Electronics : NETGEAR FS105 ProSafe 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch

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Binding: Electronics
Brand: Netgear
EAN: 0606449006865
Label: Netgear
Manufacturer: Netgear
Model: FS105NA
Publisher: Netgear
Special Features: nv:Device Type^Network Switch|RJ-45 Ports^5|Form Factor^Desktop|10/100 Mbps Ports^5|Dimensions^6.2" x 4.1" x 1.1"|Ethernet^CAT3|Ethernet^CAT5
Studio: Netgear
Warranty: NETGEAR lifetime warranty

Features:

Service & Support - 5 years on Switch; 1 year on Adapter
Enclosure Color - Blue
Status Indicators - Power, Link Activity
Connector: RJ45

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The NETGEAR FS105 ProSafe 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch offers:

Five 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing UTP ports.
Simple installation with no software to install.
Fanless design for silent operation.

The NETGEAR FS105 ProSafe 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch provides your local area network (LAN) with a reliable 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing connectivity for five users.

LEDs let you check the status of connections at a glance. View larger.

Sturdy and Reliable Design
NETGEAR's FS100 series desktop switches are housed in a compact sturdy metal case designed without the need for internal fans, keeping operation both silent and more reliable. It can be placed on a flat surface or you can use the included wall mount kit.

Simple Setup and Stellar Performance
Plug in your Ethernet cables and connect a power cord, and you're ready to go. There is no software to install or settings to configure. The switch features auto negotiation, which automatically obtains the fastest possible connection, and Auto Uplink takes care of the MDI/MDI-X connection. There are no toggle switches or special crossover cables. If your network has existing 10BASE-T devices, they will work seamlessly within a higher bandwidth environment with each port achieving its full speed.

Every port supports up to 200 Mbps in dedicated bandwidth. Automatic flow control ensures smooth traffic. The FS105 has 64 KB of buffer memory and an address database size of 1,000. The switch has status LEDs for power, and link, speed, and activity for each port.

The NETGEAR FS105 ProSafe 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch has a Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of 390,000 hours and is backed by a lifetime warranty. The power adapter is backed by a 2-year warranty.

What's in the Box
FS105 Desktop Switch, wall-mount kit, power adapter, quick installation guide, warranty/support information card.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Switch provides unexpected benefit
I bought the FS105 simply so that I could connect a TiVo to a wired network in a room with a single Ethernet port and a desktop that was already using that port.

Lo and behold, when I connected the switch the download speed on my desktop doubled. Overall system performance is now visibly faster, even in non-internet applications. Evidently the desktop had been using system resources needlessly processing Ethernet traffic, and the compartmentalization that the switch brought to my network eliminated this unnecessary processing.

It's great when a product actually does more than advertised.

Rating:

- Great product
My old hub died after six years of use, so I bought this to replace it. It was brain-dead simple to install and it works great.

Rating:

- Great product
This is a great product. Easy setup and it just works. Can't ask for any more than that.

Rating:

- Cool!
I purchased this 5-port switch to replace an 8-port Belkin switch. I use the switch to provide additional ports for a Belkin Router. The Belkin Switch would become very hot, and subsequently cease to operate. The Netgear switch runs nice and cool, and keeps on tickin' The Netgear switch was very inexpensive and well worth the price (from Amazon)!!

Rating:

- no universal power adapter/supply
*This review may be irrelevant to many people, but it is important for those who need or might need a portable switch that can work around the world from 100V to 240V. Unfortunately, FS105 only works from 100V to 120V, unless you buy an extra universal power adapter on your own.

Other reviews have done a good job on reviewing the product, but I would like to raise an issue which nobody has mentioned --- it does not come with an universal power adapter. The power adapter can only accept 100V to 120V. *But* Netgear neither tell you this on the product box, nor in the official product specification on Netgear's website.

I urgently needed a small & portable switch for my trip overseas. I did some research and I found three options:
- Netgear FS105
- Linksys SD205
- Trendnet TE100-S5

All of them are 5-port switches and their sizes are compact. But they ALL have ONE problem: They don't tell you the "voltage range" they accept. This information is not listed in their product specification. Why? My first guess was that maybe they all come with universal power supplies, so they don't need to list it. But I was WRONG.

Since it was urgent, I decided to take a chance and bought the Netgear FS105. It was delivered to my house the night before I left for my trip. Since there is NO information regarding the "voltage range" on the product box nor on Netgear's website, I had to open the box. Then, of course it was a disappointment.

I guess the reason they don't list the "voltage range" in their specification is that it's easier for them to print and release the same specification around the world without modifying the specification accordingly.

For those who are looking for a portable switch with universal adapter:
Later, I found out that Linksys SD205 does NOT come with an universal power supply either. However, TRENDnet's technical support told me that TE100-S5 work from 110V to 220V. I believe there are some USB powered portable switches as well.

BTW, here is the specification on my FS105's power adapter.

Model: DSA-9R-05 AUS
Input: 100-120VAC 50/60Hz 0.3A
Output: 7.5V @ 1A

UPDATE:
This is a solid product. If it came with an universal AC adapter, then it would be perfect. Even my Linksys WRT54GL router has an universal AC adapter, and it is not a portable router...


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