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Name: Netgear GS305E 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet SOHO Plus Easy Smart Managed Essentials Switch, GS305E-100NAS
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Description: Netgear GS305E 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet SOHO Plus Easy Smart Managed Essentials Switch, GS305E-100NAS

Based on the spec sheet, it supports up to 64 VLAN IDs. With that in mind, you should be able to create unique VLANs for each of your ISPs and then trunk them back into a firewall for your needs. Cannot post the spec sheet here, but you can review the details on Netgear's website. VLAN (# Supported): 64 IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging: Yes Port-based VLANs: Yes

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Netgear GS305E 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet SOHO Plus Easy Smart Managed Essentials Switch, GS305E-100NAS

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Model: GS305E

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Gigabit Ethernet: 5 ports provide gigabit Ethernet connectivity to your devices
Auto-Negotiation: Automatic connection at the highest common speed between the switch and an end device
Versatile Mounting Options: Install your switch on your desktop, or mount it to your wall or rack with the hardware provided in the box
Energy-Efficient: This switch is designed to optimize power usage, lowering the cost of operation as a result
Fanless Design: Silent operation makes this switch perfect for noise-sensitive environments
No Crossover Cables: Auto-MDI/MDIX eliminates the need for crossover cables

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Netgear GS305E 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet SOHO Plus Easy Smart Managed Essentials Switch

Fast, Wired Connectivity Anywhere in Your Home

GS305E 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Essentials Switch

Securely Separate Your Work, Home and Entertainment Networks

Meet Your Business Needs

This Easy Smart Switch is packed with network-optimizing features including VLANs, QoS, and IGMP Snooping at an affordable price.

Ideal for Your Small Office or Home Office

Perfect for small installations of four devices.

Easy to Use

Setup is simple – no installation software or configuration needed. Just plug and play

Maximum Throughput

Non-blocking switching architecture ensures maximum throughput at wire speed

	GS305	GS305E	GS308	GS308E
# of Gigabit Ethernet Ports	5 × 1G	5 × 1G	8 × 1G	8 × 1G
Management Type	Unmanaged Essentials	Easy Smart Managed Essentials	Unmanaged Essentials	Easy Smart Managed Essentials
Advanced Network Features	—	Securely separate networks (VLAN), Prioritize bandwidth (QoS)	—	Securely separate networks (VLAN), Prioritize bandwidth (QoS)
Mounting Options	Desktop or Wall	Desktop or Wall	Desktop or Wall	Desktop or Wall

Best Seller Ranking	#31 in Switches

Model
Brand	NETGEAR
Part Number	GS305E-100NAS

Format & Standards
Standards	IEEE 802.3 Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.1p Class of Service IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex Flow Control
Network Management Type	Smart

Ports & Interface
Primary Ports	5 x RJ45
Primary Port Speed	10/100/1000Mbps

Data Transmission
MAC Address Table	8K
Switching Method	Store and Forward
VLAN Support	Yes
Jumbo Frames	9KB
Buffer Memory	128KB

Details
Protocols	TCP/IP
PoE	No
QoS	Yes
Layer	2
Port Mirroring	Yes
LEDs	Per port: Speed, Link, Activity Per device: Power, system

Environmental
Temperature	Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 50 degree Celsius (32 ~ 122 degree Fahrenheit) Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 70 degree Celsius (-4 ~ 158 degree Fahrenheit)
Humidity	Operating Humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing Storage Humidity: 95% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing

Features
Features	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 Flexible management via easy-to-use web browser-based management GUI or using the PC-based Utility application 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

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	March 27, 2019

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Limited Warranty period (labor): 1 year
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The NETGEAR GS305E is a 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart managed switch for small offices and home networks that need plug-and-play connectivity plus VLANs, QoS, port mirroring, and other basic network controls.

Recommended For

Home-office workers adding wired connections for a desktop and IP phone—or other nearby devices—who want a compact switch with basic traffic-management options.
People with a mesh router or another router with few Ethernet ports who need to connect wired devices such as a gaming console, smart TV, or desktop.
Home-network users with a VLAN-capable router who want to separate traffic among a small number of wired devices without moving to a larger switch.
Users setting up a switch on a desk or in a noise-sensitive room who want silent operation and the option to wall-mount it.

Spec Summary

Attribute	Value
Best For	Small wired networks needing five Gigabit Ethernet connections and web- or PC-based smart management
Ports And Connectivity	5 RJ45 ports supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet; no PoE
Network Standards And Protocols	IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, 802.3ab 1000BASE-T, 802.3u 100BASE-T, 802.1p Class of Service, 802.1Q VLAN Tagging, and 802.3x full-duplex flow control; TCP/IP
Management And Switching Features	Layer 2 smart management through a web GUI or PC utility, with VLANs, QoS, port mirroring, cable testing, loop detection, broadcast storm controls, rate limiting, and DoS prevention
Traffic Handling	Store-and-forward switching, 8K MAC address table, 128KB buffer memory, and support for jumbo frames up to 9KB
Indicators	Per-port speed, link, and activity LEDs; device power and system LEDs
Physical Design	Metal black enclosure measuring 3.9 × 3.7 × 1.1 inches
Power	12V power adapter rated at 1A
Environmental Ratings	Operating temperature: 0–50°C; storage temperature: −20–70°C. Operating humidity: up to 90% RH non-condensing; storage humidity: up to 95% RH non-condensing
Model Identifiers	NETGEAR GS305E-100NAS

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