Neat Netgear 5 port gigabit switch

Advantages: Cheap, reliable, simple to use
Disadvantages: None.

...about anything other than configuring the devices themselves. I would recommend this switch to anyone who has a few machines on their home or small office network, that way you can upgrade the speed critical machines on your network to gigabit speeds. I bought my two to allow me to use one with my media server and file server, and the other in my living room to connect the laptop, XBOX and so on... By having a gigabit switch, it allowed my machines with gigabit ethernet cards to network at full speed with each other, so that transferring video and large files between them was not constrained to hundred megabit speeds you find with most home and home office networks. I think the 5 port switch is pitched at the right price, and has the right number of ports for the average home user who will usually have one or two computers and a games...

sjhill 20.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR GS605 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch - switch - 5 ports

Very fast, very impressed.

Advantages: Fast transfer rate, reliable
Disadvantages: Can't think of any.

...The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Adapter came built in to my pc, and I wouldn't want to replace it. It provides a fast, reliable connection. Was easy to connect to and set up a connection with other pc's, laptop's, etc. Great for gamers or business' that require wired link up between machines, servers or both. Felt like the data transfer was instant, so was perfect for backing up data from one machine onto another Driver's are very easy to get hold of, just download them straight from the manufacturers website. Which also has very good support, if any problems should arise. Very fast if needing updating due to new driver releases. I would highly recommend this ethenet adapter to anyone. Especially gamers or small businesses....

Lfw86 17.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCIe NIC Card

Do not buy a LaCie disk ever!

Advantages: idea
Disadvantages: performance

...I completely agree with the previous review, and there's nothing much to say for this item. It sucks!! I wasted my company money and their confidence on me with this little piece of crap. So, how did I end buying this? On a Tom's Hardware review I saw this item, which has the ability of being an ethernet disk and an USB disk at the same time, which at the moment, was an innovation. With such a configuration the disk can be accesible to ethernet users even at [theoric] gigabit speeds and at the same time being accessed by a local user through USB connection. This was the perfect solution for us, since my mates needed an ethernet disk always available and I needed a hi-speed access to it due to the huge amount of files I manage, both in number and size. I downloaded the specs and even talked to Lacie before purchasing, so I was...

lowezno 01.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of LaCie Ethernet Disk Mini

Netgear GS105 5 Port Gigabit Switch

Advantages: Easy installation, small, sturdy, quiet, auto uplink
Disadvantages: Runs quite hot

...cables. Operation Compatibility: Most recent PC's have at least a single gigabit Ethernet port on them now. Now you can make use of it. Tested fine with Intel Pro/1000 MT cards and nVidia nForce cards Noise It contains no fans so operation is completely silent, however, as with all other Netgear switches, this unit gets quite hot. For peace of mind it would be best to keep it away from sources of heat (I tend to lay an old PII heatsink on the unit just to help with the cooling!) Troubleshooting The LED indicators provide you with all the information you could possibly need to help diagnose any connectivity problems - not that you should have any Conclusion Very fast, reliable equipment. With prices for gigabit equipment coming down, now is a great time to upgrade...

sj19uk 11.09.2005 (04.12.2005) · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR ProSafe GS105 - switch - 5 ports

The speedy GS605

Advantages: Looks great, performs well, easily installed
Disadvantages: Gigabit networking is unavoidably expensive

...Netgears GS605 offers a stylish alternative to having gigabit Ethernet in the home. I spent a lot of time looking for a retailer who stocked this item and eventually I ended up shopping with MicroDirect after Misco sent me a GS105 (the GS605's business brother) in error. I'm quite fond of Netgears home networking equipment and my entire home network currently uses solely Netgear products. The GS605 is the same size as all Netgears current line of home products that feature the platinum white casing. The product I obtained was silently different than advertised in that it had a silver reflective lining around the front panel instead of the traditional white used on all of the other platinum white products. The GS605 is also considerably heavier than both the DG834 router and the WG602 access point, most likely due to a greater...

adehh 12.08.2005 · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR GS605 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch - switch - 5 ports

Networking made easy with Belkin

Advantages: Quick and easy to install | portable | works
Disadvantages: More expensive than internal card | lead could do with being a bit longer

...When I bought my newest computer, I decided to set up a mini network using the new computer as a host and then linking the old one via a crossover cable, which connected the two through their network cards. It was then that I realised that I only had one Ethernet port on the computer, which was already taken up by my cable modem. I was therefore faced with a choice, I could either buy a network card that would need to be fitted into my computer, or I could buy a USB to Ethernet adapter. Well seeing as I really didn?t want to open up my brand new computer, I decided on the adapter, which wasn?t really all that much more expensive. ---What you get--- The adapter comes supplied with an installation CD and instruction booklet, all securely packaged in an slightly oversized box. As this is powered by the USB port there are no power...

sandemp 12.04.2005 · Read review
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Review of Belkin USB Ethernet Adapter Network adapter

No time to queue.

