Customer Reviews Of NETGEAR FS105 10/100Mbps Desktop Switch 5 x RJ45 1,000 MAC Address Table 64KB Buffer Memory

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Customer Reviews for NETGEAR FS105 10/100Mbps Desktop Switch 5 x RJ45 1,000 MAC Address Table 64KB Buffer Memory - Retail
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Bill Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/29/2010 7:57:55 PM Great Little Switch Pros: Cheap and small, no complaints. Cons: Not the fastest device in the universe, but for the price and size, you can't compare. Other Thoughts: Fantastic if this is what you need. If it's your main switch, you might want to look into a gigabit switch instead, but just to connect something like your game consoles or to be used for guests, it's perfect. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
QuickSiR Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/22/2010 2:34:49 AM Two thumbs up! Pros: - Easy to setup (plug & play) - It works really well. - It was fearly cheap Cons: None Other Thoughts: I use it to connect my PS3, Xbox360 and HTPC to my home network. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Ty Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/21/2010 11:15:43 AM Pros: - Plug and Play (it just works!) - Wall mount option - Small - Quiet Cons: - Flashing Green LEDs are fairly bright, nothing some electrical tape can't fix. It would be nice to have an over-ride switch for these lights. - Plug-in is a little on the bulky side so it didn't fit with adjacent plugs on my power bar. Other Thoughts: Plug it in and it works great. No config! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/20/2010 6:28:03 AM Great price with the MIR Pros: Works great for splitting my ethernet line between my PS3 and my computer in my room Has worked flawlessly for about 4 months Cons: It's only 10/100, but you can't expect gigabit speed for this price. Other Thoughts: We have Verizon FiOS, and this switch does not slow down the upload/download speed one bit (no pun intended). My mobo has a 10/100/1000 NIC, and I get the exact same speeds whether I connect to the router through the switch, or directly. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
dianas bakery Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/14/2010 5:00:18 AM Great little switch Pros: Fast and dead simple to set up. We have them all over the place. Cheapest way to get extra ports when you need them. Since they are just switches they don't even need to be configured; turn on the power and plug in until you run out of ports! Cons: None. Other than the price for switches in general. Other Thoughts: Be careful, these things can get addicting :) Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/12/2010 5:50:54 PM nice! Pros: Works good. Cons: No Gigabit. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
thedarkeritgets Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/23/2009 9:50:05 AM Great Pros: Wonderful component for a great price, plugged it in and it works. Cons: none Other Thoughts: Netgear delivers as always and newegg was quick in delivery. Used this to get the needed ports to connect all the devices in my soho to my WNDR 3700. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/22/2009 9:18:46 PM perfect solution Pros: This unit is very small (needed a small unit to mount under table)but very well built. Ran 70ft of cat5 cable to converted garage/play room and use this to split between gaming comp, XBox & ps3. All can operate at the same time with no proplems! Cons: None after 1 year of use! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/22/2009 12:06:24 PM great Pros: works as expected, giving it away with $15 rebate Cons: none 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
TexasWildhorse Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/4/2009 11:18:58 AM Up and running in 2 minutes. Pros: Easy to set up. Great performance. Durable construction. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: The most difficult part was getting it out of the box. I got this up and running in 2 minutes and has been quietly and efficiently doing its job since. Highly recommened. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
williedogg Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/1/2009 2:59:06 PM Pros: I work on computers and needed to replace my old hu and this one hooked right up and works great. Cons: none Other Thoughts: Great price Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
mrunderhill Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	10/26/2009 10:38:27 AM First time Pros: Quick set up, no drivers, or CD's. Great manufacture warranty. Cons: none Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	10/13/2009 3:31:38 PM Excellent Pros: NETGEAR quality, the price and rebate. Cons: none Other Thoughts: Have bought and used several NETGEAR products for both the home and office with no problems at all. 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	8/27/2009 6:47:18 AM Pros: Easy to set up. Comparitively priced. Simple, quiet, solid construction. Cons: None. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
rick Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	8/23/2009 8:49:01 AM remember to open nat setting Pros: works perfectly out of the box. Cons: need to open Nat in Motorola modem to attach xbox 360 and pc to work. if your nat is set to private you cannot attach more than one device at a time. i couldn't attach the cable into the 5th port, just wouldn't fit, but with some persuasion got it to go in Other Thoughts: after realizing the nat setting was set to private and opened it up i got it to work perfectly but not sure if it came with a defect in the 5th port or it was my cable that messed it up, still works works though. 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
