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2025-10-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy way to expand your wired network.

Very easy, plug and play installation. I needed to add an additional wired network connection to an adjacent room for a gaming computer. Running a new ethernet cable would require me to climb up into my attic and fish wires through the walls. Installing the Netgear switch allowed me to run a short ethernet cable through the wall without climbing into my attic. I decided to add ethernet jacks for two smart tv's in the same rooms.

VincentB

2024-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

NETGEAR Switch GS305v3 it disappoints!

I was hoping by purchasing this update version of a switch I already owned it would solve my problem, but it didn't. I have an internet system that uses 5G on the wireless side, and only 2.4Ghz on the wired connected ethernet cable side, after replacing the switch and even updating the ethernet cable, it didn't do what I had hoped. I hoped it would step up the 2.hGhz to the 5G, there is no success. This switch maybe exactly what you are looking for, it's easy to install. While says it support 5G, it doesn't step up the Ethernet cable plugged into the switch and router to 5G. Disappointing, but that's life.

Stanley G.

2021-03-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My 3rd Netgear

Yes, I still have two. I gave the consumer model to a family member. This switch (GS 308x is fast, works on my 12vdc distro panel adapter. LOVE the quality, the warranty period, this won't be my last unit.

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Netgear GS305 Specifications

Features

Features

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  • 10/100/1000Mbps Ports

    5

  • Enclosure

    Metal

  • Connector Type

    Metal

  • Form Factor

    Desktop or wall-mountable

  • Power On/Off Switch

    No

Performance

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  • Bandwidth (Non-Blocking)

    10 Gbps

  • Packet Buffer Memory

    128 KB (Dynamically shared across only used ports)

  • Jumbo Frame Support

    9,216 bytes

  • Queue WRR Ratio

    1:2:4:8 (Weighted Round Robin)

  • Forwarding Rate - 1000Mbps Port

    1,448,000 pps (using 64-byte packets)

  • Latency - 1000Mbps Port (average)

    <2.6 microsec (using 64-byte packets)

  • MAC Address Table Size

    2K

  • Auto MDI/MDI-X Cable Detection

    Yes

  • Auto-Sensing Ports

    Yes (Half/Full Duplex Switched Ports)

  • Mean Time Between Failures

    3,831,422 hours (MTBF) @25 Degree C

  • LED's Per Port

    Link/Activity

  • LED's Per Device

    Power

Quality Of Service (QOS)

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  • Energy Efficient Ethernet

    Yes (IEEE 802.3az)

  • Auto Power Down

    Yes

Power/Consumption

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  • DC Input/Power In

    5V / 0.7A

  • Power Consumption

    2.15W/0.31W (Max and Standby)

  • Heat Dissipation (BTU/Hr)

    7.35 BTU/1.06 BTU (Max and Standby)

Energy Efficiency

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  • Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)

    Yes (IEEE 802.3az compliant)

  • Auto Power Down

    Yes

  • Short Cable Detection

    Yes

  • Fan/Fanless

    Fanless

Environmental

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  • Operating Temperature

    32 Degree to 104 Degree F (0 Degree to 40 Degree C)

  • Humidity

    90% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing

  • Altitude

    10,000' (3,000m) maximum

  • Storage Temperature

    -4 Degree to 158 Degree F (-20 Degree to 70 Degree C)

  • Humidity (relative)

    95% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing

Electromagnetic Emissions and Immunity

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  • Certifications

    CE Mark
    FCC Part 15
    Class B
    IC Class B
    RCM
    VCCI

Safety Certifications

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  • Certifications

    CB
    CE LVD

IEEE Network Protocols

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  • IEEE Network Protocols

    IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
    IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
    IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T Ethernet
    IEEE 802.3x Flow Control
    IEEE 802.1p Priority QoS (all models)
    IEEE 802.1p Priority QoS and DSCP (except GS308P, GS316)
    IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD
    802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet

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  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    4 x 3.7 x 1.1" (101 x 94 x 29mm)

  • Weight

    8.8 oz (250g)

About Netgear GS305

Get networks up and running with plug-and-play unmanaged switches. Set it and forget it, energy-efficient switches are built like tanks and last for decades.

Features

Plug & Play
Simple setup with no software or configuration needed.

Flexible Mounting
Mount on desktop, or wall.

Small Size, Metal Case, And Silent Operation
Durable quality, space saver, and quietness for peace of mind.

Sturdy Metal Case, Desktop/Rackmount Form Factor with Quiet Fans
Can be placed on desk or mounted on the wall and will operate quietly with assured durability.

Unmanaged Features
• The NETGEAR Gigabit Unmanaged Switch series helps businesses cost-effectively expand their network to Gigabit speeds and higher port counts.
• Unmanaged Gigabit switches come in a wide range of models including desktop, wall-mount and rackmount form factors and 5 to 24 port configurations.
• Energy efficient, built to last, and rigorously tested to provide the reliability businesses need.
• 802.1p traffic prioritization and jumbo frame support allow for seamless integration with more sophisticated networks.
• Choice of Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.

Netgear GS305 Features

  • Auto-MDI/MDIX eliminates the need for crossover cables
  • LED indicators for ease of use
  • Energy-efficient technology for power savings
  • Fanless design for silent operation
  • Auto-negotiation for automatic connection at the highest common speed between switch and an end device
  • Non-blocking switching architecture for maximum throughput at wire speed
  • 802.1p QoS for traffic/frame prioritization
  • Plug-and-play; no setup required
  • Durable and rugged metal case
  • Desktop or wall-mountable
  • Ideal for small office and home networks
  • Standards-based technology ensures interoperability with any standards-based devices in the existing network

Key Features

  • Auto-MDI/MDIX eliminates the need for crossover cables
  • LED indicators for ease of use
  • Energy-efficient technology for power savings
  • Fanless design for silent operation
  • Non-blocking switching architecture for maximum throughput at wire speed
  • 802.1p QoS for traffic/frame prioritization

What's in the box:

  • Netgear GS305 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet SOHO Unmanaged Switch
  • Power Cord
  • Rack Mount Hardware
  • Rubber Footpads
  • User Manual
  • Netgear 3 Year Limited Warranty