--- product_id: 47939628 title: "NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Desktop, Sturdy Metal Fanless Housing" brand: "netgear" price: "FREE" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/47939628-netgear-8-port-gigabit-ethernet-unmanaged-switch-gs308-desktop-sturdy store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 8 Gigabit ports Fanless design Plug-and-play setup NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Desktop, Sturdy Metal Fanless Housing **Brand:** netgear **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🔗 Connect with Confidence! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Desktop, Sturdy Metal Fanless Housing by netgear - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/47939628-netgear-8-port-gigabit-ethernet-unmanaged-switch-gs308-desktop-sturdy) ## Best For - netgear enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted netgear brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Energy Efficient:** Save on energy costs with IEEE802.3az compliance, designed to optimize power usage without sacrificing performance. - • **Reliable Warranty:** Rest easy with a 3-year limited hardware warranty, reflecting our commitment to quality and reliability. - • **Versatile Placement:** Easily mount on your desktop or wall, adapting to your workspace needs effortlessly. - • **Seamless Connectivity:** Experience lightning-fast data transfer with 8 Gigabit ports, ensuring your devices are always connected. - • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Enjoy a noise-free environment with a fanless design, perfect for home offices or quiet workspaces. ## Overview The NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) offers a robust solution for seamless networking with 8 high-speed ports, a fanless design for silent operation, and versatile mounting options, all backed by a 3-year warranty for peace of mind. ## Description Full description not available ## Features - Ethernet port Configuration: 8 Gigabit ports - Plug-and-play: Simple set up with no software to install or configuration needed - Versatile mounting options: Supports desktop or wall mount placement - Silent operation: The fanless design means zero added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments - Peace of mind warranty: Covered by an industry-leading 3 years limited hardware warranty - Energy efficient: Designed to optimise power usage lowering its cost to operate; most models are compliant with IEEE802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet mode - Built to last: Every NETGEAR network switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Platform | Windows | | Case material type | Metal | | Number of layers | 1 | | Interface type | RJ45 | | Data transfer rate | 1000 Megabits Per Second | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00606449090468 | | Manufacturer | Netgear | | UPC | 606449090468 | | Product Dimensions | 10.2 x 15.8 x 2.7 cm; 400 g | | Item model number | GS308-100UKS | | Wattage | 3.84 watts | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Item Weight | 400 g | | Guaranteed software updates until | unknown | ## Product Details - **Brand:** NETGEAR - **Number of ports:** 8 - **Colour:** Grey - **Switch type:** Network switch - **Item weight:** 400 Grams ## Images ![NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Desktop, Sturdy Metal Fanless Housing - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71k+Mlzn8HL.jpg) ![NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Desktop, Sturdy Metal Fanless Housing - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712bNikW47L.jpg) ![NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Desktop, Sturdy Metal Fanless Housing - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dZ6iiZYRL.jpg) ![NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Desktop, Sturdy Metal Fanless Housing - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BPw1tAd+L.jpg) ![NETGEAR 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch (GS308) - Desktop, Sturdy Metal Fanless Housing - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jDxsjJfCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little switch! *by B***E on 29 June 2015* Excellent non-blocking 8-port Gigabit switch (7 ports usable as one will plug in to a LAN port on your router)non-blocking means it will allow any traffic through it and the traffic monitoring, priority and port forwarding will be determined by the router.This switch is easy to set up and simply requires plugging in to a mains socket and switching on from a little switch on the back of the switch. Lastly simply plug it in to any LAN port on your router.This switch is also in metal casing so it is very sturdy and looks professional for the money you pay for it.This switch is also wall mountable however you need to provide your own fixings and templates in order to mount it. Because the switch has little grooves that the screws sit in to you will need to be precise with measurements and you cannot use countersunk screws.The easiest way to wall mount if you are a competent user is to remove the top cover of the switch, remove the little mainboard and you will find 2 plastic covers, these are just stuck down with sticky. Remove these, screw the switch in to the wall and assemble everything back up (This ensures a more snug fit than just sliding the switch on to screw in the wall or if you have plaster walls, risk tearing the plaster trying to align and clip in the switch)All in all, fantastic, simple product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice piece of kit *by W***E on 7 March 2025* Used powerline to extend Ethernet to the loft space, then into this hub.Runs well, simple to use. Hang around four PCs off it.Reliable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 8 port Metal Switch - Great bit of kit. *by S***F on 11 January 2017* Let's start by saying that at this price you can't go wrong. I paid £15 during the Black Friday sales for the 8 port metal switch and that's a great price for a brilliant bit of kit.I bought the switch for 2 reasons. The first was that I was running out of network ports on my router and the second was that my 1 year old is getting to that point where she wants to play with everything, especially if it has colourful lights on it. Unfortunately that is a perfect description of my router, so it was time to move the router and the telephone up to a shelf that is out of reach of small hands. I've now moved my router onto a shelf that's 6 foot off the ground in the hall rather than on a table in the living room (which has had the added advantage of improving my WIFI sgnal across the house... apparently height is a good thing in this respect as well as a more central location).Moving my router also left me in the position that none of my ethernet cables were long enough to reach the routers new home. I did some costing and it was more cost effective to buy the switch and one long CAT6 cable than it was to buy 5 long CAT5e or CAT6 cables, so the answer was simple. I now have this switch mounted to the back of a book case next to where the router used to live and the old cables didn't need moving or replacing, they simply plug into the switch which then feeds back to the router.Setup was simple. You plug a cable into the router at one end and the switch at the other (it doesn't even matter which port you plug into as the switch is intelligent enough to work out which one the router is on) and then plug your other devices into the other ports. Plug in the power and away you go. No setup on the switch, no need to change anything on the router, you just plug it in and it works. Magic!I've got a Windows PC, Xbox, Sky box, printer and Linux box plugged into the switch all working away at the same time with no loss of performance. I'm not an overly heavy user, but I've had the Sky box downloading at the same time as the PC being used and the Xbox playing on-line and it performed brilliantly. I've not even noticed it getting particularly warm.There is only one possible issue that you might have and that's that the network cables plug in on one side of the switch and the power goes in the other. If you're planning on putting this on a table that might be an issue, but if you're mounting it to the back of a bookcase, under a desk or on the wall then it's not an issue. Even on a table you could get around it by looping the cable under or over the switch.Overall a great bit of kit that I can't recommend highly enough. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/47939628-netgear-8-port-gigabit-ethernet-unmanaged-switch-gs308-desktop-sturdy](https://www.desertcart.us/products/47939628-netgear-8-port-gigabit-ethernet-unmanaged-switch-gs308-desktop-sturdy) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-03*