MichaelBrazell Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: less than 1 day This user purchased this item from Newegg	8/7/2009 10:51:09 PM Worked immediately and it's fast Pros: Step 1. Remove from box. Step 2. Plug in cables Step 3. Use internet. There are few things that I buy that work EXACTLY as they say. This is one of them. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: The rebates are stupid and are a hassle. Technically this thing is $9.47 or something with a $15 rebate, but it's a Visa gift card rebate and it'll take 90+ days to process, and probably won't even come through. 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
pdxhero Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	7/17/2009 10:33:51 AM Simple and Works Great Pros: Plugged it in and it instantly connected my PS3, 360, and PC sharing 1 network cable. Zero issues. Cons: None. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
bwchato Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	7/9/2009 7:11:14 PM Pros: took it out of the box,hooked it up and away we went.have had no problems with this product Cons: none i can think of Other Thoughts: good buy for the price and Newegg was quick as usual Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
DanielJ Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year	6/17/2009 12:33:11 PM Very Good Switch Pros: Endures the beatings of countless LAN parties and multiple computers running downloads and uploads for weeks on end with out resetting the box. Unlike the Linksuks that I have. Cons: Easy to trip on cables when stretched across the floor? Other Thoughts: Had one get messed up. (It was my LAN party and get thrown in the duffle bag switch.) Three out of the five ports work on it so all is good. The other still works good. Good stuff right here, tell you what. 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
GeneralTso Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	6/15/2009 10:22:00 AM Works great Pros: Works just as described. I have 4 pc's hooked up to my router via this switch and there are no complaints. Cons: none 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	6/9/2009 8:49:59 AM Pros: Worked right out of the box. Feels very well made. Cons: When I first got it, after a few days it started making a really high pitch whine sound. I'm not sure what caused it or what made it stop, but it did eventually go away. I marked it down one egg because of that whining sound. 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
DJ AQUAPIMP Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	6/8/2009 9:52:49 AM does what i need it to do Pros: Connects 4 Ethernet devices into 1 port of my router, Cheap, Small, and Well built Cons: None Other Thoughts: Bought this for my entertainment Center to connect my 360 and HTPC together so i wouldn't have to run more than one wire to my router. Gets the job done and gives me 2 extra ports for a PS3 if i ever decide to buy one. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	5/17/2009 5:46:39 PM Reliable Pros: Plugged in the day I received it and left on with nary a problem since. It works exactly as advertised with no fuss. Cons: None really Other Thoughts: I think its work paying a few dollars extra to go with netgear's professional line of network switches since they work well and don't introduce problems into a lan. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	5/9/2009 8:44:09 AM Pros: good Cons: good 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
CaptHowdy Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	5/7/2009 11:34:27 AM Pros: Works right out of the box. Unpacked it, plugged it in, plugged my router into it and I connected it to the computer I have my Magic Jack plugged into and my network Lexmark printer. Replaced the 4 port hub I had with no fuss and no software or configuring of any kind. I also like the metal housing, it shows quality and durability. Cons: None Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
M Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	4/26/2009 4:13:57 PM Simple & Solid Pros: Unpacked it, plugged it in, plugged my router into it, got 4 more ports. Couldn't be easier. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: We had scads of these Netgear switches (and hubs) in the I.T. environment where I worked before retirement March 2007. They were tough as tanks and no one ever read a user guide; they just worked, day and night. I bought this one when, despite following all directions and unsuccessful customer support, I couldn't chain two Linksys routers. And NewEgg service has made me a addictive NewEgg customer! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
eBuilder Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	4/23/2009 9:24:13 AM Durable and compact Pros: Metal encased, compact, no bright activity lights, power supply is high quality, can be used as a mobile switch. Cons: Does not effect function...rubber feet eventually fall off if handled frequently. Other Thoughts: Better constructed and same results as a c**co. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	4/18/2009 2:51:25 PM Pros: Works well no issues what so ever Cons: Wish it didnt require power but what do you expect Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
