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title: "NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Network Switch (GS305E)"
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# 5 x 1Gbps ports Fanless silent design Easy Smart Managed VLAN & QoS NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Network Switch (GS305E)

**Brand:** netgear
**Price:** € 67.58
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your network game with silent speed and smart control!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Network Switch (GS305E) by netgear
- **How much does it cost?** € 67.58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/120823229-netgear-5-port-gigabit-ethernet-easy-smart-managed-network-switch)

## 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

- • **Blazing 1Gbps Speed:** Five auto-negotiating Gigabit Ethernet ports deliver seamless high-speed connectivity for all your devices.
- • **Smart Network Control:** Intuitive Easy Smart Managed interface lets you configure VLANs, prioritize traffic with QoS, and monitor your network effortlessly.
- • **Eco-Friendly Efficiency:** IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet reduces power consumption without sacrificing performance.
- • **Flexible Setup Anywhere:** Compact metal chassis supports both desktop and wall-mount installation to fit your environment perfectly.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Fanless, silent design ensures zero noise disruption in your workspace or home office.

## Overview

The NETGEAR GS305E is a compact, 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed switch designed for small businesses and professionals seeking advanced network management. It features fanless silent operation, flexible mounting, and energy-efficient technology, enabling seamless high-speed connectivity with VLAN and QoS capabilities through an intuitive web interface. Perfect for enhancing office or home networks without noise or complexity.

## Description

The NETGEAR GS305E is a 5-port Gigabit Ethernet Easy Smart Managed Essentials Switch designed for small businesses and offices that need intelligent network control beyond what a standard unmanaged switch provides. Fanless and compact, it operates silently in any environment and connects workstations, NAS storage, printers, gaming consoles, and smart TVs to your existing network. This is a switch only. It requires an existing router for internet connectivity. It does not support Power over Ethernet and cannot supply power to IP cameras, access points, or other PoE-dependent devices. Configure and manage through the built-in web browser interface. Supports VLANs, QoS, and IGMP snooping for traffic segmentation, prioritization, and multicast management. Engineered by NETGEAR, over 30 years of networking innovation.

Review: Excellent Little Managed Switch - I’ve been extremely happy with these NETGEAR GS305E switches. I currently use three of them, with one located in each room where I need multiple wired connections. They all feed back to a GS308E that serves as my core switch, which is connected to my Firewalla Gold. My main reason for choosing the GS305E was VLAN support. I wanted true network separation rather than simply adding more unmanaged switches throughout the house. I have different VLANs configured on the Firewalla, and setting up the GS305Es to carry the appropriate tagged VLAN traffic and assign individual ports to the correct networks was surprisingly easy. The web management interface is straightforward and gives you the controls that actually matter without turning configuration into an unnecessarily complicated project. Setting up 802.1Q VLANs, configuring tagged and untagged ports, and assigning the appropriate PVIDs was easy to understand. Once configured, I could have a single Ethernet run going into a room and then use the GS305E to put individual wired devices onto the appropriate VLAN. That made expanding my segmented network throughout the house much cleaner and easier than running additional dedicated Ethernet lines for every network. They’re also small, fanless, silent, and easy to tuck away in individual rooms. Despite being inexpensive switches, they provide the management features I needed to extend my VLAN architecture properly. For anyone running something like Firewalla and wanting to maintain VLAN separation across multiple rooms, these switches are a great solution. My three GS305Es combined with the GS308E core switch have given me a simple, reliable, and very flexible wired network without requiring expensive enterprise hardware. I would absolutely buy them again.
Review: Finally, an affordable, next-level, production-grade Gigabit Networking Switch. - Finally, an affordable, next-level, production-grade Gigabit Networking Switch. I've had this switch for about a week now and just in that week alone I give it a full 5/5 stars. To better explain why: Without the ability to use VLANs prior to getting this switch, I risked non-isolated security standards. I now have the capability to connect each of my networked devices together, all in their own environment. Assigning VLANs is super easy using the User Interface on my local network, running on the switch. It's a nice plug-and-play UI that works out of the box with the switch. The size of the switch makes it super easy to integrate into even the bulkiest of home-labs; you'll be re-thinking your entire networking setup. One thing I've noticed is that the metal is extremely well-constructed and allows long-term use with minimal wear-and-tear over time. The fact that it distributes almost no heat even when in full use and fully-connected, is beyond my expectations for the price of this switch. It's nice to have a sturdy, reliable, and quiet switch that seamlessly integrates into my setup. Speaking of reliability and stability, it has saved me a few times having an actual interface I can access in the event I mess something up on one of the main devices connected to it; thus affecting other networking equipment. This works as a fallback in case I need to undo any changes you couldn't otherwise undo. I can sleep at night -- figurative and literally, knowing my network is secure from malicious attackers, and because the temperature/heat doesn't affect my small space at all; and noise is not being generated whatsoever. No fan, no noise! Heat sync does its job flawlessly.

