Netgear GS305E 5-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch Fanless EAS GS305E-100NAS
The Netgear GS305E is a 5-port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch designed to optimize business network performance with essential features at an affordable price.
- Essential Management: Provides VLANs, QoS, and IGMP Snooping to optimize network traffic and performance for business needs.
- Affordable Upgrade: Offers fundamental network features at a price point comparable to unmanaged switches, delivering significant value.
- Plug-and-Play Simplicity: Delivers essential networking features with a simple setup process, ideal for businesses seeking ease of use.
- Fanless Design: Operates silently and efficiently, making it suitable for noise-sensitive office environments without compromising performance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Netgear GS305E is a 5-port Gigabit Smart Managed Plus Switch featuring essential business network capabilities such as VLANs, QoS, and IGMP Snooping. With a switching capacity of 10 Gbit/s and support for up to 8000 MAC addresses, it's engineered to enhance the performance of business networks.
This switch offers a web-based management interface for simple configuration and control, alongside features like port mirroring and rate limiting to fine-tune network operations. Its compact, fanless design ensures silent, reliable operation, making it a practical choice for various business environments.
- Optimized Network Performance: Quality of Service (QoS) support prioritizes traffic, ensuring critical applications receive the bandwidth they need.
- Enhanced Network Segmentation: VLAN support allows for network segmentation, improving security and traffic management by isolating different user groups.
- Efficient Traffic Management: IGMP snooping optimizes multicast traffic delivery, preventing network congestion and improving streaming performance.
- Silent Operation: The fanless design ensures quiet operation, ideal for office environments where noise is a concern.
- Reliable Uptime: With a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of over 2.5 million hours, this switch is built for long-term, dependable operation.
Upgrade your business network with the Netgear GS305E for essential management features and reliable performance at an exceptional value.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
Full Specifications
Network8
Ports & interfaces2
Security4
Performance1
Weight & dimensions4
Design3
Management features1
Data transmission1
Power over Ethernet (PoE)1
Operational conditions1
Downloads1
What This Solves
Enhance Office Network Performance
Small offices often experience network bottlenecks as more devices connect. The GS305E prioritizes critical traffic like VoIP and video conferencing, ensuring smooth operations.
Small businesses, branch offices, remote work hubs, growing startups
Segment Guest and Internal Networks
Providing public Wi-Fi or separate access for vendors is crucial for security. This switch supports VLANs to isolate guest traffic from sensitive internal company data.
Retail stores, hospitality venues, multi-tenant offices, public-facing businesses
Cost-Effective Network Upgrade
Businesses needing more control than unmanaged switches but not the full cost of enterprise solutions find value here. It offers essential management features at an affordable price point.
Budget-conscious SMBs, businesses upgrading from unmanaged switches, cost-sensitive IT departments
Key Features
5 x Gigabit Ethernet Ports
Provides high-speed wired connectivity for up to five devices, ensuring fast data transfer and reliable network access.
Web-based Management
Allows for easy configuration and monitoring of network settings, simplifying network administration for IT staff.
VLAN Support (Port-based and Tagged)
Enables network segmentation to improve security and traffic management by isolating different user groups or device types.
Quality of Service (QoS)
Prioritizes network traffic to ensure critical applications like voice and video receive sufficient bandwidth for optimal performance.
Fanless Design
Operates silently, making it ideal for noise-sensitive office environments without sacrificing performance or reliability.
Industry Applications
Retail & Hospitality
Supports segmented guest Wi-Fi and POS system traffic, enhancing security and operational efficiency for customer-facing businesses.
Legal & Professional Services
Enables secure network segmentation for sensitive client data and prioritizes critical communication tools for efficient operations.
Finance & Insurance
Provides essential network management features for secure data handling and compliance, supporting critical financial transactions.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Facilitates basic network segmentation for operational technology (OT) and IT systems, improving traffic flow and reliability on the factory floor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between this Smart Managed Plus switch and an unmanaged switch?
A Smart Managed Plus switch like the GS305E offers features such as VLANs, QoS, and IGMP snooping for better network control and performance, which are absent in basic unmanaged switches.
Can I use this switch for a home office?
Yes, this switch can be used in a home office to provide reliable wired connections for multiple devices, offering better control than a basic home router's ports.
Does this switch support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
No, the Netgear GS305E does not support Power over Ethernet (PoE). It is designed solely for data connectivity, not for powering devices like IP cameras or access points.
How do I access the web management interface?
You can access the web management interface by finding the switch's IP address on your network and entering it into a web browser on a connected computer.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer warranty applies. Contact Zent Networks for warranty terms specific to this product.
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.