NETGEAR 8 Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Switch (GS308EP)

I run a Home-Lab that includes 2 of these little PoE switches. Working in an Enterprise IT environment, I would often forget that these smaller residential/hobby switches exist, but gosh to I love them. Not only are they cute, but they provide that enterprise level functionality with PoE. This means it could be used to wire up a PoE security camera system, handling both your network connection and power in one cable! Minus the countless other applications of PoE, this switch provides ample value for what you're paying. The build quality even on a switch this small is great! Feels heavy and sturdy but could honestly be held up by a number of command strips (Please... don't do that though!!!). I haven't noticed any problems with my unit getting too hot or needing anything special to operate as intended. All 8 ports work as expected and the throughput is, in fact, Gigabit as advertised. So no problems there. If you are looking for something consolidated but powerful, this could be for you!

I’ve been using this switch for several months now, and it’s been completely reliable. Setup was as simple as it gets. Plug it in, connect devices, and it just works. No configuration needed, which is exactly what I was looking for. I’m using it to power and connect multiple devices over PoE, and it has handled everything without any drops or instability. Once it’s up, you don’t have to think about it, which is what you want from a switch. Build quality feels solid, and it runs without any noticeable issues during normal use. Pros True plug-and-play setup Reliable over several months of continuous use Handles PoE devices without issues Stable connection with no dropouts Cons No advanced management features (expected for this type of switch) Bottom Line If you need a simple, reliable PoE switch that just works without setup, this is a solid choice.

I read many, many reviews here on Amazon and the web about sending power through RJ45 to BNC cameras ( I don't have IP cameras yet ), so I started with the NETGEAR 8 Port PoE Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Essentials Switch (GS308EP) - with 8 x PoE+ @ 62W ( ASIN B08MBFLMDC ) since I only have 4 cameras and 1 camera is PTZ ( when I get IP cameras I am already set to manage the power, QoS, VLAN, etc with the switch ). I purchased 5 pairs Passive PoE Injector and PoE Splitter Kit with 5.5x2.1 mm DC Connector RJ45 Power Over Ethernet. I have a NETGEAR GS308 5 port switch which will provide communication to the GS308EP switch so I can access the admin page. With all that and reading the reviews, unfortunately I could not get it to work. No power being sent to the cameras and the question of WHY. I continued researching the WHY until I found from NETGEAR that in order for the GS308EP switch to communicate and be able to manage the power to the cameras the splitters had to be 802.3af/at compliant, if not the baluns WILL NOT work, and that I needed ACTIVE baluns, NOT passive like the first 5 pairs I purchased. I did find and watched a video "How to Install AHD CCTV Cameras using POE switch as Power Source" that helped me understand about the active baluns. I then purchased a 4-Pack Active PoE to 2.1mm DC - IEEE 802.3af/at compliant. I could not be more happier when I received the ACTIVE baluns and connected them cause everything was set, I was just waiting on the ACTIVE baluns. The ACTIVE baluns are the ones that worked for me with the setup mentioned above and I hope it helps other people out there that have basic knowledge, because there is no single page on the internet that provides you a solution, you have to dig and read many, many pages to do trial and error until it works. I love Netgear products and still have ( of course not connected ) a Netgear Internet Gateway Router with a built-in 4-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch model RT314. Netgear is build with TRUST in mind. Thanks

I’ve been using the NETGEAR GS308EP in my network setup, and it’s been a solid, no-nonsense upgrade. I needed something compact that could handle both connectivity and power for devices like access points and cameras, and this switch delivered exactly that. PoE That Just Works Having 8 PoE+ ports with a 62W budget has been incredibly convenient. I’m able to power multiple devices directly through the switch without needing extra adapters, which keeps my setup cleaner and more efficient. Smart Features Without the Headache What I really appreciate is the “Easy Smart Managed” functionality. It gives me just enough control—like VLANs and traffic prioritization—without being overly complicated. I didn’t have to spend hours configuring it, which is a huge plus. Compact and Flexible Design The size is perfect for a desk or wall mount, and it feels well-built. It runs quietly and doesn’t take up much space, which is ideal for a home lab or small office environment. Perfect for Home Labs and Small Networks Overall, this switch hits a great balance between simplicity and capability. It’s reliable, easy to use, and does exactly what I need without overcomplicating things.

This was the perfect solution for feeding multiple devices from my Starlink internet. Netgear is a reputable brand and it has worked flawlessly forme. Definitely worth the extra dollars over the cheap unknowns.

Does what is supposed to , tech dummy proof so even I cook it up

This was exactly the POE switch I needed. Worked at a video collaboration vendor expo and needed POE and internet to power devices. I connected this to a Travel Router, AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi for the internet and then 4 devices with 2 of them needing POE power - everything worked and had enough speed and bandwidth to join Teams and Zoom calls live.

Super simple. Was able to plug it in to 120v, unplug the router from the modem, plug this into the modem, then plug the router into this NETGEAR switch and WHILE 'Sling' was streaming with only about a five second pause in streaming and then it continued. After than I was able to use an open port on the switch to plug in a NETGEAR Nighthawk Dual-Band WiFi 7 Router RS140 and spend about 20 minutes getting that configured. After that I reconnected my 10 devices to the new router and threw away my old Tenda router which has seriously compromised security with a open back door for hackers denial of service attacks. Just a note, the router would not allow connection with the default password written on the bottom. I had to change it in the phone app and it worked like a charm. Just an FYI if you're planning the same thing. I'm a 70 year old caregiver for my 88 year old senile sister and my 68 year old fiance, so keeping them happy with their devices while I upgraded was paramount. Mission accomplished, plus I have more open WAN ports for a future outdoor wifi planned for later this year.

Purchased this a few months back to power a bunch of fancy new cameras and hook them up to an NVR. The construction is sturdy and professional. It works perfectly fine out of the box. PoE rates exactly as advertised. Genuinely great switch worth the price. If I ever require another, I'm certain to get this model!

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I bought this switch to setup VLAN that is part of my home network upgrading. For the VLAN function, it works well. But for POE, I have not yet tested as UniFi AP out of stock. BTW, I does not like the new interface for WebGUI. It has less option. I still prefer the old Web GUI.

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Bought for a home monitoring system. HIghly reccommended by Grok and Gemini - seems to work just fine.