p5bdkw Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week	4/15/2009 8:45:45 PM Great, solid, little box!!! Pros: Works with my TIVO. Solid, well built. Didn't have to go out and buy a router. My upload and download speeds remain at what they should be. Cons: None Other Thoughts: Wanted to use my TIVO to access the web through the ethernet port. 1. Plug the modem's ethernet cable into port 1. 2. Plug the computer's ethernet cable into port 2. 3. Plug the Tivo's ethernet cable into port 3. I can search the web, TIVO updates itself, and I have access to TIVO's web extras, all without having to buy a router. Great little box!!! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: less than 1 day	4/6/2009 4:31:45 PM Audible Power Adapter Pros: Solid switch for the short time I had it Cons: The power adapter made an awful whine - so much so that - with a splitting headache - I had to disconnect the unit and arrange for a replacement after only 15 minutes. Hopefully replacement will be better. Tech support was not thrilling - I wanted to just replace the power adapter but they continuously directed me to "return the entire unit to the vendor." Other Thoughts: Did not purchase from Newegg Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
khaydin Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	3/25/2009 12:08:22 AM Pros: Can't go wrong for $5 ($15 rebate, $19.99 before rebate). Works great right out of the box. Cons: Power cable could be slightly longer. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Jafu Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	2/26/2009 4:23:05 PM "Plug and Play" Pros: Works right out of the box. I connected it to three computers with cat5e cable and they all picked up the internet without a hitch. No fussing with software or configuring of any kind. I also like the metal housing, it shows quality and durability. Cons: None Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	2/23/2009 5:22:21 PM Works Like it Should Pros: Works. Had a rebate. Cons: None Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
tmoney Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	2/23/2009 7:37:07 AM 10/100 hub works fine Pros: 10/100 hub works fine Cons: it's not gigabit Other Thoughts: good deal, works fine, no problems Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
adam1378 Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	2/21/2009 9:01:30 AM Great! Pros: This switch is working great so far. Able to play L4D with two computers with no packet loss. Using the switch to bypass the Uverse router to speed things up and network three computers and two hd boxes. Used to get bad compression on HD now not so much. Cons: just the usual power inlet in the back and the ethernet ports in front. Hard to mount with this setup. Other Thoughts: It is a nice blue color with white lettering. green indicators are bright and has a metal shroud. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Silent Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	2/12/2009 7:04:17 AM Works Good Pros: Small, easy to hide, works great so far. Does what its supposed to do. Cons: Not a rackmount... Other Thoughts: Been running on a DSL connection with 5 dynamic IPs since late 2006, no problems with it what so ever. 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Happy Customer Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	2/3/2009 8:57:16 AM As easy as it gets! Pros: Fast, easy installation. Just plug and play. Up and running in < 5 minutes. Issue with billing from Newegg, but their world class customer service department took care of it without argument. Could not be happier with this purchase. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: None. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/28/2009 10:11:42 AM Outstanding Pros: It works as it supposes to. I use it for the XBOX 360, PC, and a TV and all working just fine. Placed the order on a Friday morning, received tracking# Saturday, and the actually switch Tuesday morning. Great price, fast delivery !! Cons: The manual is for another switch, but you really don't need a manual to hook 3 cables Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
RavinDJ Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/22/2009 11:03:04 AM Great little switch Pros: I've owned a number of these and they're all still in the field and working hard. Even though NetGear's LIFETIME warranty is great, the bottom line is - you shouldn't have to use it. They're small, compact, solid, and look good... something about the blue color, the green LEDs, and the overall look of the switch. I love the fact that it looks just like they're professional 24 and 48 port switches (same metallic built; same color; same layout of ports and LEDs). Cons: None that I can think of... maybe a bigger rebate :o) Other Thoughts: Works great for the intended purposes... I guess this one will be discontinued in a year or two and taken over by the Gigabit version... GS105, I believe. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/16/2009 12:24:20 AM packet losses Pros: it works out of the box, no real setup needed Cons: lots of unexplained packet losses. plugged in a linksys switch and packet loss was gone. logical conclusion, this switch is defective. Other Thoughts: my first bad review on newegg... 1 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/12/2009 5:55:29 PM Works As Advertised Pros: Compact and allows for me to share one ethernet jack with all of the computers I use at work Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/9/2009 7:56:24 AM Perfect Pros: Easy to set up. Plug and Play. Cons: NONE Other Thoughts: All you can expect from an inexpensive network switch. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
