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According to our network switch expert

  • Configure this managed switch entirely according to your own preferences.
  • Thanks to Power over Ethernet, you can use this switch to power your phones and access points.
  • Quality of Service lets you prioritize important internet traffic.
  • You can't mount this server in a server rack.

Description

The Netgear GS308EP is a network switch with 8 connectors and 7 of those have Power over Ethernet. This way, you can power devices like IP phones and access points via the network cable without needing an extra socket. You can also configure this switch entirely according to your own preferences. For example, prioritize video calls with Quality of Service. This way, your employees can continue their meeting while downloading a large update. In addition, you can track the internet traffic on your network precisely. If the internet happens to be slow, you can easily see who's taking up a lot of bandwidth. Thanks to VLAN, you can divide your network into multiple parts. For example, create separate networks for your employees, external staff, and visitors. This way, files will never fall into the wrong hands.

This is what you get

Key specs

Number of Ethernet ports

8

Managed switch

Ethernet speed

Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps)

PoE support

Switching capacity

16 Gbit/s

Quality of Service (QoS)

Mounting possible

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Reviews

Rating

  • 5 stars

    224

  • 4 stars

    113

  • 3 stars

    8

  • 2 stars

    0

  • 1 star

    3

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10/10 ()

Solid simplicity

  • Low energy consumption
  • Fewer LEDs (smoother to see)
  • Solid metal housing
Just to be clear, this review is about the GS305. Coolblue collects the reviews for various models in the GS3xx series and shows them all at one of the products. So I read all reviews about PoE for the GS305 (which does not have PoE). Don't let that surprise you. On topic: The GS305 is therefore the basic version in the GS3xx series; unmanaged and no PoE. Just a simple switch in a solid metal housing. No (rickety) on/off switch on the back, as with its predecessor, the GS105. Only a power input for the supplied adapter. Totally fine. The switch is used to split the network connection at the TV over various devices, such as Smart TV, Apple TV and Ziggo box. Since these devices are usually turned off, power consumption (besides quality) was the 2nd factor. Thanks to the new 802.3az standard "Energy Efficient Ethernet", this switch has a power consumption between 0.31 W (standby) and 2.15 W (max).
  • Martijn

  • 16 April 2020

  • Automatically translated from Nederlands

9,2/10 ()

Great solid product without fuss

  • Power over Ethernet
  • Solid
  • Easy in use
It was very easy to connect. Ideal product if you want to easily add extra Ethernet ports to your network. Power over Ethernet is very useful for IP cameras, for example.
  • Arjan Vos

  • 7 March 2021

  • Automatically translated from Nederlands

9,6/10 ()

Simple POE switch that does its thing perfectly

  • POE Capable
  • compact *
This is an ordinary 'dumb' switch, essentially it doesn't do much more than branch the network from 1 to 4 internet lines. But he does that perfectly, therefore also a perfect score. As a bonus, this switch is equipped with POE so that you can power devices via the network cable. Done with an extra power wire on devices such as network cameras and access points. I have connected a Ubiquiti Unifi AP-AC-LR (https://www.coolblue.be/nl/product/708658/ubiquiti-unifi-ap-ac-lr.html) to the GS305P and this works perfectly. The switch works with the IEEE 802.3af POE standard and can therefore detect whether the connected device needs power and how much. No fear of powering devices that don't need it. The switch does have a slightly larger power adapter than other switches because of the POE capabilities, this might be useful to know.
  • Kristof Bruylants

  • 18 July 2018

  • Automatically translated from Nederlands

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Receive more coverage in case of damage than with your standard warranty. Coolblue takes care of everything: from taking out the insurance to repairs. Is a repair not possible? You receive the purchase price as CoolblueCredit.

What am I insured for?

  • Fall and impact damage
  • Water damage
  • Manufacturing defects outside the warranty

What am I not insured for?

  • Damage you deliberately cause
  • Damage that doesn't affect the product functioning (such as scratches)
  • Damage due to gross negligence

XCover insurace

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How do I insure my network switch?

First, add your network switch to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose the Protection Plan below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage.

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    3,99 one-time payment (1,33 per year)
  • 2-year advance payment
    1,99 one-time payment (1,- per year)

The insurance can be canceled every year, even if you have paid in advance. If you cancel earlier, you will receive a refund for the overpaid amount.

Netgear GS308EP

Specifications

Product

Product number

873093

Manufacturer code

GS308EP-100PES

Brand

Netgear

Warranty

5 years

Processing of your defect

Via Coolblue

Performance properties

Managed switch

Smart managed

Fully managed

Number of Ethernet ports

8

Ethernet speed

Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps)

Switching capacity

16 Gbit/s

SFP/GBIC ports

0

Quality of Service (QoS)

LACP Link aggregation

IGMP Snooping

VLAN

Maximum number of VLANs

64

Jumbo frame support

Port mirroring

Professional use

Suitable for business use in

Small business network

Power over Ethernet (PoE) properties

PoE support

Type of PoE

802.3af (PoE)

Total PoE power

62 W

Highest PoE stand

PoE

Number of PoE ports

8

Number of PoE+ ports

0

Number of PoE++ ports

0

Maximum PoE power per port

15 W

PoE splitter

Physical properties

Fan present

Mounting possible

Suitable for 19-inch rack mount

Weight

490 g

Color

Black

Height

2,7 cm

Width

15,8 cm

Depth

10,1 cm

Material

Metal

Guided collections test property

1 switch | 1Gbps Ethernet speed | 0 SFP ports, 1Gbps Ethernet speed | Not suitable for 19-inch rack, 2 switches | 2x 4 PoE ports, 8 PoE ports | 1Gbps Ethernet speed | No SFP ports

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