It does say this is a switch look -- "NETGEAR GS308-100UKS 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Switch"
Fistral
9 Jul 16#33
Thanks for the info but I do understand what the difference is.
I can't however see anything in the description to tell me that it is actually a switch and not a hub.
Fistral
13 Jun 16#30
Why is this called a switch and not a hub?
SchubertsGhost to Fistral
13 Jun 16#32
Switches intelligently send out messages from one computer to another. Hubs were used a long time ago, and simply relayed a message from one computer to every computer, and they had to disregard it if it wasn't for them.
rok263
13 Jun 161#31
Price back to £19.49 ... Expire
montana78
13 Jun 16#29
You can but they end up being quiet expensive like this one router
My Virgin media router and and net gear has been moved into the fusebox in the hallway. So the end bedroom and conservatory doesn't get good WiFi signal. So I was going to use one of the rj45 port to plug a WiFi router just to extend signal there which will also get me WiFi in the garden and the shed :smiley:
It will also give me 3 more ports if I need it.
montana78
13 Jun 161#28
Me and my friend lifted up floorboards and channelled the cables under there to each rooms. Then channeled the walls to fit some wall sockets. In the office room i put a 4 port socket on the floor. The difficult part was getting the cables upstairs but we somehow managed. Can't do anymore wiring as the laminates are down and furniture are on them which includes fitted ikea wardrobes.
bluecat123
13 Jun 16#27
Being lazy, do you know of any of the indicator designs off hand?
iDealYou
12 Jun 161#26
Thanks.
iDealYou
12 Jun 16#24
So if I connect 1 port to my router then the other 7 ports can be connected to computers?
mk-donald to iDealYou
12 Jun 16#25
Yes, and/or to any other devices that have 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports - ie to enable them to talk to each other and/or to the router (and Internet beyond).
Incidentally I have one of these from years back Lightning deal. As mentioned it's not a very ergonomic design having power in on the back but Ethernetcables in on the front, where the port activity LEDs are incredibly bright (and there's no LED indication as to the port's line speed eg 10/100 v 1000 as in some designs - ie no feedback that you are actually getting the 'gigabit' speed you've paid for). So I have fitted a 'hood' on mine that stops the bright LEDs being a nuisance.
s1m0n1980
12 Jun 16#23
Not bad price got the prosafe model few days ago for £24
people, looking for a swtich which also has wi-fi built in, is this possible?
montana78
12 Jun 161#19
i setup networking for the house with one of these 2 years ago. working great. wish I got a 16 or 24 port one and ran more cables to each room though before putting laminates down
joshtbh to montana78
12 Jun 16#20
how did you put cables under your laminate floor ?
shalton
12 Jun 16#18
Got this delivered next day off ebay. For about £16. Was cheaper this way for me because I don't have prime.
damadgeruk
12 Jun 16#17
Nope, though have two gs308's in the cupboard from the past, next best thing. ;-)
How do you get the 30 day trial? Only thing I can see is a sign up to the 70 odd quid deal. I've had the trial once before (a year or more ago), perhaps that's why I don't see it...?
garethcollins925
12 Jun 161#13
I always use prime, it's a great service.....when it's free :smile:
thinkiwillhaveit
12 Jun 161#12
I bought 3 and do not have prime, must be because over £20 spent or something as got free delivery
These have frequently been £12 in the past, £14 is a pretty regular price tbh
McNabFish
12 Jun 16#7
It's so useful but I've had to hide it behind my entertainment unit, front facing ethernet ports make me a saaaad panda.
thinkiwillhaveit
12 Jun 16#6
The white ones you see cheaper often and the 5 port ones
friar_chris
12 Jun 16#5
This has been this price for a third of the last 18 months. it's a good price, but you I can stick my neck out and say it will be this price some time next week too. I might wait until they don't have it at their normal or extortionately high 'we only put it at this price to make the deal seem amazing' price.
Henlans
12 Jun 16#4
cheers ordered 3 :smiley:
garethcollins925
12 Jun 16#3
Yes, if you have prime it will be free next day delivery, if not then just sign up for the free 30 day trail. :smile:
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It does say this is a switch look -- "NETGEAR GS308-100UKS 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbps Switch"
I can't however see anything in the description to tell me that it is actually a switch and not a hub.
My Virgin media router and and net gear has been moved into the fusebox in the hallway. So the end bedroom and conservatory doesn't get good WiFi signal. So I was going to use one of the rj45 port to plug a WiFi router just to extend signal there which will also get me WiFi in the garden and the shed :smiley:
It will also give me 3 more ports if I need it.
Incidentally I have one of these from years back Lightning deal. As mentioned it's not a very ergonomic design having power in on the back but Ethernetcables in on the front, where the port activity LEDs are incredibly bright (and there's no LED indication as to the port's line speed eg 10/100 v 1000 as in some designs - ie no feedback that you are actually getting the 'gigabit' speed you've paid for). So I have fitted a 'hood' on mine that stops the bright LEDs being a nuisance.
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people, looking for a swtich which also has wi-fi built in, is this possible?
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