GS605 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Description: The NetGear GS605 5-port is a 5-port, small office/home office switch.Compared to other small office/home office switches on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $45.

Pros: The modest footprint of this external switch won't take up a lot of space.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A small office/home office switch, suited for smaller networks.Consider this switch when $9 per port fits within your budget.

Value: In general, this switch's features are as expected for this price.

Suggestions: For help in deciding if this unit belongs in your office, see CNET's guide to buying networking equipment for your business.

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• Manufacturer: NetGear Inc.
• Part Number: GS605NA

• General

• Device Type Switch
• Enclosure Type External
• Width 7 in
• Depth 4.6 in
• Height 1.2 in
• Weight 0.7 lbs

• Memory

• RAM 1 MB

• Networking

• Ports Qty 5 x Ethernet 10Base-T, x Ethernet 1000Base-T, x Ethernet 100Base-TX
• Data Transfer Rate 1 Gbps
• Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
• Networking type Switch
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Communication Mode Full-duplex, Half-duplex
• Switching Protocol Ethernet
• MAC Address Table Size 4K entries
• Status Indicators Power, Link OK, Link activity, Port transmission speed
• Features Store and forward, Full duplex capability, Auto-sensing per device, Auto-uplink (auto MDI/MDI-X)
• Compliant Standards IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
• Interfaces 5 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
• Compatible Slots None
• Compatible Bays None
• Connections None

• Miscellaneous

• Included Accessories Vertical stand
• MTBF 87,600 hour(s)
• Compliant Standards CE, CUL, C-Tick, UL 60950, VCCI Class A ITE, FCC Class A certified

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External
• Power Consumption Operational 8 Watt

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%

NetGear Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.netgear.com/
• Address: 4500 Great America Parkway, , .
• Phone: 408-907-8000
• Email: support@netgear.com
• Fax: 408-907-8097