NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS305) - Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Plug-and-Play, Silent Operation, Desktop or Wall Mount

I actually have 2 of these. One is in my computer room and allows me to plug several computers into my ethernet line at the same time and without mucking around changing cords, etc. The other one is at the cable modem input and allows me to leave my wifi router off unless I need it for something. The latter I find to be a security measure, since the wifi router is not broadcasting and can't be compromised if it's off. When the wifi router is on, the output goes into the Netgear router and then into the cable modem - without me having to mess around changing plugs and wires. These units are plug and play - they simplified everything and increased my security at the same time. I really like that it's small and as far as my internet connection is concerned, I've seen no impact at all on speeds. I do wish that the power connector was in a different location (it's on the side opposite the ethernet connectors) but that's so trivial as to be unimportant. I recommend this product heartily!

Easy to wall-mount and get your Ethernet cords plugged in. Make sure you are close enough to an electrical socket to power the unit. I did a SIMPLE set up and install, plug-and-play, for home use. I did not have any networking rules or policies to implement. The speeds I am getting are very close to what I was expecting. If the specs fit your needs, I would recommend buying.

Im in IT and I been using this for years and I have purchased so many I can't even count because you need them all over the offices of any given client and I can tell you, they last. keep up the good work Netgear and don't drop the quality like other brands that I know.

Great rack mount option. Came with the hardware to mount, the screws didnt work for my specific rack, but I had spares so it wasnt a big deal.

It was used to replace a bad network switch of the same type. Works as designed.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Easy set upValue for money:Good switch for the money

Works as advertised. No problems. Classic metal construction. You only notice these if they go bad. So far so good.

Frontier "upgraded" my router from one with four ethernet ports to a router with one. With this, all my devices are connected like before. I would like it better if all the ports and power jack were on the same side. It should not be called a switch though, it's a splitter.