CThompsen Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/3/2009 10:00:03 AM Pros: Gonna have to say it's bullet proof and best of the best. Cons: can hear a very silent noise when no cables are plugged in. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
StarTrec Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/29/2008 9:54:19 AM Pros: Fast , pleased the wife, connected 3 computors run on Windows XP or Home. Had 2 office on web at same time & no hickup. Use other for home made TiVo. Works great Cons: none Other Thoughts: Should have bought earlier Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
DavidinWisconsin Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/23/2008 7:06:11 PM Nice product Pros: This is a great swtich. It is built like a tank. It is a really nice size for a small application. Plug it in and it works. Cons: None Other Thoughts: With the rebate, this is a great deal on a great product. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Josh Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/18/2008 5:27:10 AM Works Great Pros: Plugged in, autodetcted the uplink port, added the additional needed ports to a remote room in the far end of our school building. Cons: None, happy with purchase. Other Thoughts: The mail in rebate came fast. Ordered 2 switches and received both rebates as offer stated. (2 maximum) Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/15/2008 12:21:03 AM Pros: had the same one years ago. this one works just as well. convenient auto-switching and auto-sensing made splitting a connection to router easy Cons: minor gripe: rubber feet can come off easily. they only stick onto the switch on the edge of each foot. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
George Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year	12/12/2008 9:38:53 AM Good product Pros: good product, good price, it's real plug 'n' play and forget about it. Cons: not free, not wireless :) Other Thoughts: I bought this from another on-line vendor (as a filler to get free shipping) and it was about 6 bucks after $10MIR. I also got the rebate in less than 2 mo. Doing what it is supposed to do with no human intervention. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/11/2008 5:51:36 AM Pros: Works perfect!! Very easy setup... Just plug it in and its ready to go. Only nine bucks after rebate!!! Cant beat the price. Received it in two days!! Cons: The plug end has a weird shape head that didnt agree with my almost full surge protector. But not a big deal. Other Thoughts: Newegg is awesome!! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
RoyH Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/9/2008 11:29:20 PM So Far So Good Pros: It works, it does as advertised it basically converts 1 RJ45 port to 4. Looks good and sturdy. Cons: None. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Jetscream Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/6/2008 3:54:06 PM Netgear FS105 Pros: Works great as designed Cons: none Other Thoughts: no problems for 2 months Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
EggAddict Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/5/2008 7:12:28 AM Good Pros: Very sturdy, heavy metal package design with a small footprint. Has higher operating temps than the plastic encased models. Cons: Need status lights on the front (non cable) side Other Thoughts: Worth the ten dollar price AR Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
kenjsmith Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/3/2008 3:05:49 PM Yeah!! Pros: Small and no problems with setup. Cons: Did not buy enough when they were on sell. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
user88888888 Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	11/28/2008 12:20:07 PM Works Pros: Works as advertised. Metal body looks good and feels sturdy. Cons: None Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
dmitriyv Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	11/24/2008 9:05:45 AM Awesome product Pros: Great product, does exactly what I needed it to do. Works straight out of the box, no problems. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: Using it to connect my PS3 to the net. Didn't want to run another 40 feet of cable from my router to my room where the PS3 is so I just used the switch to split the LAN to my PC and PS3. 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	11/5/2008 1:10:43 PM Pros: Worked out of the box with no problems Cons: None Other Thoughts: I am using this to connect my Xbox360, Directv Box, Wii, and my HTPC. It is working great. 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Sysadmin Chris Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	10/3/2008 4:04:37 PM A solid little switch Pros: Steel chassis, very small, and the power plug is the type which doesn't have a big footprint like the old AC to DC transformers. Metal-chassis switches seem to be a lot more reliable than plastic chassis ones; maybe because of ESD issues. Cons: Ports are on the front like a rack-mounted switch. With a tiny SOHO switch like this, that usually translates to a bit of a cable mess, without any added convenience. Other Thoughts: Bought this to provide connectivity for all the little devices in my entertainment center, so I only had to run one drop and not 4. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Geo Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	9/9/2008 5:52:22 PM Just works ... Pros: I got this switch as part of a network upgrade I was doing for my home office. Of all the changes I made, this is the only one that has not given me any trouble. (Apple Airport Express and Extreme seem to be 1/2 cooked!) Cons: None Other Thoughts: Would buy again if I needed a small 10/100 switch. 3 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	8/24/2008 12:24:15 PM Pros: Excellent product, works like a charm! Setting up a home network was easy with this product. Cons: None 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
