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Netgear Inc.

Netgear Inc. GS305E-100NAS 5-Port Gigabit Smart Switch

SKU CH-112X-FT6XC MPN GS305E-100NAS

A five-port Gigabit smart switch with VLAN, QoS and fanless silent operation for desktop or wall mounting

  • StandardsIEEE 802.3 Ethernet IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100B
  • Network Management TypeSmart
  • Primary Ports5 x RJ45
  • Primary Port Speed10/100/1000Mbps
  • MAC Address Table8K
  • Switching MethodStore and Forward

Model GS305E

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Silent operation for quiet spaces with fanless design
  • Web-based management simplifies VLAN and QoS setup
  • Five Gigabit ports deliver wire-speed throughput to each device
  • Desktop or wall mounting fits any small-office layout
  • Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDIX remove cable-matching hassles

5-Port Gigabit Smart Switch

The GS305E-100NAS is a five-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with Easy Smart management features. It targets small office and home office users who need basic network segmentation and traffic prioritisation without the complexity of a fully managed switch.

VLAN, QoS and IGMP Snooping

The switch adds 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 802.1p Class of Service QoS and IGMP Snooping on top of plug-and-play operation. These features let you separate work, home and entertainment traffic, prioritise latency-sensitive applications and optimise multicast streams without requiring additional software installation.

Fanless Desktop or Wall Mount

A fanless design ensures silent operation in noise-sensitive environments such as home offices or meeting rooms. The metal enclosure supports desktop placement or wall and rack mounting using the included hardware. Per-port LEDs show speed, link and activity status while a device-level LED indicates power and system state.

Highlights

  • Silent operation for quiet spaces with fanless design
  • Web-based management simplifies VLAN and QoS setup
  • Five Gigabit ports deliver wire-speed throughput to each device
  • Desktop or wall mounting fits any small-office layout
  • Auto-negotiation and Auto-MDI/MDIX remove cable-matching hassles

Specifications

BrandNETGEAR
Part NumberGS305E-100NAS
StandardsIEEE 802.3 Ethernet
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.1p Class of Service
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging
IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex Flow Control
Network Management TypeSmart
Primary Ports5 x RJ45
Primary Port Speed10/100/1000Mbps
MAC Address Table8K
Switching MethodStore and Forward
VLAN SupportYes
Jumbo Frames9KB
Buffer Memory128KB
ProtocolsTCP/IP
PoENo
QoSYes
Layer2
Port MirroringYes
LEDsPer port: Speed, Link, Activity
Per device: Power, system
TemperatureOperating Temperature: 0 ~ 50 degree Celsius (32 ~ 122 degree Fahrenheit)
Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 70 degree Celsius (-4 ~ 158 degree Fahrenheit)
HumidityOperating Humidity: 90% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 95% maximum relative humidity (RH), non-condensing
FeaturesEnable network configuration and management at the price point of Unmanaged Switches
Simple, yet useful network set-up on top of plug-and-play connectivity
Flexible management via easy-to-use web browser-based management GUI or using the PC-based Utility application
VLAN support for traffic segmentation
Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization
Auto "denial-of-service" (DoS) prevention
Troubleshoot connection issues via cable test
Loop detection and broadcast storm controls
Rate limiting for better bandwidth allocation
Port mirroring for network monitoring
Jumbo frame suppo
Shipping weight0.56 kg
Package size244 × 155 × 71 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the fanless design need any periodic cleaning or internal maintenance?

The switch has no fan and no moving parts, so no internal cleaning is required; only keep the vents clear of dust.

With 128 KB buffer and 9 KB jumbo frames, which limit is reached first during sustained full-duplex traffic?

The 128 KB buffer fills before jumbo-frame size becomes a constraint, so burst absorption is the practical ceiling.

How much heat does the silent metal case add to a closed cabinet running all day?

Fanless operation means all waste heat radiates from the enclosure; ensure cabinet airflow keeps ambient temperature below 50 °C.

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