Customers highly value the 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet switch for its reliable performance and Power over Ethernet (PoE) capabilities. Users appreciate its ease of use and reasonable price, making it a valuable addition to their networks. The switch's ability to power all ports and deliver fast speeds is also praised, along with its compact size and compatibility with both PoE and PoE+ devices. Overall, customers find it an effective solution for streamlining their Ethernet connections.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance, Poe
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing and worth it!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This PoE switch is amazing. I ran cat6 throughout my house and setup Deco X50 PoE mesh which are amazing and not worrying about a power cord made it so easy. I am using all 8 ports and they are awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Add Enet devices and/or ugrade to Gbit speeds?
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Need to expand the number of Ethernet devices or want to upgrade to Gbit Ethernet??? The NETGEAR - 8-Port 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet PoE/PoE+ Unmanaged Switch is noe of the simplest, cost-effective, and reliable ways to do it! BTW, if you're thinking of getting a switch with fewer ports...DON'T! Plan ahead and buy "smart", I to embarrassed to admit to how many 4/5 port switches I have that I'm replacing!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great POE switch at a great price.
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This POE switch so far seems to be a great product and is currently being used to allow additional cameras to be connected to a security system I have.
This is also a great price that is being offered on this item.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Definitely recommend
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Always trust on netgear products. Best purchase ever.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect, reliable unmanaged PoE switch
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★★★★★
Bought in mid-2025 for $129 (now usually ~$119).
What I needed it for Power four PoE devices in my garage office:
• Ubiquiti U6-LR access point (PoE+)
• Reolink 8MP PoE camera
• Another Reolink 5MP camera
• Spare port for future use
The reality Plugged it in, zero configuration, everything just worked.
• 83W total PoE budget is plenty (U6-LR pulls ~15W, cameras ~8W each). Ports 1-4 give full PoE+ (30W), ports 5-8 give 15W PoE – exactly as advertised.
• Fanless and completely silent – sits on my desk and I forget it’s there.
• Metal case feels solid, rack ears included (I wall-mounted it with screws).
• Green LEDs are bright but not obnoxious; there’s a tiny switch on the back to turn them off if you want.
Only “con” (not really a con) It’s unmanaged, so no VLANs or port stats in the app. That’s literally the point – I wanted plug-and-forget, and that’s what I got.
Bottom line: If you just need reliable Gigabit PoE without menus or drama, this is the gold standard in 2025. Been running 24/7 for six months, zero hiccups. Would buy again in a heartbeat.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Power of ether works great. So far no issues. Fixed my remote station power problems.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Terminals manager
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Used for new office works great easy to install and hang from the wall in my server room
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Poe, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Netgear 8 Port PoE Switch
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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 a great POE switch. It was a good deal, I got it with a significant discount. It is as advertised, just plug the devices in and go. No configuration required.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Simple and rock solid
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
You need Poe to power your devices, don't need any Layer-3 management, want something that is rock solid reliable? This is the item. Been an IT consultant and MSP for years, for a small unmanaged switch you really can't beat Netgear, well made, solid, reliable and reasonable price. In all my years I don't think I have ever had an unmanaged Netgear switch go bad for a client, maybe 1 powersupply went bad, but netgear warranted it and got it back up working.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy install out of the box!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product and reputable brand! Best part it is plug and play right out of the box!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good purchase for price!
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Work's great and does the job for what our business was looking for. Smaller than our previous netgear switch which is a plus!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Performance, Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Poe 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 value and works amazing, very easy to set up
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
network switch
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
this Ethernet switch works perfectly, I use it for my security system, I run 8 cameras to one monitor via the NVR Network Video Receiver
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Poe
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy setup
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Easy install and setup. Very compact and has 4 powered ports.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid POE 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 POE switch. We used them to configure VOIP phones that needed POE switch.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice switch
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Not all gigabit switches are created equal even if the specifications appear to match. I replaced an older switch with this product and it works must faster. Both had same high level throughput specs.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Poe
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good unmanaged poe 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 speed poe port's work very well and can use port's for non poe devices
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
POE plus switch
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Product works as it should. Would highly recommend this product to anyone who is looking for a reliable POE plus switch.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
As advertised
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very reliable device. Most of my equipment works on poe, so think makes life so much easier. I have one installed in my trailer and one in my kit for backup.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Plenty Of Power
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sets up easily. Auto detected everything I connected to it. Plenty of power available.