jjkato Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year	7/29/2008 11:20:14 AM NETGEAR ROCKS! Pros: I've dealt with a lot of switches and routers at my company. After years of use, the LINKSYS junk and others failed in one form or another, and every NETGEAR switch is still alive. Does that tell us something? Cons: NONE Other Thoughts: Bulletproof, not literally. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	7/25/2008 12:12:44 PM Pros: Fantastic little switch. Plug and play right out of the box. Killer fast. Would recommend. Cons: None Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Igmatude Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	7/17/2008 9:07:54 PM Get it! Pros: Netgear is one of my fav companies for networking and this switch sums up why. Get it! Works flawlessly with Dlink routers. Cons: NONE! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Beepo Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	6/28/2008 6:58:51 AM Tough Pros: Grounding tabs, metal case. Cons: Power cable could be longer. Other Thoughts: We had a 100ft cable run between two switches that would begin dropping packets at a certain time every day just like clockwork. We replaced the cable and installed this switch on both ends but the problem remained. Due to the timing of the problem I figured it was interference. I was about to replace the cable again with shielded twisted pair when I noticed the grounding tabs on the switch. I grounded the switches and have had no further problems. A cheaper plastic switch wouldn't have given me that option. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
mortalfloater Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	6/16/2008 1:44:19 PM Great switch! Pros: No problems. Does what it's supposed to do. Cons: None Other Thoughts: I got this to share my network connection between my PS3 and satellite receiver. Works great! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
copperheadclgp Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	6/5/2008 1:54:01 PM Bombproof switch Pros: Small, armored, decent mounting tabs, rugged construction. Fast! Cons: Occasionally gets a little gimpy when we experience brownouts but that could probably be solved by putting it on a UPS Other Thoughts: Hard to beat Netgear quality ever since Linksys went completely into the toilet. I install these things for several doctors offices that I do work for and have had no failures thus far, while existing Linksys equipment has crashed and burned. They can take a beating too, nurses tend to kick hard under desks and these things can take it. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
zix99 Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	5/28/2008 11:26:02 PM Great Switch Pros: Works like a switch should. Runs fast and works as prescribed. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: Have had it for 3 months and it works very well. Used it in college dorm, no heating issues or anything. Great product. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Aaron Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	5/24/2008 5:27:20 PM Definitely worth the money Pros: Great metal case, cheap, small (probably only 4x4x1 inches) Cons: None so far Other Thoughts: Now my 360 and my pc can both get on the internet at the same time :o 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	5/23/2008 5:21:41 PM I just like these switches! Pros: I just like these switches. They have a nice 'metal' case and I have been installing them here at work anytime I need some more network ports around offices, and have never had an issue. All my switch belong to Netgear!! :) Cons: none Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	5/14/2008 8:18:04 AM Great Deal Pros: I have used the Netgear products in the past and had great experiences. This is no different. I have my home set up with a total network and this just completed an important part. Works great, no complaints Cons: No Cons with this product Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	5/2/2008 10:04:55 AM Love this little machine Pros: Very inexpesive with rebate. Solid construction. Very small and good looking. Super easy to use right out of the box. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: Both my HP2015dn printer and Itunes Airport Express would not communicate with my finickky Verizon router using factory settngs. So I used this little guy to do the configuring and, once they were set up correctly, I was able to move them back over to the wireless router. This will remain in my computer toolbox for years to come. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
David Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	4/22/2008 11:09:24 AM Pros: works like it's supposed to for a very reasonable price Cons: no cons for product. Other Thoughts: Netgear reneged on advertised $10 rebate even though Newegg purposely (and thoughtfully) held order processing to meet reqmts. Two emails to Netgear, no joy. One email to Newegg for help and Newegg made good on the rebate. Shouldn't have had to, but they did. Awesome customer service! Thank you. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Gryphan Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	4/19/2008 7:39:51 PM Desktop Switch Pros: Plug it in, attach a small CAT5 cable jumper to my router, everything works fine. Graet size since I live in an apartment and space it limited. Great discount and rebate. Cons: None Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
