Netgear GS324-100INS Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch

I ordered this Network Switch to support my Home Media Server. Everything is working perfectly. Also it s great value for money for a 24 port POE Network Switch. I bought two of them.

Nice Product, this is working good still.

Very good quality and easy to use.

Easy to install..

NICE

Our Family recently bought a new house that was setup with Ethernet wiring throughout. I also installed some IP Security cameras and needed a decent Gigabit Ethernet switch to connect to my Cable Modem/Router that only had 4 ports. The 24 Port is more than what I will need and the Netgear switch fits that requirement. The switch is rack mountable and includes the necessary brackets and hardware. I have mine shelf mounted and used the included self-adhesive rubber feet instead.So far there are no problems with speed and the device works well with my existing 5 port D-Link DIR-655 Gigabit Router turned Switch. Build quality is excellent and the construction is all metal. It feels like some of the business grade routers I deal with in the Office. The unit is passively cooled and not having a fan helps keep the noise in the network room downstairs quiet.This is a great and more than capable solution for those only looking for extra ethernet ports and don't need any switch management.

I've had this about 6 months now but the unit has developed an issue where I need to unplug and plug it back in every day or else I get max 90 Mbps when running speed tests. I have a 600 Mbps connection and thought it was my ISP until I connected directly to the ISP router and had my speeds back. Once the 24 port switch is "reset" it works fine but then eventually it does it again. I'm not sure if it's the auto sensing failing or hardware or what. Going to see if I can send it back on warranty, if not, will never buy a Netgear product again.

WORST SUPPORT EVER!!! I have used NetGear product for years...and it has been a solid product. Not this time! This switch was DOA out of the box! Frustrated..but things happen. So I go online for support...create an account...and log my unit to get an RMA for return. I actually received the unit over 30 days ago but had not attempted to install it...so i could not send back to Amazon...my own fault. I received the confirmation email for my RMA request...all was good right? NOPE! The next day I open the RMA email to box up my unit and return it...only to find that the 'RMA number' line was BLANK! So much for a tech savvy company! I have now been on hold for over an hour. I called the support #...sat on hold for 20+ minutes and was then politely told that my call was routed wrong. Sat on hold for another 20+ minutes...went through all of the confirmation crap again...only to find out that I was talking to the 'WRONG DEPARTMENT' and it was out of her 'SCOPE'!!! I pleaded with her that all I needed was the RMA #...again...out of her 'SCOPE'. SO....I AM NOW ON HOLD FOR OVER ANOTHER 20 MINUTES...AND NOTHING. ALL OF THIS TO JUST GET MY RMA # THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN MY EMAIL TO START WITH. SHE JUST PICKED UP...AFTER 20 MINUTES...HAVING TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES TRANSFERRING MY CALL TO THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT...AND SHE PROMISES TO CALL ME BACK. HEY NETGEAR...NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!UPDATE: ANOTHER HOUR ON HOLD and NOTHING! Where are you NETGEAR?

After just 6 months of LIGHT use (just 8 of the 24 ports in service), this unit began to cap downstream devices to about 75 Mbps until it was rebooted. If you just leave it, eventually everything loses connectivity until reset. Lots of other people having this issue - so I know I'm not crazy. I think Netgear needs to either offer a refund or replacement.

I spent a lot of time researching different switches and I'm not disappointed with my choice for upgrading my home network. The unit is sturdy and good quality and I'm glad it also came with mounting brackets for wall mounting. 24 ports gives me plenty of flexibility. So far, the unit has satisfied all of my network needs. Two thumbs up.