NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch (GS108Ev3) - Desktop, and ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Protection

Product Information

The network management feature provides some help since you can give particular permission or special restrictions to individual users. – How Does It Perform? There’s a plug-and-play feature you can also find on other top devices, which means you don’t need to install new drivers for the drives or tell the computer that a new device has been added. rtl83xx-switch switch@bb000000 lan2 (uninitialized): PHY [mdio-bus:09] driver [Realtek RTL8218B (internal)]

The Netgear “GS308” is the best for office use, where it’s required a better buffering speed as compared to home.The main difference between Netgear GS108 and GS308 is that the GS108 is an older model than the GS308. Moreover, the former comes with a buffer speed as low as 128 KB, while the latest GS308 comes with a buffer speed of 1 MB. – Main Features and Price Differences The Netgear GS308 is excellent and comes with a great design, much like its counterpart. It’ll fit in well, whether that’s on the desktop or mounted on the wall.

Result: Wireless devices connected to XXX-iot get IPs from the new DHCP range, can connect to internet but not to the rest of the homelab. In fact I'm having to reboot the Switch every 10 minutes now as Internet connectivity is lost, but the great thing is i don't have to reset the switches power or reset it using a pin, the Netgear Software Utility still works unlike before when problem occurred and I can use that to reset.There is a power LED indicator for each unit. The Netgear GS108 and the Netgear GS308 also have LED indicators on each port that keep you informed of link speeds and link activity. Energy Efficient I've just noted that there are two selectable ranges on the Plusnet router and the one ie the default one that I've been using is:- 192.168.1.64 - 192.168.1.253 (Default) Either way, you get to have the best networking experience and convenience, as there’s no hassle over wires and other intrusive components. – The Configuration Is Also Straightforward I have noted though that when things are ok I get a good throughput via the cables. It will be easier to install the unmanaged switch than run another cable so that will be my first choice. But of course if there is any messing about after that I'll certainly see what I can do in regard to replacing that switch to router cable. I may also change the router over in the mix before any cable change to a TPlink VR900 - that would be the easiest route to go I believe. I think what hasn't helped too is that it's intermittent. If it just didn't work I think it would be easier for me to see what was wrong.

This article describes how to configure VLANs on a NETGEAR Web Managed Plus Switch with shared access to the internet. One of the best things about the GS308 is that it is one of Netgear’s latest versions. That’s why you get support actively for this device. On the other hand, GS108 has been discontinued, so you will not get the proper support for that switch and other devices. – Good Availability As your PlusNet router is already functioning as your DHCP server you don't want anything else trying to do the same job. I'm oversimplifying but you can think of them as fighting over the DHCP clients and potentially causing DHCP failures. It could be at least part of your problem, if not the whole thing. Another reason to manually assign the switch's IP - so every 'DHCP' option on your switch can be disabled for minimal confusion. Another aspect to consider is that it provides a power-saving mode which reduces the power consumption when the network cable is disconnected. It will automatically adjust power consumption according to its length. That saves electricity and a whole lot of money.The whole idea why I went for a managed switch is not that I really wanted to manage it, but rather I wanted something via it's software to give me an idea on the seperate connected items data usage, particularly when it comes to HD TV streaming. This problem for me switch does give some basic info via the Netgear Prosafe software, but it's very limited and to be honest i did not know what to expect from an entry level managed switch, as it's all fairly new ground for me. The plastic housing on the earlier version was strong enough to last you for years without causing any issues at all. However, the GS308 is designed with a rigid-looking metal housing that ensures more durability and sturdiness. On the subject of switches doing DHCP, well get a proper layer 3 managed switch and there is a very good chance that it will have a DHCP server that you can configure.