SheepGuy Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	4/14/2008 8:14:04 PM Still going after 2 years! Pros: Still running after 2 years! The metal case was very nice. Very simple operation at high speed. Very cheap. Cons: Gets warm, no power switch. Other Thoughts: It would probably be fine as is, but since I was worried about the heat shortening it's lifespan, I cut a hole in the case and added an old CPU cooling fan -which ran very quietly at the lower voltage from the switch's power supply. My unit has been through some sever beatings as well, falling down stairs and getting stepped on, that a plastic switch would not have survived! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	3/19/2008 3:16:16 PM Pros: Out of Box plug it in. Cons: none Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	3/7/2008 11:49:38 PM Simply amazing Pros: Plug and play, no hassle. Connected to upstream switch that is 10Mbps without autonegotiation and the FS105 detected the speed correctly. Robust metal case, heavy weight so it won't slide. Cons: Constantly blinking bright green lights. Other Thoughts: Would buy again, but probably the gigabit version. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Barry Manilow Tech Level: high Ownership: less than 1 day This user purchased this item from Newegg	3/6/2008 3:23:33 PM Great Switch Pros: It works like a 100mbps 5 port switch should. Cons: None, unit is designed well, very small. Does its job perfectly. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
kerb Tech Level: somewhat low Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	2/25/2008 10:36:50 PM Pros: Works perfect for over a year! Cons: none Other Thoughts: Went to wireless & sold it for more than I payed for it (after rebate!)Bought it at newegg!! Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Jess Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	2/16/2008 9:15:54 AM Great Pros: It is smaller than you'd expect. It works immediately out of the box. No installation. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: I thought it was a little weird to have the cords plug into the front, so we just turned it sideways. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
shifty Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year	2/10/2008 12:26:21 PM Netgear Rocks Pros: I own two of these switches, and use them for multiple computers and game consoles, and daisy chain them with various other switches and they work excellent. I have been buying Netgear products for 15 years, and have never had a problem with any of their products. Top notch brand! Cons: None. Other Thoughts: Whether you're hooking up multiple computers for file/printer sharing, or you just need more ports from your router, this is an excellent product and works flawlessly! It doesn't have enough ports for me really, but for the price you pay, you could buy 3 of them for the price of a decent 16 port. My next step however, is a 16-24 port managed switch. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Nat Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	2/1/2008 5:03:11 PM Terrible Service! Pros: If it works, it is rock solid in my experience. Cons: If you ever need to RMA it, don't bother. Consider it disposable. The AC adapter was broken on one of the few I've bought recently. Painfully, got through to support. No, they said, need to ship entire thing back. How wasteful, but ok. That was in 11/07. They got it, but still have not send me anything back. In fact, their RMA Dept voicemail is full, no more messages! Other Thoughts: All told, there are too many other options to put up with this poor level of service. I will not be buying a Netgear anything again. This, after dozens of units bought, many of which are still in service. Too bad. 0 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	1/2/2008 9:58:47 AM rock solid Pros: i use these FS series switches all the time. they are rock solid and seem to last forever. I have some that have been in use more than five years. excellent product with a great price. Cons: I prefer that the cables plug in back and have link/status lights on front. These always have everything on front, ports and lights. no big deal for me though. Other Thoughts: these switches always seem to have rebates for them also, making g good buy even better. Unlike some companies, Netgear has always honored the rebates I sent in. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Slausage Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/25/2007 3:33:49 AM Simple and easy Pros: Put it on your desk. Plug it in. You're done. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: It's really small. Like the size of a peanut butter sandwich. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Klank Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/7/2007 12:29:18 PM Great little switch Pros: Very small, just large enough for the ports and some LEDs Cons: None Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	12/6/2007 7:17:23 PM little hub get the job done Pros: Small, and hooks up in a flash.. Truly plug & play operation.. Cons: none Other Thoughts: nothing.. Exactly when I needed.. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
geert Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	11/26/2007 12:16:47 PM Simple Switch Pros: This is a 5 port switch. I used it to extend my router with an extra 4 ports. Easy to install; no software required! Cons: None that I can see so far. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
