NETGEAR FS105NA Switch 5Port Metal
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Manufacturer: NetgearAudio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: FS105NA
Product features:
- Service & Support - 5 years on Switch; 1 year on Adapter
- Enclosure Color - Blue
- Status Indicators - Power, Link Activity
- Connector: RJ45
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Customer Review: Don't buy IF you need an Universal Power Adapter
Summary: 3 Stars
Other reviewers have reviewed the product itself well, but I'd like to raise an issue no one has mentioned yet, which may be important for some people...
**If you are looking for a portable 5-port 10/100 network switch with an Universal Power Adapter (100-240V), then don't buy Netgear FS105 (or Linksys SD205 in this case).
**Please ignore my review if you are NOT concerned with the problem I just mentioned. After more than one year of usage, I have not had any other problem besides this one. Please don't vote me down...
FS105 is a small and solid product that deserves FIVE stars, but Netgear decided NOT to include an universal power adapter, which is disappointed. This means your usage will be LIMITED. For example, you may NOT be able to use it as a portable switch for your overseas trip (unless you get an universal power adapter on your own). Nowadays, many manufactures include universal power adapters with their electronics, such as Linksys WRT54GL router and Sony Playstation 3, just to name a few, and these electronics are not even designed for usages such as portability and travel.
What's even worse is that you can *neither* find the voltage range/AC Input information on the product packaging, *nor* in the official specification on Netgear's website. Netgear simply doesn't give you this information anywhere. I had to open the product just to find this out...
Here is the specification on my FS105's power adapter:
Model: DSA-9R-05 AUS
Input: 100-120VAC 50/60Hz 0.3A
Output: 7.5V @ 1A
For those who are looking for a 5-port switch with an universal power adapter:
Both Linksys and Trendnet offer 5-port 10/100 network switches that have similar size to Netgear's FS105. However, they all have the SAME problem: Linksys and Trendnet do NOT list the voltage range/AC Input in their specifications, either. Fortunately, I have found out this information from their customer service...
- Linksys SD205 (110-120V)
- TRENDnet TE100-S5 (110-220V) <--- w/ Universal Power Adapter!
I guess they don't list the voltage range/AC Input in their specifications because it's easier for them to print and release the same specification around the world without the need to modify accordingly. Well, if they use universal power adapters, then it won't be a problem at all...
I hope my review will help... Thanks for reading!
Description of NETGEAR FS105NA Switch 5Port Metal
The FS100 series FS105 Fast Ethernet switch brings the 100 Mbps switching technology and simplifies it for the small office marketplace. This product provides a cost effective way to instantaneously boost network performance while preserving your network infrastructure, including installed cabling and desktop software and hardware. Since each port is auto-speed- sensing, installation is plug and play and each connection can easily be upgraded from 10 to 100 Mbps.Amazon.com Product Description
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 LEDs let you check the status of connections at a glance. View larger. |
NETGEAR's FS100 series desktop switches are housed in a compact sturdy metal case designed without the need for internal fans, keeping operation both silent and more reliable. It can be placed on a flat surface or you can use the included wall mount kit.
Simple Setup and Stellar Performance
Plug in your Ethernet cables and connect a power cord, and you're ready to go. There is no software to install or settings to configure. The switch features auto negotiation, which automatically obtains the fastest possible connection, and Auto Uplink takes care of the MDI/MDI-X connection. There are no toggle switches or special crossover cables. If your network has existing 10BASE-T devices, they will work seamlessly within a higher bandwidth environment with each port achieving its full speed.
Every port supports up to 200 Mbps in dedicated bandwidth. Automatic flow control ensures smooth traffic. The FS105 has 64 KB of buffer memory and an address database size of 1,000. The switch has status LEDs for power, and link, speed, and activity for each port.
The NETGEAR FS105 ProSafe 5-Port 10/100 Desktop Switch has a Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) of 390,000 hours and is backed by a lifetime warranty. The power adapter is backed by a 2-year warranty.
What's in the Box
FS105 Desktop Switch, wall-mount kit, power adapter, quick installation guide, warranty/support information card.
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