NETGEAR GS308 8-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch - 1GbE x8
Features
Expanding Wired Connectivity for SOHO Networks

NETGEAR 300 Series Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easy, reliable, and affordable network connectivity for home and small offices.
With these unmanaged plug-and-play switches, you can expand your network connections to multiple devices instantly.
Just step up to GS316, GS324 or GS348 directly to avoid congestion due to stacking up lower port count switches and be ready for future expansion.
Highlights
- Auto-MDI/MDIX eliminates the need for crossover cables
- LED indicators for ease of use
- Energy-efficient technology for power savings
- Fanless design for silent operation (except GS348)
- Auto-negotiation for automatic connection at the highest common speed between switch and an end device
- Non-blocking switching architecture for maximum throughput at wire speed
- 802.1p QoS for traffic/frame prioritization
- Plug-and-play; no setup required
- Durable and rugged metal case
- Desktop or wall-mountable (5, 8, 16-port models); GS324 is desktop, wall-mountable, and rack-mountable (rack-mount kit included); GS348 is rackmountable (rack-mount kit included)
- Ideal for small office and home networks
- Standards-based technology ensures interoperability with any standardsbased devices in the existing network
Example Application - SMALL OFFICE/HOME OFFICE NETWORK DIAGRAM

Download data sheet: https://www.netgear.com/media/300-Series-Unmanaged_tcm148-89226.pdf
Specifications
Technical Specifications
| 10/100/1000Mbps Ports (Auto Uplink) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | Metal |
| Connector Type | Metal |
| Form Factor | Desktop or wall-mountable |
| Power On/Off Switch | Yes |
| Bandwidth (Non-Blocking) | 16 Gbps |
| Packet Buffer Memory (Dynamically shared across only used ports) | 128 KB |
| Jumbo Frame Support | 9,216 bytes |
| Queue WRR (Weighted Round Robin) Ratio | 1:2:4:8 |
| Forwarding Rate (using 64-byte packets) - 1000Mbps Port | 1,448,000 pps |
| Latency (using 64-byte packets) - 1000Mbps Port (average) | < 2.6 µsec |
| MAC Address Table Size | 8K |
| Auto MDI/MDI-X Cable Detection | Yes |
| Auto-sensing Half/Full Duplex Switched Ports | Yes |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) @ 25° C | 3,711,898 hours |
| Per port | Link/Activity |
| Per device | Power |
| Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) | Yes |
| Auto Power Down | Yes |
| DC Input/Power In | 12V / 0.7A |
| Power Consumption (Max and Standby) | 3.04W/0.36W |
| Heat Dissipation (Max and Standby) (BTU/Hr) | 10.40 BTU/1.06 BTU |
| Width x Depth x Height | 158 x 101 x 29 mm(6.2 x 4.0 x 1.1 in) |
| Weight | 0.39 kg(0.86 lb) |
| Operating temperature | 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) |
| Humidity (relative) | 90% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing |
| Altitude | 10,000 ft (3,000 m) maximum |
| Storage temperature | -20° to 70°C (- 4° to 158°F) |
| Humidity (relative) | 95% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing |
| Brand | NETGEAR |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Networking |
Shipping Information
- Free NZ-wide shipping on orders over $299
- Standard delivery 2–5 business days
- Rural delivery may take an additional 1–2 days
- Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 2pm (weekdays)
Returns Policy
- 7-day returns on unused items in original packaging
- Faulty or damaged products covered under warranty
- Contact our support team to initiate a return









