NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount

I installed this switch on a home office setting. It works. It replaced a NetGear four (or was it five?) port switch that had worked without interruption for several years. I needed the additional ports. I cannot speak to longevity, only to out-of-the-box function.

I have been asked to work from home.

So far so good works fine on my Xbox and Playstation laptop link with my smart TV they all operate fine it switches them automatically so far no problems

The switch has met all of my internet connectivity needs.

I bought this switch and powered it up in April. Its now August and the switch has gone bad - green lights of death. If I want advance replacement Netgear wants me to pay for shipping. Another option is I can send my unit back, pay for shipping, and theyll send the replacement, which they wouldnt tell me if it was new or refurbished, when they receive it. I expect more then 4 months of operation. I hope the Orbi mesh network I have works better. Wont every buy another Netgear switch.

the switch is good, able to do what it advertises, up to send and receive 1-gigabit speed. The only set back from this product is the interface. For some reason, it is way to hard for me to get in the WebUI to change the configurations. And the app on the phone is so confusing to use,

Never fail with NetGear hubs and switches. Always a simple plug and play network solution for most applications.

Havent used it yet because Im still trying to figure that part out.

Sot there is a slightly cheaper version made of plastic and even cheaper no-name brands. , but, I knew this will occasionally be knocked around and for me, reliability was critical. so i went with this metal verison of the Netgear. It is pretty tough and so far has stood up to my misuse. for the price, and being a Netgear, it seems like a no-brainer. If you are trying to pinch pennies, then there are cheaper no-name ethernet switches as Well as the plastic versions of this one. this unit has not disappointed me and the performance is good. well deserves its 5 stars.

I liked how easy and fast it was to set up