JimF Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	11/26/2007 10:13:35 AM Great little switch! Pros: Ease of Use. Auto sensing ports eliminates the need for crossover cables when connecting other hubs/switches Cons: None Other Thoughts: Couldn't be simpler. Just plug and play. I installed mine in a structured wiring cabinet. Looks like it was made for it. Saved a bundle. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	11/12/2007 10:37:32 AM Pros: Small and mobile. Great for a small number of RJ45 connections Cons: None to date Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
dz Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	11/9/2007 8:11:03 PM Easy Peasy Pros: Setup was a brease Cons: It's not free. Other Thoughts: Hands down some of the easiest setup I have ever had with any kind of networking device, ever. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Tom Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	11/8/2007 1:10:23 PM Excellent quality Pros: Simply put, this product is compact, great in quality (since its metal and not made of plastic), ease of use, and achieves great performance for a simple network hub to connect additional peripherals to your LAN. Cons: none Other Thoughts: other than the pros listed above, for $15-16, it's an easy choice. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
onefriedrice Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	10/22/2007 12:07:33 AM I like it. Pros: It's a network switch, and it just works. Cons: None. Other Thoughts: I love you Netgear. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: high Ownership: more than 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	10/16/2007 11:50:56 AM Excellent Product Pros: - metal construction - plug and play - ports are all autosense for x-over Cons: None that I can thing of... 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Robert Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	10/7/2007 8:21:19 PM FS105 Pros: Worked right out of the box. Just hooked the cords from my router into it and connected right up. Cons: Input plugs into one of the ports so if you have 5 devices you need to connect you will be short one but this is probably true for all switches. 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
mikey88553 Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	10/5/2007 12:57:12 PM well.. Pros: well its a switch.. nothing special.. extremely fast connections from one device to another. great throughput Cons: none at the time 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
farwest Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	9/24/2007 9:18:08 AM Provided what was promised. Pros: Just as advertised. Plug it in to a power outlet and connect your devices. As expected I see no loss of bandwidth through the switch. Cons: None really. The switch is not exactly the same physical appearance as the picture. It is smaller but has the same capacity and features. 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
N/A Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	9/15/2007 2:17:25 PM DOA Pros: Works great... for about 5 min Cons: stops uplinking traffic and reduces you to only talking to the computers physically plugged into the switch. Other Thoughts: RMAing, this may be a fluke. 0 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Nick Tech Level: average Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	9/12/2007 10:31:52 AM Worked perfectly Pros: I had a 100ft ethernet cable going to my bedroom to my computer, got a xbox 360 and did not wanna switch to wireless for either, bought this switch, plugged it in and it worked flawlessly with no install. Both boxes go online with no problem. Cons: none that im aware of at this time. Other Thoughts: Once again newegg has amazing shipping speeds, i consistantly get products less than 24 hours after ordering them. ive never dealt with a another company which i could say that about. 1 out of 1 people found this review helpful. Did you? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
js Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 week to 1 month This user purchased this item from Newegg	9/9/2007 9:05:59 PM Pros: Switch is a Switch...As long as it does its job. Very...............Easy setup. Cons: i don't think there is any cons. Other Thoughts: I may need more ports................................................. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Enginerd Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 day to 1 week This user purchased this item from Newegg	8/30/2007 1:30:28 PM Excellent Value Pros: -Small Size -Durable Housing -Auto Uplink -Small AC Adapter Cons: -About and inch bigger than my old switch Other Thoughts: Some people have complained about the large AC adapter. The one that came with my switch was one of those small and narrow ones that doesn't block other outlets. Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
Rick Tech Level: somewhat high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	8/22/2007 10:24:07 AM Rebate Invalid at NewEgg Pros: switch is great Cons: Netgear notified me that the rebate is invalid Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!
rcherr Tech Level: high Ownership: 1 month to 1 year This user purchased this item from Newegg	8/20/2007 4:43:20 PM very good Pros: i've bought quite a few netgear switches now and have been very happy with them... no problems Cons: none... Did you find this review helpful? Thanks for the valuable feedback you provided!