Reddit reviews NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, Desktop, 10/100/1000Mbps (GS205)
We found 10 Reddit comments about NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, Desktop, 10/100/1000Mbps (GS205). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
ETHERNET PORT CONFIGURATION: 5 Gigabit portsPLUG-AND-PLAY: Simple set up with no software to install or configuration neededVERSATILE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Supports desktop or wall mount placementSILENT OPERATION: The fanless design means 0 added noise wherever its located, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environmentsBUILT TO LAST: Every NETGEAR network switch is rigorously tested for reliability, quality, and performance5 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports, up to 10x faster than Fast Ethernet for maximum performanceSmall and silent desktop form factor with fan-less design for quiet operationPlug-n-Play connectivity easily installs into any network. Max Power Consumption (Watts) 2.34WLED to indicate activity on each port and energy-efficient technology for power savingsAuto-negotiation for automatic connection at the highest common speed between switch and an end deviceRigorously tested for reliability, built to lastNon-blocking switching architecture for maximum throughput at wire speedAuto-MDI/MDIX eliminates the need for crossover cables
If everything else connected to your home internet is solid, and it's just the Wii U that's being derpy, an ethernet switch with a wired Wii U adapter would be a cheap, bulletproof solution as /u/XAZSplatoon has said.
I'm partial to [Netgear equipment](http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Ethernet-1000Mbps-GS205/dp/B00KFD0SMC?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_5), but anything will work. I prefer gigabit (10/100/1000) switches, just because you can push more data around your local network and they're really not much more expensive than 10/100 ("Fast") older types.
Here's the network adapter you need for your Wii U. Get the cheap white one that's $11. I haven't had any disconnects from matches since using one. The Wii U installed it automatically. I just plugged it into one of the USB ports on the Wii U, turned on the system, and then went to Connections and chose Wired Connection. It's been rock solid.
Get a 5-pack of Cat6 cables. (I'd go minimum 5-ft; you always want to have plenty of length.) Now, you have plenty of cables to run into and out of that switch.
There. For like $45, you just vastly improved your network at home. You can sell it as that to your dad. Offer to pay for some, all, or at least the Wii U adapter yourself to sweeten the deal. Also, all the stuff I just linked is top quality for a great price, so it will be great to use for all sorts of things network-related in the house or anywhere pretty much indefinitely. You and your dad will probably find ways to use all the ports on that switch pretty quickly.
Again, this will solve it if everything but the Wii U is generally solid, connectionwise. If the connection to other things is squirrelly, we can go further and talk about routers and such, but it sounds like this will be sufficient.
Ok, first off thanks for the model number! So many folks leave that off. So your router/switch can kick out 1000mbps over Ethernet, so a switch to match would be ideal. You don't need a managed one so you’re looking at some real cheap, but great options. Here are two good options.
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https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged-1000Mbps/dp/B00KFD0SMC
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B07S98YLHM/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_147_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ENKY6TYY6ZCQ2A6Z0S4M
So you want to add more wifi to solve your too much wifi problem? And no, your cable company is extremely unlikely to sell you a second cable internet package for the same address. That would be required to have a second modem complete a handshake with them.
Spectrum is a limited resource. A second SSID in an otherwise uncluttered wireless space will add more bandwidth, but only if you are using sufficiently modern technology (some N, all AC, disable G and B mode.). You could do this by putting a second wireless router in bridge mode hooked up to your existing router. I do not recommend doing this, but do disable G and B mode if you can. It will help you regardless.
I suggest an alternate solution: Ethernet. Sounds like you have a bunch of TVs with ~3 wireless devices hooked to them each (TV, Game Console, DirecTV Box Of Magic). You can buy a small ethernet switch and some cheap, short, ethernet cables (<$1/foot MAX), and either a wireless bridge or powerline adapters. Plug everything you can into the switch, disable the wireless in the devices, and then join only the wireless bridge to your network.
This will hopefully remove 2+ wireless devices per TV, the imac, and printer. Sadly the chromecast and amazon fire sticks don't have ethernet available. I didn't know people owned echo's.
