---
product_id: 138572115
title: "8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, Desktop, Internet Splitter, Sturdy Metal, Fanless, Plug-and-Play (GS308)"
brand: "netgear"
price: "R2564"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Netgear"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/138572115-8-port-gigabit-ethernet-unmanaged-switch-desktop-internet-splitter-sturdy
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 8 Gigabit Ethernet Ports Fanless Silent Operation Sturdy Metal Chassis 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, Desktop, Internet Splitter, Sturdy Metal, Fanless, Plug-and-Play (GS308)

**Brand:** netgear
**Price:** R2564
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power your network with silent strength and seamless speed!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, Desktop, Internet Splitter, Sturdy Metal, Fanless, Plug-and-Play (GS308) by netgear
- **How much does it cost?** R2564 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/138572115-8-port-gigabit-ethernet-unmanaged-switch-desktop-internet-splitter-sturdy)

## Best For

- netgear enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted netgear brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Gigabit Speed:** Blazing 1 Gbps data transfer for seamless streaming and gaming.
- • **Compact & Sleek:** Desktop-friendly design fits perfectly in any modern workspace.
- • **Silent Efficiency:** Fanless design ensures whisper-quiet operation 24/7.
- • **Robust Metal Build:** Durable chassis designed for long-lasting performance and heat dissipation.
- • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Instantly expand your network without any setup hassle.

## Overview

The NETGEAR GS308 is an 8-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch featuring a durable metal chassis and fanless design for silent, reliable performance. Perfect for expanding home or office networks with plug-and-play ease, it delivers 1 Gbps speeds across all ports, ensuring fast, stable connections for multiple devices simultaneously.

## Description

This is a durable product. It ensures you get the best usage for a longer period of time.

Review: Expands Network: Reliable, High-Quality Build - I bought this to expand my home network because my Telus modem didn't have enough ports for all the rooms in my condo. It's plug-and-play. No real setup required in my case anyway. I just connected it to my modem (or wall outlet, and it connected the rest of our devices in our condo. The metal chassis feels high-quality and it’s completely silent because there are no fans. It fixed my connection issues instantly.
Review: muy buen switch - facil de usar, solo conectas y listo, la construccion es de metal y ayuda mucho a la disipacion del calor lo tenco conectado 24/7 ya por unos 2 meses y sin ninguna falla, habia tenido 2 anteriormente y me daban fallas cada cierto tiempo o cuando hacia mucho calor.

## Features

- Sturdy Metal
- 8 Ports
- Strong and Durable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07PFYM5MZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #175,993 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #112 in Network Hubs |
| Brand | Netgear |
| Brand Name | Netgear |
| Color | black |
| Colour | black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Current Rating | 0.5 Amps |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 22,841 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gigabits Per Second |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00606449140132 |
| Interface | RJ45 |
| Item Weight | 0.86 Pounds |
| Item Weight Unit of Measure | 0.86 Pounds |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GS308-300PAS |
| Model Number | GS308-300PAS |
| Number of Ports | 8 |
| Platform | Not Machine Specific |
| Switch Type | unmanaged |
| UPC | 606449140132 |
| Unit Count | 8 Count |
| Voltage | 12 Volts (DC) |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Netgear
- **Colour:** black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Item Weight:** 0.86 Pounds
- **Number of Ports:** 8

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Althought the spec states cat5, does this GS116 also support cat6?**
A: The Cat5 recommendation, on any device I'm aware of, is a minimum. Going with a Cat6/7/8/9 is just like opening up a wider road. It'll give you more room but you're only gonna use as much as the of that width as the maximum amount the slowest device in the data exchange (including the switch) is able to send/recieve.
So, basically, you can make the road have as many lanes as you want but a Ford Focus is only gonna go as fast as a Ford Focus goes regardless of traffic conditions.

**Q: What is the difference between unmanaged and unmanaged+?**
A: The simplest answer is that an unmanaged switch is just plug and play. No extra passwords or network monitoring. A managed switch means you add passwords for devices to connect and you can monitor each devices that's plugged in. If you are using it for home network, you already have security through your router, so unmanaged is the way to go. If you're an IT Guru, you might want to setup a managed switch.

**Q: Will any of the ports act as my "input port" from the router, and is there any advantage to using more than one input cable from the router?**
A: You can you any of the ports on the switch to connect the router to.  I usually use the last or the first one.  Having more then one cable from the router to the switch would cause problems and not benefits.  It would basically cause a traffic jam.

**Q: Is it one input and 8 output? Or no?**
A: These unmanaged Ethernet switches, all 8 ports are the same. They not only automatically switch each port from input to output as needed, but in addition if you do happen to use a 4 pair wired "Crossover cable" (rare these days) they will automatically switch to even accommodate that hook up as well. Daisy chaining one feed to any of the eight ports then run an Ethernet cable (with all four pairs used) to any port on a second and you now have 14 ports at your disposal. Do it again and you will get 7 more each time you add another. Ethernet switches strengthen the signal so they can be up to 100 meters or 328 feet from one to the next. Very versatile for a SOHO (Small Office and/or Home Office). You need access to AC power for the power supply but otherwise about the only thing one can do wrong is to find an old 10/100 cable with 4 wires or 2 pairs and that will not work!!!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expands Network: Reliable, High-Quality Build
*by R***S on 21 March 2026*

I bought this to expand my home network because my Telus modem didn't have enough ports for all the rooms in my condo. It's plug-and-play. No real setup required in my case anyway. I just connected it to my modem (or wall outlet, and it connected the rest of our devices in our condo. The metal chassis feels high-quality and it’s completely silent because there are no fans. It fixed my connection issues instantly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ muy buen switch
*by V***O on 25 August 2024*

facil de usar, solo conectas y listo, la construccion es de metal y ayuda mucho a la disipacion del calor lo tenco conectado 24/7 ya por unos 2 meses y sin ninguna falla, habia tenido 2 anteriormente y me daban fallas cada cierto tiempo o cuando hacia mucho calor.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelente
*by E***B on 23 June 2021*

Netgear siempre se a caracterizado por sacar buenos productos para hogar y oficina y este switch no es la excepción, permite llevar las transferencias de datos a su máxima capacidad sin problemas. Los materiales son excelente al igual que los acabados.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-06-25*