How many Gigabit ports does the Netgear GS305EP switch have, and what is the maximum speed per port?

The Netgear GS305EP switch has 5 Gigabit ports, delivering up to 1000 Mbps of dedicated, non-blocking bandwidth per port.

What is the maximum power budget available for PoE devices on the Netgear GS305EP switch?

The maximum power budget available for PoE devices on the Netgear GS305EP switch is 63W.

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Netgear GS305EP 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet SOHO Plus Easy Smart Managed Essentials PoE+ Switch with 4-Port PoE+ (63W), GS305EP-100NAS

Name: Netgear GS305EP 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet SOHO Plus Easy Smart Managed Essentials PoE+ Switch with 4-Port PoE+ (63W), GS305EP-100NAS
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Description: Netgear GS305EP 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet SOHO Plus Easy Smart Managed Essentials PoE+ Switch with 4-Port PoE+ (63W), GS305EP-100NAS

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Model: GS305EP

GS305
GS305E
GS305EP
GS305EPP

5 Gigabit Ports: Gigabit connection delivers up to 1000 Mbps of dedicated, non-blocking bandwidth per port
PoE+ Support: 4 ports PoE+ for a total of 63W of power enabling powering of all types of PoE devices
Easy Management: Plug-and-play Easy Smart switch fundamental network management features
Comprehensive QOS: Advanced controls for optimized network performance and better delivery of mission-critical traffic such as voice and video
VLANS: Port-based and 802.1Q-based network separation into smaller groups for more secure and efficient use of network resources

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5 Port Gigabit Easy Smart Managed Essentials Switch with PoE+ (63W)

[ GS305EP ]

Control and Configure Beyond Plug-and-Play

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 prevention¹, loop detection², and broadcast storm controls
Rate limiting for better bandwidth allocation
Port mirroring for network monitoring

Jumbo frame support
Advanced features such as per-port PoE controls
Uninterrupted PoE keeps PoE power on even when the switch is updating firmware or performing software reboot
802.3at standard offering 30W/port
Fanless and versatile mounting option (desktop and wall-mountable)

Small Office/Home Office Network Diagram Labels

1. Applies to GS316EP, GS316EPP

2. Applies to GS305EP, GS305EPP, GS308EP, GS308EPP

Technical Specifications

Features	GS305EP	GS305EPP	GS308EP	GS308EPP	GS316EP	GS316EPP
10/100/1000 RJ45 Copper Ports (Auto Uplink)	5	5	8	8	16	16
Enclosure	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal
Connector Type	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal	Metal
PoE
# of PoE ports	4	4	8	8	15	15
# of PoE+ 802.3at Ports	4	4	8	8	15	15
SFP ports	0	0	0	0	1	1
Total PoE/PoE+ Budget	63W	120W	62W	123W	180W	231W
Advanced PoE Controls	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
PoE Scheduling	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes
Uninterrupted PoE	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Best Seller Ranking	#91 in Switches

Model
Brand	NETGEAR
Part Number	GS305EP-100NAS
Switch Type	managed

Format & Standards
Format	Desktop Wall Mountable
Standards	IEEE 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
Network Management Type	Smart

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

Data Transmission
MAC Address Table	4K
VLAN Support	64 VLANs
Jumbo Frames	9216 bytes
Buffer Memory	192KB

Details
PoE	4 (PoE+) Budget 63W
QoS	Yes
Layer	2
Port Mirroring	Yes
LEDs	Per port: Speed, Link, Activity, PoE Per device: Power, system, PoE Max

Power Supply
Power	PoE (RJ-45) Port: Yes PoE Budget: 63 W Power Source: Power Adapter

Environmental
Temperature	Operating temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) Storage temperature: -4° to 158°F (-20° to 70°C)
Humidity	Operating Humidity (relative): 90% maximum relative (RH), non-condensing Storage Humidity (relative): 95% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing

Packaging
Package Contents	5-Port Gigabit Ethernet SOHO Smart Managed Plus PoE Switch with 4-Port PoE+ Power Adapter Wall Installation Kit Rubber Feet Installation Guide

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	December 09, 2020

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Limited Warranty period (labor): 5 years
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The NETGEAR GS305EP is a five-port Gigabit Ethernet smart-managed switch with four PoE+ ports and a shared 63W power budget, suited to small offices or home offices connecting wired devices and powering compatible network equipment.

Recommended For

Small-home or small-office camera setups with up to four PoE cameras can use the GS305EP to carry network traffic and power devices over Ethernet, provided their combined power needs fit within its 63 W budget.
Small offices or home workspaces adding a few PoE VoIP phones can use its four PoE+ ports while keeping Gigabit Ethernet connections for phones and other wired devices.
A small workspace deploying one or a few PoE Wi-Fi access points can use the switch for wired backhaul and device power, as long as the access points’ power draw and the number of wired connections fit its budget and port count.
A home-network hobbyist with a small, fixed setup can use its web-managed Layer 2 features to separate compatible devices into VLANs without moving to a larger switch.

Real-World Use Scenarios

At a small home or office with several wired security cameras near one cable run, connect the cameras and an uplink to the switch; it can provide network access and PoE power to up to four cameras, subject to the shared 63 W power budget.
When adding a wired Wi-Fi access point in a room or small office, use the switch to share one Ethernet run with the access point and nearby wired devices; a PoE-compatible access point can receive power over its network cable.
For a small office replacing separate power injectors, connect compatible VoIP phones to PoE ports; the switch can carry their network traffic and supply power over Ethernet, while QoS settings can help prioritize voice traffic.
In a home lab or small business separating cameras or IoT devices from everyday computers, configure VLANs to group traffic; this can help organize network access, but the router or other network equipment must also support the intended VLAN setup.
At a desk or media area with too few Ethernet ports, connect the switch to the existing network and plug in nearby wired devices; it provides additional Gigabit connections, with PoE available for compatible devices such as a camera or access point.

Spec Summary

Attribute	Value
Best For	Small-office and home-office wired networks needing five gigabit ports, PoE+ power for up to four devices, and easy smart management
Ports And Network Standards	Five RJ45 ports support 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet and IEEE 802.3, 802.3ab, and 802.3u standards
PoE And Power	Four PoE+ ports provide a shared 63 W budget; powered through the included power adapter, with PoE power delivered over RJ45
Switching And Management	Layer 2 smart-managed switch with a 4K MAC address table, support for 64 VLANs, port mirroring, QoS, 9216-byte jumbo frames, and 192 KB buffer memory
Installation And Indicators	Desktop format; wall-mountable, with per-port speed, link, activity, and PoE LEDs plus power, system, and PoE Max indicators
Operating Environment	Operating temperature: 0–40°C; storage temperature: −20–70°C. Maximum relative humidity: 90% operating and 95% storage, non-condensing
Physical Specifications	Black plastic housing; device dimensions are 6.2 × 4 × 1.1 inches and listed item weight is 1 kg
Package Contents	Power adapter, wall installation kit, rubber feet, and installation guide
Model Identifiers	NETGEAR GS305EP-100NAS

Item#: 1B4-00AS-001M8