A switch is exactly what you're looking for. I think something like this would be perfect: https://www.amazon.com.au/NETGEAR-ProSafe-Gigabit-Unmanaged-GS205-100AUS/dp/B00KFD0SMC/
What's stopping you from plugging your wife's PC directly into the router? If it's just one cable in the room, then your best option is to use a switch. Cheapest one will do, preferably gigabit.
https://www.amazon.com/D-Link-5-Port-Unmanaged-Gigabit-GO-SW-5G/dp/B008PC1FYK
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Internet-Splitter/dp/B00KFD0SMC
One of those for example.
The kind of bridging you did should technically do the job, but it's the last solution anyone would recommend. Not worth toubleshooting imo.
Just to make sure I understand... you're going to have it be modem>erx>1 port of the erx>AC PRO and another port from the erx>1 hardwired pc and that'll be for the entire main house?
(which should be fine as long as the house isn't huge and there aren't people on the complete other side of it)
Then from a 3rd port in the erx>long cat5>switch in the garage>few ports of switch>hard wired pcs and a different port of switch>AC Lite for your wireless beermoney phones?
That should all work and be fine... my only suggestions would be to possibly get an an edgerouter lite instead of the ERX because it can handle ALOT more devices and also supports multiple public IPs should you ever decide to expand your farm. Also instead of the AC Lite... consider an AC PRO for the beermoney garage phones as they will handle 25 wireless devices simultaneously streaming video better than a lite. Although a lite could work so if the $50 difference is a lot for you, you could get away with the lite. As for the switch, if you DON'T need to assign IPs to any of your pcs or the ap in the garage... an unmanaged switch will be fine. I have a few netgear gs205 switches for my home setup and they work great. The 5 port model is 15 bucks and the 8 port is 20. However if you DO need to assign IPs.. you will need a managed switch.. and those can be a bit pricey.. like 100-180 bucks.
EDIT: Also another suggestion would be to put the 2 APs on different channels, especially if there are alot of houses in your surrounding area. You can download a wifi analyzer app on your smartphone and it'll search for the signals in your area and tell you what channels they're on.. you can then set your APs to be on different channels than those so they dont interfere with each other... that will be done through the ubiquiti uniFi management thing that you have to use to set up the APs in the first place. (They come with detailed instructions)
Also i saw you say that having the beermoney phones in the house is ideal but you cant. If you cant for personal reasons then i understand but if its for network reasons you could put them in the house if you'd like! The set up would just be modem>erx>switch>1 port of switch>hardwired pc in main house, 1 port of switch>AC Pro for main house, 1 port of switch>another AC Pro for the 25 beermoney phones (again on different channels), and then 1 port of switch>long cable to your garage>another switch>your laptops and pcs!
glad to hear that you've already tested the internet requirement and have ruled it out.
a single cable between 2 machines? unless it is a 'crossover' cable or you have network adapters that can switch to uplink mode, then it should not work.
you can get away with a low cost gigabit switch too... you'd just need a second cat5e (or newer) cable and you're set.
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-5-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-1000Mbps/dp/B00KFD0SMC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486091668&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=netgear+5+port+switch+gigabit
that link below will give you a good idea of how to check the LAN connection speed.
https://www.bleepstatic.com/tutorials/windows-task-manager/networking-tab.png
You all need to get an ethernet switch. Most of you play near your computer or in a place where a computer is and "complain" about there not being any additional connections available. Now "switch" your fucking attitude and get a ethernet switch.
One Switch
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PS. I hate you all
This is possible with some custom wiring, but at only 100Mb speeds (2x 2 twisted pairs) - not really a good idea in practice.
Connect one port on the modem to ethernet cable. Connect other end of cable to ethernet switch. Lots of cheap options here:
https://www.amazon.com/Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged-TL-SG105/dp/B00A128S24/
https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged-1000Mbps/dp/B00KFD0SMC/
If you are in a 1BR or studio, only one ethernet port on the wall will be active. If you want to connect multiple things to ethernet, you'll need to split the line with a network switch.
Here's the one one I used: amazon