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NETGEAR GS308 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
Fanless eight-port plug-and-play unmanaged desktop switch. This entry uses the labeled manufacturer model identifier and cites primary product/support documentation.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Match the complete model/part number and hardware revision on the item label to manufacturer documentation. Do not apply this entry to near-name variants.
Exact specifications and compatibility
| Cataloged model | NETGEAR GS308 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch |
|---|---|
| Dedicated subcategory | Unmanaged switches |
| Bus / host interface | Standalone switch with external AC adapter. |
| Ports / physical interfaces | 8 × 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45; no PoE. |
| PHY, radio or protocol | Unmanaged Layer 2 Ethernet forwarding. |
| PoE | No PoE input or PoE output is documented for this product. |
| Link-rate vs throughput | Each port negotiates up to 1Gb/s; shared forwarding and endpoint limits mean link rate is not measured throughput. Link rates are nominal negotiated/PHY specifications, not measured application throughput; no measured specimen result is claimed. |
| Firmware / driver support | No user-upgradable network firmware interface documented for this unmanaged model. |
| Compatibility checks | Use the supplied compatible power adapter and supported Ethernet cabling; confirm GS308 vs PoE GS308P. |
Model-specific notes
Consumer switch is unmanaged; VLAN and CLI features are not implied.
Primary manufacturer sources
- NETGEAR GS308 official product specificationsManufacturer product specification or documentation for the exact model/family.
- Manufacturer support and compatibility resourcesFirmware, driver, compatibility, revision or support details; applicability may depend on the exact hardware revision and region.
Vendor maximum rates are not test results. Confirm regional variants, hardware revision and current support status with the manufacturer.