NETGEAR FS605NA 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch

by Netgear

Product Details

Product Manual [166kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.6 x 3.2 inches ; 10.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006B9H8
• Item model number: FS605NA
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #22 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Networking Products > Switches
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 9, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Netgear FS605 is a powerful plug-and-play switch that connects at 10 or 100 Mbps and makes it easy to link as many as five computers or peripherals to your Ethernet network. You'll experience maximum performance for 10/100 Mbps devices with five ports that automatically sense the correct speed, and Netgear's Auto Uplink feature adjusts for different types of Ethernet cables. The FS605's sleek case has lights on the front for easy monitoring. Installation into your home network couldn't be simpler and, once connected and turned on, it begins cool and silent operation--without an internal fan.

Product Description

Netgear Switch 5Port 10/100

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars works well, runs a little warm, June 22, 2003

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Omar Siddique (Ellicott City, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NETGEAR FS605NA 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch (Electronics)

This switch is as advertised. It works out of the box, without any problems, setups, uplink switches, or anything else. Just plug and play.

Silent, fan-less operation. However, it does get a bit warm to the touch. If fully loaded (using all ports at high volumes of traffic) and running in warmer room, overheating may become an issue. Even so, I'll take that possibility over yet another noisy fan in my office.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great, April 21, 2003

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Michael Bean "mike2188" (AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NETGEAR FS605NA 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch (Electronics)

When you review a switch either it works or it does not. I have the Netgeat FS605 installed two switches down stream from my cable modem and it works without a hitch. The next issues with a switch is noise and heat. In these categories the netgear FS605 is awesome. It is operating 24 hours a day and cool to the touch. Best of all I cannot hear anything when it is turned on. I have some netgear switches with fans that let you know when they are on. Not this one. Great for the home theatre area where you want quite. I use it to pass the ethernet from my playstation to my server that uses QCast to play avi on my TV. Netgear FS605 is a keeper.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy, November 30, 2002

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G. Ware (Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: NETGEAR FS605NA 5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch (Electronics)

The Netgear FS605 is a great 5 port switch. Simply just plug it in and your on your way. I have one at home and have one that we use at work. The unit is sleek and has good quality for the price. I would highly recommend this unit for anyone looking for a basic switch.