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Class: 8-Port

5-Port
8-Port

Model: MS308E

MS305
MS308
MS308E

Type: Easy Smart Managed Essentials

Easy Smart Managed Essentials
Unmanaged Essentials

Multi-Gigabit Ethernet: 8 x 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet ports for faster connections and increased efficiency
Fanless Design: Compact, robust metal desktop case with silent fanless operation
Non-Blocking Switching: 40Gbps (10/100/1000 Mbps) line rate fabric ensures congestion-free connectivity to your devices
Versatile Mounting Options: Install your switch on your desktop or mount it to your wall with the hardware provided in the box
Plus Managed Network Switch: Delivers network monitoring, traffic prioritization, and VLAN network segmentation to small businesses. Easy management with intuitive web-based Interface
Auto Negotiation: Automatic connection at the highest common speed between the switch and an end device

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Netgear MS308E Multi-Gigabit (2.5G) Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Essentials Switch

8-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigbit Ethernet Plus Switch

Expanding Wired Connectivity for SOHO Networks

NETGEAR is expanding its portfolio of next-generation 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switches with the introduction of the new MS305E and MS308E. These switches come with 5 or 8 2.5G Multi-Gig ports in a durable metal case and are designed to seamlessly integrate into any business environment.

Featuring fundamental network capabilities such as network monitoring, traffic prioritization, VLANs, QoS, IGMP Snooping, and an intuitive web-based GUI, these switches provide an adaptable network solution with effortless management. Plus Switches are the perfect upgrade from plug-and-play Unmanaged Switches, delivering essential networking features at an affordable price.

Highlights

Enable network configuration and management at the price point of Unmanaged Switches
Simple, yet useful network set-up on top of plug-and-play connectivity
Business-friendly and easy-to-use web browser-based management GUI
VLAN support for traffic segmentation

Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization
Auto “denial-of-service” (DoS) prevention
Troubleshoot connection issues via cable test
Loop detection and broadcast storm controls

Rate limiting for better bandwidth allocation
Port mirroring for network monitoring
Jumbo frame support
Fanless, silent operation with desktop and wall-mount options

Small Office/Home Office Network Diagram

MS308E Switch

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Comparison of Similar NETGEAR Switch Models

	MS305	MS305E	MS308	MS308E
# of Gigabit Ethernet Ports	5 x 1G/2.5G	5 x 1G/2.5G	8 x 1G/2.5G	8 x 1G/2.5G
Management Type	Unmanaged Essentials	Easy Smart Managed Essentials	Unmanaged Essentials	Easy Smart Managed Essentials
Management Layer	—	L2	—	L2
Advanced Network Features	—	Basic VLAN & QoS, IGMP, Storm Control, Auto DoS	—	Basic VLAN & QoS, IGMP, Storm Control, Auto DoS
Mounting Options	Desktop or Wall	Desktop or Wall	Desktop or Wall	Desktop or Wall

Model
Brand	NETGEAR
Part Number	MS308E-100NAS

Format & Standards
Standards	Networking Standards: IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3ab IEEE 802.3u IEEE 802.1p IEEE 802.1Q IEEE 802.3x IEEE 802.3bz IEEE 802.3az IEEE 802.3ad
Network Media	Media Type Supported: Twisted Pair Ethernet Technology: 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Network Technology: 2.5GBase-T
Network Management Type	Managed

Ports & Interface
Primary Ports	8 x RJ45

Data Transmission
VLAN Support	Yes
Jumbo Frames	Yes
Buffer Memory	1MB

Details
Protocols	EEE 802.3 Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T EEE 802.1p Class of Service IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex Flow Control IEEE 802.3bz 2.5GBASE-T IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (deactivated by default) IEEE 802.3ad Dynamic Link Aggregation (LACP)
PoE	No
Layer	Full Layer 3

Power Supply
Power	External (12V/1.5A) Power Source: Power Adapter Power Consumption: 8.10 W

Environmental
Certification	CE Class A (EN55032+EN55035) UKCA Class A FCC Part 15 Class A ISED Class A VCCI Class A RCM KC BSMI
Temperature	Operating: 32°F to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Storage: – 4° to 158°F (–20° to 70°C)
Humidity	Operating: 95% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing Storage: 95% maximum relative humidity

Packaging
Package Contents	MS308E Ethernet Switch Power Adapter Rubber Feet Installation Guide

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	April 04, 2025

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The NETGEAR MS308E is an 8-port 2.5GbE Easy Smart Managed switch for small businesses and home offices that need faster wired connections plus VLAN segmentation, traffic prioritization, and network monitoring.

Recommended For

Small offices connecting several 2.5G workstations, NAS devices, or access points that need more than gigabit Ethernet and basic web-managed VLAN or QoS controls.
Home NAS users who regularly move large files between multiple devices with 2.5G Ethernet and want a fanless switch for a quiet office or media workspace.
Home-lab users who want to segment wired devices with VLANs or prioritize traffic through a browser-based interface, without needing a more advanced managed-switch platform.
Users expanding a wired network in a quiet room or desk area who need eight ports, desktop or wall placement, and silent fanless operation.

Real-World Use Scenarios

A home user connects a 2.5GbE desktop and NAS to the same switch to move backups or large files over the local network; transfers can be faster than on gigabit links when both devices and the rest of the network support 2.5GbE.
A small office or home lab uses the switch to connect computers, a router, and an access point; wired devices get multi-gig links where supported, while 1GbE and 100MbE devices can still connect at their supported speeds.
A small business separates work devices from guest or IoT devices with VLANs; the switch provides basic network segmentation, while the router or firewall must handle any routing or access rules between those networks.
Someone upgrading a wired home network can connect a multi-gig router, access point, computer, and smart TV without requiring every device to be 2.5GbE; each port negotiates a supported link speed, so older Ethernet devices remain usable.
A user places the switch on a desk or mounts it near a router or office wiring to add wired ports without fan noise; an access point connected to it needs its own power because this switch does not provide PoE.

Spec Summary

Attribute	Value
Best For	Wired desktop or small-business networks needing eight 2.5G Ethernet connections with managed VLAN support
Ports And Network Technology	Eight RJ45 ports for 2.5GBase-T over twisted-pair Ethernet; supports up to 2.5 Gigabits Per Second
Management And Network Features	Managed switch with VLAN support, jumbo frames, 1MB buffer memory, and full Layer 3 classification; no PoE
Standards And Protocols	Supports IEEE 802.3 Ethernet standards, including 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, VLAN tagging, Class of Service, flow control, energy-efficient Ethernet, and dynamic link aggregation
Physical Design	Black metal case; weighs 0.9 pounds
Power	External 12V/1.5A power adapter; 8.10W power consumption
Operating Environment	Operating temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C); storage temperature: –4°F to 158°F (–20°C to 70°C). Maximum relative humidity is 95% for both operating and storage conditions
Certifications	CE, UKCA, FCC, ISED, VCCI, RCM, KC, and BSMI Class A certifications
In The Box	Switch, power adapter, rubber feet, and installation guide
Model Identifiers	NETGEAR MS308E-100NAS

Item#: N82E16833222345

Netgear MS308E Multi-Gigabit (2.5G) Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Essentials Switch, MS308E-100NAS

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