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Feb 28, 2025 11:52 AM

8-Port Netgear Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch

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Amazon has 8-Port Netgear Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308-300PAS) for $17.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Features:
  • Up to 16 Gb/s Total Switching Bandwidth
  • 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
  • Energy-Efficient Ethernet
  • Auto-MDI/MDIX Support
  • 802.1p QoS
  • Fanless Design
  • Plug and Play

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    • Our research indicates that this offer is $3 lower (14% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $20.99
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Amazon has 8-Port Netgear Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308-300PAS) for $17.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Community Member artcab for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Up to 16 Gb/s Total Switching Bandwidth
  • 8 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
  • Energy-Efficient Ethernet
  • Auto-MDI/MDIX Support
  • 802.1p QoS
  • Fanless Design
  • Plug and Play

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $3 lower (14% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $20.99
  • About this store:

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Tom_Chan
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That managed version also comes with the benefit of telling you the speed of the connection (10M, 100M, 1G) from the two LEDs per port, whereas this unmanaged version with one LED per port does not.
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liljay2k
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Prices are dropping because of 2.5gbps and 10gbps. The managed switch isn't much more than this for those network DIY'ers
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Feb 28, 2025 10:20 PM
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cuoreesitanteFeb 28, 2025 10:20 PM
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In for one. Thanks OP. Good price for a name brand switch.
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Feb 28, 2025 10:21 PM
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liljay2kFeb 28, 2025 10:21 PM
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Prices are dropping because of 2.5gbps and 10gbps. The managed switch isn't much more than this for those network DIY'ers
Feb 28, 2025 11:10 PM
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TealIdea227Feb 28, 2025 11:10 PM
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Paid $18.99 in 2022. I'm a sucker for spare parts.
Mar 1, 2025 12:00 AM
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AmusedFruit500Mar 1, 2025 12:00 AM
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Quote from liljay2k View quoted comment :
Prices are dropping because of 2.5gbps and 10gbps. The managed switch isn't much more than this for those network DIY'ers
Yeah, managed version is currently $25: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9W9YNWD
Mar 1, 2025 12:05 AM
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Tom_ChanMar 1, 2025 12:05 AM
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Quote from AmusedFruit500 View quoted comment :
Yeah, managed version is currently $25: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9W9YNWD
That managed version also comes with the benefit of telling you the speed of the connection (10M, 100M, 1G) from the two LEDs per port, whereas this unmanaged version with one LED per port does not.
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Mar 1, 2025 5:48 PM
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magbarnMar 1, 2025 5:48 PM
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Quote from Tom_Chan View quoted comment :
That managed version also comes with the benefit of telling you the speed of the connection (10M, 100M, 1G) from the two LEDs per port, whereas this unmanaged version with one LED per port does not.
Yikes that's some serious cost cutting. Unmanaged 1Gb switches have had 2 leds for years
Mar 1, 2025 9:15 PM
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fueradeljuegoMar 1, 2025 9:15 PM
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I thought it was a harmonica...

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Mar 1, 2025 10:13 PM
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joogleMar 1, 2025 10:13 PM
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Can this be powered over Poe?
Mar 2, 2025 2:19 AM
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FormlessMar 2, 2025 2:19 AM
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Quote from joogle View quoted comment :
Can this be powered over Poe?
Not natively. But throw a poe splitter with the proper voltage output and barrel jack size in line and you could if you had to.
Mar 2, 2025 4:13 AM
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pandanubMar 2, 2025 4:13 AM
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Quote from joogle View quoted comment :
Can this be powered over Poe?
I've only ever seen 4 or 5 ports with Poe in, they are pretty rare. Ubiquiti has a few
Mar 2, 2025 1:59 PM
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np1050Mar 2, 2025 1:59 PM
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Is this hot swappable? I need to add this to a network without turning anything off or resetting anything
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Mar 2, 2025 3:35 PM
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artcab
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Mar 2, 2025 3:35 PM
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Quote from np1050 View quoted comment :
Is this hot swappable? I need to add this to a network without turning anything off or resetting anything
Yes. Anything you disconnect to reconnect to this switch is going to lose connectivity at least momentarily. I can't speak for every OS installed on the devices you're disconnecting and reconnecting, but most operating systems should be able to handle a network disconnect and reestablish a connection when the network cable is re-attached.

I'd make sure you have the switch powered up and running, and have the uplink to the rest of your network established before connecting anything to it - you can look at your router's DHCP reservation table to make sure the switch has a valid IP before connecting anything to it, which should minimize disconnect time.

EDIT: My mistake, an unmanaged switch won't have an IP address.
Last edited by artcab March 7, 2025 at 03:45 AM.
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Mar 2, 2025 4:43 PM
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diablofreakMar 2, 2025 4:43 PM
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Quote from liljay2k View quoted comment :
Prices are dropping because of 2.5gbps and 10gbps. The managed switch isn't much more than this for those network DIY'ers
Prices have been coming down like crazy especially for 2.5G switches. I'm all for it. Recently updated some 2.5G switches and buying 2.5 NIC cards. Doubling speed at the current prices without rerunning wires is a no brainer
Mar 2, 2025 4:58 PM
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dealmashugunaMar 2, 2025 4:58 PM
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Warranty sucks you pay shipping, which ends up being > value of switch. Never again after 2 died.

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Mar 3, 2025 1:06 AM
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pandanubMar 3, 2025 1:06 AM
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Quote from dealmashuguna View quoted comment :
Warranty sucks you pay shipping, which ends up being > value of switch. Never again after 2 died.
Good luck finding consumer grade networking equipment with a good warranty lol. You really expect them to pay for a label when a label cost the same as the equipment?

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