailing. Setup was literally plug-and-play—no complicated software or extra steps needed. Within minutes, all my devices were connected and running at full speed. Performance-wise, it’s rock solid. I haven’t experienced any drops, lags, or slowdowns, even when multiple devices are streaming, gaming, and downloading all at once. The data transfer is lightning-fast, and it really helps keep my home network stable compared to relying on Wi-Fi alone. The build quality feels sturdy and professional. It’s compact enough to fit on my desk or tuck away, but still looks sleek if it’s out in the open. I also like how quiet it runs—no annoying hum or heat issues. Overall, this Ethernet switcher is perfect if you’re looking for a reliable way to expand your wired network. It’s affordable, dependable, and just does its job flawlessly. Highly recommend for both home and office setups!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy!

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

    Worked flawlessly, the unit was very easy to set up and use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast switch, for today's fast speeds

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

    This is a fast switch, it made a difference on how long it took to send data from one computer to another. Easy to set up and a small footprint. I always like an extra port, 4 ports can be a problem form time to time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Expand your Ethernet connections

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

    This is amazing for my apartment provided internet service which only has 1 ethernet port on the router. It has allowed me to connect multiple pcs, with no speed loss or latency degradation. Another huge pro- It is literally plug and play. There is no software to set up or anything.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    5 devices but only 1 port? No problem

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

    When you have multiple devices that you need to connect but only one pulled port- excellent throughput and speed- no configuration needed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Plug and Play!

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

    Perfect switch for my Basement setup! Works great, it is just plug and play. No need to switch settings or anything.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Simple plug and play dumb switch

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

    If you need four more hard wired connections than this is for you. NetGear builds these in sturdy metal enclosures and I’ve never seen one fail. This is an unmanaged switch so it is easier to use, just plug in your existing network cable or add one from your router into one of the ports and you have room for four more devices like tv’s, pc’s and game consoles. If you want to get more devices off your wifi and improve performance you can get 8, 12, 16 and even 24 port switches. Just remember you’ll loose one port so you can connect 4, 7 , 11, 15 and 23 devices. If you want, they also make POE (Power Over Ethernet) versions as well that let you power wifi AP’s, securty/door cameras and other devices with just your network cable which really simplifies installation!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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