Advantages: Well-Made, Fast as Hell.
Disadvantages: None.

...There isn't much you can normally say about a Network Switch and what you can say is already spoken for. The GS108 has 8-ports which all Gigabit enable (1000Mb/s or 125MB/s) which all have embedded LEDS in. The right hand one lights up if the connection is operating at 10/100 Fast Ethernet and the left LED lights up if the connection is at 1000 Gigabit. The LEDs blink with activity. Also the left of the ports there is another two LEDs per port, the top row lights up with collision (I have never seen any yet) and the bottom if the link is active. Finally there is a Power LED on the far left. The GS106 is inside a very nice metal case which gives it its excellent quality as most switches come in a horrible plastic case. Its painted a very smart blue and would not look out of place anywhere. It is very small and as it has no...

Stingwray 01.12.2005 · Read review
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Review of NETGEAR ProSafe GS108 8 Port Gigabit Desktop Switch - switch - 8 ports

Fancy 25Mbps+ Broadband.. One Day you'll get it.

Advantages: Good Realiability and Future Proof.
Disadvantages: People Mis-understanding the Product.

...This review is to put the right all the wrong reviews that I have read across the internet as it seems the main problem that people have had with this product is that they don't understand how to use it. Anyway, the review. The reason why I bought this modem was because I was looking for an Ethernet Modem and wanted something that would last me a long time, the ADSL2MUE fits the bill perfectly and has some extra features, although I probably won't be using these. Ethernet Modems are quite hard to find in the UK, but they are far superior to USB Modems in all areas, it is because USB Modems are cheaper than Ethernet that ISPs supply them with their broadband packages. The Advantages over USB is that you don't require any drivers, so that means that less system resources are used up controlling the device and also that it will work...

Stingwray 05.02.2006 · Read review
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Review of Linksys ADSL2 Modem with USB & Ethernet ADSL2MUE

Bi-Bi, Wi-Fi, It's Been Annoying To Know Ya

Advantages: Consistent internet and network sharing without ripping the house apart
Disadvantages: Yet another mains socket needed

...-fi-totin? laptop, thinking that your internet sharing problems are over but they?re not. There are other ways of distributing data around your house, one of which involves installing a ?real? Ethernet system, cables ?n? all. Anyone responsible for making good the holes in walls and the subsequent damage to wallpaper afterwards will see this as a definite ?NO?. However, you DO have a cabling system already installed, so why not use it? It?s called ?the mains?, primarily intended to distribute 240v AC all around your property. It doesn?t take a genius to see that using it for something else too will need some fancy circuitry to isolate it from the nasty buzzy killy bits. Put simply, the Solwise adapters turn your network signals into ?radio waves? to be carried over your wiring way out of reach of the 240 volts AC ? at the other end, they...

BNibbles 25.04.2007 (08.05.2007) · Read review
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Review of Solwise HomePlug 1.0 Ethernet Adapter

Simple, easy and non technical

Advantages: Very easy to use
Disadvantages: None really

...This device must be the simplest I have ever bought. You plug in the devices to a mains wall socket, attach them to your pc with the supplied leads, and that's it. If your not technically minded this is the device for you. This starter kit is enough to connect two pc's to share your broadband connection. You can also set up a network to share files and have access to other computers if you want. The starter kit consists of two devolo plugs and two ethernet cables. You can also buy a USB version but ethernet is generally better. To start with you plug one device into a socket close to your modem/router and attach it with one ethernet cable. You then plug the other device into a socket near your second pc and again connect it via the other ethernet cable. You will immediately be able to share the broadband connection There is no...

simcox1 24.06.2005 (15.07.2005) · Read review
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Review of Devolo MicroLink dLAN Starter Kit Ethernet/Ethernet - bridge