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Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch

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Amazon has Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS608) for $14.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders of $25+.

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Features:
  • 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Simple plug-and-play setup with no software to install or configuration needed
  • Supports desktop or wall mount placement
  • Energy efficient design compliant with IEEE802.3az

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  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.7 from over 230 Amazon customer reviews.
    • 2-year limited hardware warranty
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Amazon has Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS608) for $14.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on orders of $25+.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports
  • Simple plug-and-play setup with no software to install or configuration needed
  • Supports desktop or wall mount placement
  • Energy efficient design compliant with IEEE802.3az

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.7 from over 230 Amazon customer reviews.
    • 2-year limited hardware warranty
  • About this store:
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Model: NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS608) - Desktop or Wall Mount, Home Network Hub, Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Plug-and-Play

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AndrewinMD
Agreed on 5 vs. 8, but the problem I've found is that many smart TVs have 100 Base-T/Mbit ethernet ports, not gigabit ones. Both my Sony and TCL are that way, so I've kept them wireless because they actually connect at higher speeds. Mine aren't top of the line nor the newest (TCL is from last year), but I thought I'd mention this in case anyone runs into the same issue. Really annoyed me when I found out!
YanksIn2009
Hmmm...OK I found it weird that an unmanaged 8 port gigabit switch was listed as regular price 60+ dollars when they usually could be had for 20-25 dollars for years. So I compared it to the gs308, which is metal and $22.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-...124&sr=1-3

https://productz.com/en/netgear-g...on02-Dod77


Looks like this should sell cheaper than the gs308 normally or am I missing something?
skytoastar
Piggybacking on this. Keeping it wired means more wireless availability for the other wireless devices.

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Nice deal on an 8 port switch (5 port switches worthless IMHO as you'll use 3 ports right off the bat and won't leave any headroom for expansion). Nice for an entertainment center or media closet where multiple devices are vying for a gigabit ethernet connection - smart TVs, gaming consoles, HTPCs, NAS, smart home hubs etc. etc.). Nice find OP.
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Quote from artcab :
Nice deal on an 8 port switch (5 port switches worthless IMHO as you'll use 3 ports right off the bat and won't leave any headroom for expansion). Nice for an entertainment center or media closet where multiple devices are vying for a gigabit ethernet connection - smart TVs, gaming consoles, HTPCs, NAS, smart home hubs etc. etc.). Nice find OP.
Agreed on 5 vs. 8, but the problem I've found is that many smart TVs have 100 Base-T/Mbit ethernet ports, not gigabit ones. Both my Sony and TCL are that way, so I've kept them wireless because they actually connect at higher speeds. Mine aren't top of the line nor the newest (TCL is from last year), but I thought I'd mention this in case anyone runs into the same issue. Really annoyed me when I found out!
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Quote from AndrewinMD :
Agreed on 5 vs. 8, but the problem I've found is that many smart TVs have 100 Base-T/Mbit ethernet ports, not gigabit ones. Both my Sony and TCL are that way, so I've kept them wireless because they actually connect at higher speeds. Mine aren't top of the line nor the newest (TCL is from last year), but I thought I'd mention this in case anyone runs into the same issue. Really annoyed me when I found out!
but does the tvs actually use the higher speeds?
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Quote from AndrewinMD :
Agreed on 5 vs. 8, but the problem I've found is that many smart TVs have 100 Base-T/Mbit ethernet ports, not gigabit ones. Both my Sony and TCL are that way, so I've kept them wireless because they actually connect at higher speeds. Mine aren't top of the line nor the newest (TCL is from last year), but I thought I'd mention this in case anyone runs into the same issue. Really annoyed me when I found out!
Excellent point - I have an ancient Panasonic TV that doesn't even have Wifi laugh out loud but does have an ethernet port, which I'm sure is not gigabit speed.
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Hmmm...OK I found it weird that an unmanaged 8 port gigabit switch was listed as regular price 60+ dollars when they usually could be had for 20-25 dollars for years. So I compared it to the gs308, which is metal and $22.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-...124&sr=1-3

https://productz.com/en/netgear-g...on02-Dod77


Looks like this should sell cheaper than the gs308 normally or am I missing something?
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Quote from AndrewinMD :
Agreed on 5 vs. 8, but the problem I've found is that many smart TVs have 100 Base-T/Mbit ethernet ports, not gigabit ones. Both my Sony and TCL are that way, so I've kept them wireless because they actually connect at higher speeds. Mine aren't top of the line nor the newest (TCL is from last year), but I thought I'd mention this in case anyone runs into the same issue. Really annoyed me when I found out!
So, here's the dilemma. Chances are, you're not utilizing even the 100M speed thru Ethernet. But got it, speed is good. However, what is key specially with video/voice is packet loss. Ethernet via 100/m will always be better than what, 566M you're getting from wireless, if you're lucky? But hey, to each their own.
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Quote from YanksIn2009 :
Hmmm...OK I found it weird that an unmanaged 8 port gigabit switch was listed as regular price 60+ dollars when they usually could be had for 20-25 dollars for years. So I compared it to the gs308, which is metal and $22.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-...124&sr=1-3 [amazon.com]

https://productz.com/en/netgear-g...on02-Dod77 [productz.com]


Looks like this should sell cheaper than the gs308 normally or am I missing something?
Agreed - this switch should have a lower list price than the metal switch - I don't trust Amazon's list prices.
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Quote from YanksIn2009 :
Hmmm...OK I found it weird that an unmanaged 8 port gigabit switch was listed as regular price 60+ dollars when they usually could be had for 20-25 dollars for years. So I compared it to the gs308, which is metal and $22.

https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-...124&sr=1-3

https://productz.com/en/netgear-g...on02-Dod77


Looks like this should sell cheaper than the gs308 normally or am I missing something?

nevermind, it's a switch too..
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Quote from FrankRocks :
So, here's the dilemma. Chances are, you're not utilizing even the 100M speed thru Ethernet. But got it, speed is good. However, what is key specially with video/voice is packet loss. Ethernet via 100/m will always be better than what, 566M you're getting from wireless, if you're lucky? But hey, to each their own.
Piggybacking on this. Keeping it wired means more wireless availability for the other wireless devices.
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go with metal body
netgear
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-8-...07PFYM5MZ/
tp-link
https://www.amazon.com/Ethernet-S...00A121WN6/

have a mix of 20 of these at various places working rock solid
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Quote from skytoastar :
Piggybacking on this. Keeping it wired means more wireless availability for the other wireless devices.
And to piggyback on a piggyback wired will have lower latency. I've noticed a difference with slower response times of maneuvering just within the menus and apps with wireless compared to wired.
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Quote from AndrewinMD :
Agreed on 5 vs. 8, but the problem I've found is that many smart TVs have 100 Base-T/Mbit ethernet ports, not gigabit ones. Both my Sony and TCL are that way, so I've kept them wireless because they actually connect at higher speeds. Mine aren't top of the line nor the newest (TCL is from last year), but I thought I'd mention this in case anyone runs into the same issue. Really annoyed me when I found out!
Ethernet is still usually better, even at 100 Mbps. You're likely not making out the wireless connection, and wireless is subject to latency, fluctuations, and interference.
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You can get the metal one for less than the white plastic listed here with free shipping through Dell Website.
You can signup for a free Dell account to receive free shipping and receive 30% cashback through Capitalshopping to make it approximately 14.87 tax included.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/8...networking
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perfect timing, ordered a 5 port today for $15...why not get 8 for the same price. Wish it was metal, but like that the ports and power are all in the back.

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