Netgear ProSafe 8-Port PoE Switch (FS108P) - Reviews
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5.1.2018
I’ve been using Netgear’s range of unmanaged switches for years now, starting with an FS105 back when all I wanted was a ‘splitter’ for the three devices in my hifi/TV rack using one Homeplug to bring the Ethernet downstairs from my Virgin router upstairs. Incidentally, don’t be scared by the use of the word “unmanaged” – it just means you can set them and forget them like a household-mains ganged adapter, just brushing off the dust bunnies from time to time!Then we moved to a house which had been wired for Ethernet (oh heaven!) to suit the previous owner’s need to run a business from home. I didn’t use ALL of his sockets, but opted to buy a 16-port Netgear switch, this being the biggest that DIDN’T need a fan,
13.9.2017
I already use NETGEAR GS724T-400EUS ProSAFE 24 Port Gigabit Smart Managed Ethernet Switch which I got as an Amazon "Today's Deal" item and it works well but was disappointed to see that it is quite an old model dating back to 2013 but other than issues trying to get Device View mode to work it has worked well (got it in June 2017).This model also dates back to that era so if you are looking to buy one make sure the price reflects the vintage.This model does have a fan in it (at one end) and is quite noisy, not a problem in a 19" rack or a server room but if in an open office your employees may start to moan.Device view, like my other one can be made to work (but offers little real gain in device management)
8.8.2018
I had bought a Netgear unmanaged 5 port switch a while ago but now needed more ports so bought this 8 port 10/100 unmanaged switch.I did run in to one issue immediately, Amazon delivered to me a previously used item which, after I complained, was returned and replaced the next day.It is a simple case of connecting your cables BEFORE switching the device on (the 8 port does have its own on/off switch at the back whilst the 5 port one didn't); there seems to be some misleading information about how to connect the Ethernet cables as some people say it doesn't matter while some people say it does. I for one know it DOES matter, for this item,
6.9.2017
I must admit that initially I was not looking for a 10/100 Meg Switch but after paying a visit to the makers website it was listed as only using typically 1 Watt of power which I found a little hard to believe.Anyway, with all ports in use feeding devices on 2 Metre cables that is the case (at first it peaked at 1.4w but then settled back to 1.0w which should cost under £1.50 a year assuming it is on 24/7).This is the first one I have seen with an on/off switch on the back and I can only guess this is to meet the requirements of some regulations, perhaps the EU.Anyway, seeing as it is just as easy to unplug the adapter lead I doubt the switch will ever get moved.Metal construction,
8.9.2017
Netgear make some superb kit, from routers all the way to switches, like this one.It's quite neat and compact and setup is a breeze. You could run it unmanaged to a degree just plug and play. However the L2 management features allow you to configure the switch to optimise your network.So a bit about the switch. It's 24 port. They are not gigabit ports so evaluate carefully the traffic needs of your network. Secondly half are PoE which is in my opinion one of the primary reasons you would go for this switch. On that note the 12 PoE switches share 100w so make sure if you are using PoE that 100w is enough.In addition there are two dedicated copper/sfp ports.
7.5.2019
Some well seasoned advice - Don't ever connect a device to WiFi if it has an Ethernet Port! In todays modern connected world even a home network can get to quite a considerable size very quickly and you will not regret reserving WiFi connectivity for IPads, IPhones etc which do not readily connect to a wired network. You should deploy a router (this isn't a router BTW) running DHCP to handle IP routing and these little beauties for extending the network. This has a few more ports than its little brother but you still effectively daisy chain devices locating these behind smart TVs to hook in playstation, apple TV,
7.12.2009
Ordered on Monday, arrived Tuesday.Great unmanaged switch that provides 4 standards based 802.1af POE ports - connected 4 POE SIP IP phones and worked perfectly, while leaving 4 non POE ports available fro PC's.POE only active if POE device plugged in to 1 of 4 the POE ports, so you can use all 8 ports for non POE devices.Note, this is a true switch and not a HUB - so for those looking for a true HUB for packet tracing via something like Wireshark, this is NOT the product. If you are looking for a true HUB, Netgear DS108 or EN104 HUB's are great.
20.10.2014
I have this device located in an outbuilding, uplink is via a pair of Zyxel Powerline adapters from the main house, works well with the HD camera (Foscam FI9805E), and acts as a switch for a wireless access point (soon to be replaced with a PoE WAP). I also will be putting another camera in a month or two and also and additional IR lamp, so will update review in a few months when all four PoE ports have been active 24x7 for a few months.
29.1.2019
Brilliant, comes with everything you could possibly need, European and UK power leads, brackets to hang off a wall or casing, the correct screws, plastic stick on feet to stop it scuffing and ofcourse the switch itself. Very simple to use and set up, I would highly recommended it, simply follow the instructions on the instructions provided. Does all what I need and more.
10.12.2015
If you need to power an IP phone and expand the network connections at a single socket it is overkill, but not expensive overkill. If you need to send it over 200 miles to a warehouse where the staff are not particularly interested in lengthy IT-related set-up issues then it is a cost-effective and straight-forward option. Solid and dependable.
18.3.2018
Whilst there is no doubt that this product is excellent, I have nevertheless had the misfortune of it failing after 18 months. Hence my purchase this time of a replacement. I realise that it has a lifetime warranty but it is not worthwhile trying to send the old one back given the low cost of the replacement.
4.5.2016
Very good, as all Netgear products are. I know (through experience) that for critical reliability, this is the best quality, and I thoroughly recommend this for long term install-and-forget installations. The components and engineering design within all Netgear products like this are absolute top grade.
21.9.2017
A basic switch, unmanaged and without gigabit capability. Well made, and for non-PC / multimedia use, such as security and IoT type devices, the lifetime warranty suggests a better build quality than other plastic switches at pretty much the same price.
5.12.2018
Very good price, delivered well packaged. Nice and compact. So easy to install, as it says, just plug and play. Using for 2 PC's currently, will be adding another soon. Very pleased. Many thanks.
25.10.2018
Ultimately ending up replacing this for a 1Gb switch - due to home network traffic. But for a simple under 10 device local data transfer from router/hub network this would be fine. Recommended.