NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Essentials Switch (GS308E) - Desktop or Wall Mount, Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation

Finally, an affordable, next-level, production-grade Gigabit Networking Switch. I've had this switch for about a week now and just in that week alone I give it a full 5/5 stars. To better explain why:Without the ability to use VLANs prior to getting this switch, I risked non-isolated security standards. I now have the capability to connect each of my networked devices together, all in their own environment. Assigning VLANs is super easy using the User Interface on my local network, running on the switch. It's a nice plug-and-play UI that works out of the box with the switch. The size of the switch makes it super easy to integrate into even the bulkiest of home-labs; you'll be re-thinking your entire networking setup. One thing I've noticed is that the metal is extremely well-constructed and allows long-term use with minimal wear-and-tear over time. The fact that it distributes almost no heat even when in full use and fully-connected, is beyond my expectations for the price of this switch. It's nice to have a sturdy, reliable, and quiet switch that seamlessly integrates into my setup. Speaking of reliability and stability, it has saved me a few times having an actual interface I can access in the event I mess something up on one of the main devices connected to it; thus affecting other networking equipment. This works as a fallback in case I need to undo any changes you couldn't otherwise undo. I can sleep at night -- figurative and literally, knowing my network is secure from malicious attackers, and because the temperature/heat doesn't affect my small space at all; and noise is not being generated whatsoever. No fan, no noise! Heat sync does its job flawlessly.

I recently added this managed network switch to my office to handle a mix of PCs, a laptop, a couple of game consoles, and even smart TVs—and it’s been an absolute game changer.Performance & Stability: The switch keeps everything running smoothly without any noticeable lag or bottlenecking. Gaming and streaming run flawlessly, even when other devices are pulling heavy traffic.Management Features: Having a managed switch means I can set up VLANs, prioritize traffic, and monitor network performance. Being able to give priority to my work devices during the day while letting the consoles and TVs run off lower priority settings is a real advantage.Build & Setup: Solid metal housing, fan isn’t loud, and plenty of ports. The web interface took a little learning curve, but once I got through it, the control was worth it.Future-Proofing: With both gigabit speed and flexible management options, this switch ensures my office network can expand without a problem.Overall, this is more than just a plug-and-play switch—it gives me the stability and control to keep a busy office (and entertainment setup) running at full speed. Highly recommended if you’ve outgrown a basic unmanaged switch and want something that can scale with you.

The NETGEAR GS308E is a solid 8-port gigabit smart switch with silent operation (no fan) and a sleek metal build. It delivers full gigabit speeds on all ports and is great for expanding your home or small office network.Basic smart features like VLANs, QoS, and cable diagnostics are accessible through its easy-to-use web interface—no separate software needed. Perfect for users who want more control than an unmanaged switch without the complexity of enterprise gear.If you're looking for affordable, quiet, and manageable networking, this switch hits the sweet spot.

This GS308E switch has been working great for me. It has a simple web interface, no third party software required (although Netgear does have a utility to find the switch on your network if you need it).It has a stealth LED feature which is great if you don't want this lighting up a dark room. The power LED still stays on in stealth mode, however, but that can be remedied with some black electrical tape.The switch has been perfectly reliable for me, and there's a lot of great features like VLAN support, cable testing (to test your Ethernet cables connected to the switch), and the ability to name ports in the web interface to name a few. It also comes with the mounting hardware including anchors to be able to wall mount.It also seems this switch doesn't reach out to the internet, which I like since I know the switch isn't collecting any data from my network to send back to Netgear. In fact, for firmware updates, the switch interface just has a link to the Netgear website to download it from there rather than the switch being able to reach out to Netgear to get the latest firmware.If you need an 8 port managed switch, I can recommend this one. Even if you don't need a managed switch and you just want to add ports to an existing router, this might be worth it just for the ability to disable the LEDs if you want to be able to install it in a bedroom or theater room.

WORKS GREAT

I have had this switch for five months now and it's overall functionality meets my expectations for a managed switch. There is a nice control panel you can download and install from Netgear, it is easy to use and has a lot of settings and functions that you can adjust to your needs. This is an awesome switch for the price.

Great computer. Super super fast. Runs like lightning. According to ChatGPT, the specs are dynamite for the price. Very pleased with the machine.

Perfect managed switch for my humble little home lab. The web interface is simple, but contains everything a consumer-grade network would need.One compaint I have is that the "Basic 802.1Q" trunk port option doesn't seem to know what to do with untagged traffic - if you're not careful, you could accidentally lock yourself out.