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However, I started getting cases where some of my 1Gbps devices were unable to obtain IP address from my able modem DHCP service and even noticed cases where one MAC address was listed as having mulitple IP address. I have a large network of devices at home and have been waiting for a reasonably priced 16-port switch that would handle 1Gbps ethernet to improve the flow of data between these devices in my home. I changed my configuration to route from cable modem directly to the Netgear switch instead of going through the Time Capsule switch first. Doesn't really improve Internet access as that is limited to 100Mbps by my cable modem and only has 15Mbps throughput. But it really does help with Time Capsule backups and synchronization of Apple TV and other devices that do support 1Gbps Ethernet.Installation was trivial: Just unplug the old connectors and plug in the new. This seems to reduce the loss of IP addresses, but need to watch it for awhile to make sure it continues to work as expected.Documentation was minimal, but little really needed. Haven't checked their website to see if anyone else has experienced DHCP problems with this swtich.
The retail versions have a lifetime warranty, but cross-ship is $20. This is in a different city than the GS108.
One requires a reboot every few months.2 GS108 switches at a different site. One failed such that all of the link lights flash at the same time, network drops each time, completely unusable.
RELIABILITYOut of 6 Netgear GS line switches, I've had 2 fail outright and one requires reboots.2 GS108 isolated for iSCSI. It took 12 months to fail, but I had swapped it in the middle with the working switch during a facilities move.One GS116 uplinked to a JGS116 and used to feed the back office PCs and laptops failed the same as the one GS108 failure above.
Power cycle doesn't help. Power it off and unplug it for an hour, and it will work for 20-30 minutes.
This worked fine for 6 months.One GS105 which works fine after 2 years, but is not left on full-time.One JGS116 (bigger case, has heat sinks and fans) works fine for several years.All switches have plenty of ventilation.In summary, the GS1xx line seems to have a 50% failure rate after 6 months of power-on time. The JGS1xx switches (with fan) seem to be much more reliable.PERFORMANCEiperf 94-96MB/sec - Source Linux (Lenny), Celeron D 2.0, Broadcom NetXtreme BCM5754iperf 45MB/sec - Source WinXP SP3, P4 3.2GHz, Intel Pro/1000Summary: Pretty good for a desktop switch.
Just start jamming cables in the ports and it does the right thing. This couldn't be easier. I was a little surprised to get no instructions with this, but it turns out you don't need any. Even mounting it on the wall was easy. I have had this powered on continuously for about 4 months now with no trouble.
Used to replace multiple daisy-chained switches. Reaction speed of some connected devices seemed to pick up a bit. The Netgear switch is plug and go.
I leave it running 24/7 and haven't even had to restart it, which can't be said for my FIOS router. I purchased this refurbished through Amazon. I plugged it into my router, connected my gear and haven't had to touch it since. It connects at the fastest speed it can without an issue. Very happy with my purchase.
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