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Netgear SWITCH 5-PORT 10/100/1000MBPS

SWITCH 5-PORT 10/100/1000MBPS
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Netgear SWITCH 5-PORT 10/100/1000MBPS

  • Reviewed by: MaciekS

    11-15-07

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Supposedly QoS, but poorly implemented

    Weaknesses:Problems with throuput on downstream from Internet

    Overall Evaluation: The product was put to network a few home computers with Gigabit interface. The spped of LAN has improved (2-3 times compared to FastEthernet). However, this product has huge problems with understanding traffic from Internet (from modem and router). It slowed down my ADSL from 2-3Mbit to about 200kbit (10 times!) I suppose it is problem with implementation of QoS. As a proof of its mediocre quality I have dropped Linksys Gigabit switch (EG005W) and observed no problem with speed from Internet while LAN speeds were on the same level as with Netgear product.Opened a ticket with Neatgear. Worked with them and they justify their inability to fix the issue with the fact that designers did their job the way the device is not upgradable (no setup no firmware update). I can understand this, however I cannot undrstand why the issue is not tested and resolved with new releases... or there is no commitment to do this.I would not recommend this switch unless engineers at Neatgear understand ned of market and what they did wrong with the switch. we do not need sophisticated solution when its basic function dos not work on acceptable level.

  • Reviewed by: wfay

    11-30-05

    Duration of ownership: 1 Months

    Strengths: Great price, simple to use, good build quality (feels solid), stacks.

    Weaknesses:As others have mentioned, it does get warm while in use, especially when stacked. But so does every other piece of computer gear I've ever owned, and it works despite the heat, so this is OK.

    Overall Evaluation: Easy to set up with simple integration into my existing home LAN. I have my Dell computers (with gigabit) wired through it and I'm getting some great speeds between them when transferring large files (digital pictures and movies).I dropped in this switch as a replacement to my existing 10/100 Linksys switch and after a couple seconds of auto-reconfiguration by my computers etc, everything "just worked" which was just what I'd hoped for.

  • Reviewed by: sellmen

    11-30-05

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Gigabit compatable, works great.

    Weaknesses:None

    Overall Evaluation: I have had no problems whatsoever with this switch. It works perfectly, both with Gigabit ethernet and 10/100 ethernet devices. The transfer rate with Gigabit equipment is excellent, approaching the real-world max transfer rate of the standard.

  • Reviewed by: ahong524

    09-17-05

    Duration of ownership: 7 Days

    Strengths: fast ,works great

    Weaknesses:none so far

    Overall Evaluation: I got it at a very great price and just received it several days ago. Set it up easily without any problems. I used my old cables, It works at gigabit! I don't need to buy new cables, that's a surprise for me. It also works great with my wireless router. A great hub, I recommend it to everyone.

  • Reviewed by: michellepeng

    09-17-05

    Duration of ownership: 25 Days

    Strengths: quick

    Weaknesses:none so far

    Overall Evaluation: This piece of hardware looks great and is a great value. It is reasonably priced and performs well. It appears to be a high quality component, and I would definitely recommend it to others looking to expand their networks. it is muche better than netgear fs605

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