## Features

- GIGABIT ETHERNET PORTS: Features 5 x 1.0Gbps Ethernet ports for high-speed connectivity. Auto-negotiating ports detect the optimal speed for connected devices and work with existing Cat5e or Cat6 Ethernet cables.
- EASY SMART MANAGED NETWORK SWITCH: Intuitive software interface offers Easy Smart Managed Essentials capabilities to configure VLANs, prioritize traffic with QoS, monitor ports, and manage network security for small businesses.
- FLEXIBLE MOUNTING OPTIONS: Compact metal design supports desktop or wall-mount placement for versatile installation.
- SILENT & ENERGY-EFFICIENT OPERATION: Fanless design ensures silent performance, while IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet reduces power consumption without compromising high-speed network performance.
- REGIONAL COMPATIBILITY: Made for use in U.S. & CA only

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07PJ7XZ7X |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3 in Computer Networking Switches |
| Brand | NETGEAR |
| Built-In Media | 5-port Gigabit Plus Switch, 12V 1.0A power adapter, Quick install guide |
| Case Material Type | Metal |
| Color | black |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Current Rating | 1 A |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 4,477 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1000 megabits_per_second |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00606449140521 |
| Included Components | 5-port Gigabit Plus Switch, 12V 1.0A power adapter, Quick install guide |
| Interface | RJ45 |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.9"L x 3.7"W x 1.1"H |
| Item Highlight | Desktop or Wall Mount, Home Network Hub, Office Ethernet Splitter, Silent Operation, Essentials Model |
| Item Type Name | Ethernet Switch |
| Item Weight | 8.8 ounces |
| Lower Temperature Rating | 1 °F |
| Manufacturer | NETGEAR |
| Mfr Part Number | GS305E-100NAS |
| Model Number | GS305E-100NAS |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 5 |
| Platform | Not Machine Specific |
| Product Dimensions | 3.9"L x 3.7"W x 1.1"H |
| Switch Type | Metal |
| UPC | 606449140521 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 1 °F |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Warranty Description | This product is backed by NETGEAR limited 3-year hardware warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** NETGEAR
- **Color:** black
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Included Components:** 5-port Gigabit Plus Switch, 12V 1.0A power adapter, Quick install guide
- **Number of Ports:** 5

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Little Managed Switch
*by J***Z on September 3, 2026*

I’ve been extremely happy with these NETGEAR GS305E switches. I currently use three of them, with one located in each room where I need multiple wired connections. They all feed back to a GS308E that serves as my core switch, which is connected to my Firewalla Gold. My main reason for choosing the GS305E was VLAN support. I wanted true network separation rather than simply adding more unmanaged switches throughout the house. I have different VLANs configured on the Firewalla, and setting up the GS305Es to carry the appropriate tagged VLAN traffic and assign individual ports to the correct networks was surprisingly easy. The web management interface is straightforward and gives you the controls that actually matter without turning configuration into an unnecessarily complicated project. Setting up 802.1Q VLANs, configuring tagged and untagged ports, and assigning the appropriate PVIDs was easy to understand. Once configured, I could have a single Ethernet run going into a room and then use the GS305E to put individual wired devices onto the appropriate VLAN. That made expanding my segmented network throughout the house much cleaner and easier than running additional dedicated Ethernet lines for every network. They’re also small, fanless, silent, and easy to tuck away in individual rooms. Despite being inexpensive switches, they provide the management features I needed to extend my VLAN architecture properly. For anyone running something like Firewalla and wanting to maintain VLAN separation across multiple rooms, these switches are a great solution. My three GS305Es combined with the GS308E core switch have given me a simple, reliable, and very flexible wired network without requiring expensive enterprise hardware. I would absolutely buy them again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally, an affordable, next-level, production-grade Gigabit Networking Switch.
*by A***R on September 8, 2025*

Finally, an affordable, next-level, production-grade Gigabit Networking Switch. I've had this switch for about a week now and just in that week alone I give it a full 5/5 stars. To better explain why: Without the ability to use VLANs prior to getting this switch, I risked non-isolated security standards. I now have the capability to connect each of my networked devices together, all in their own environment. Assigning VLANs is super easy using the User Interface on my local network, running on the switch. It's a nice plug-and-play UI that works out of the box with the switch. The size of the switch makes it super easy to integrate into even the bulkiest of home-labs; you'll be re-thinking your entire networking setup. One thing I've noticed is that the metal is extremely well-constructed and allows long-term use with minimal wear-and-tear over time. The fact that it distributes almost no heat even when in full use and fully-connected, is beyond my expectations for the price of this switch. It's nice to have a sturdy, reliable, and quiet switch that seamlessly integrates into my setup. Speaking of reliability and stability, it has saved me a few times having an actual interface I can access in the event I mess something up on one of the main devices connected to it; thus affecting other networking equipment. This works as a fallback in case I need to undo any changes you couldn't otherwise undo. I can sleep at night -- figurative and literally, knowing my network is secure from malicious attackers, and because the temperature/heat doesn't affect my small space at all; and noise is not being generated whatsoever. No fan, no noise! Heat sync does its job flawlessly.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid value for the money.
*by G***G on April 2, 2026*

Solid little gigabit switch with just enough “smart” features to be useful. Out of the box it works exactly like a normal unmanaged switch — plug it in and it just works. If you want VLANs or basic QoS, those are available through the web interface without being overly complicated. The one thing I’d recommend right away is updating the firmware. The update itself is easy, but the file you download comes as a ZIP and you need to extract it first — the switch only accepts the .bin file. That tripped me up for a minute. Accessing the web interface was straightforward once I checked my router’s DHCP list for the IP. There’s a Windows discovery tool, but I didn’t need it. Performance has been solid and it’s completely silent. The metal housing feels decent for the price and it runs cool. Pros Works immediately as a plug-and-play switch Stable gigabit performance Silent (no fan) Simple web interface Useful features like VLANs without being complicated Cons Firmware updates are manual (no automatic update) Firmware download requires extracting a ZIP file first Discovery tool is Windows-only Bottom line If you want a reliable basic switch with a little extra control when you need it, this is a great option. It works perfectly as a “dumb” switch but gives you room to grow later.

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*Last updated: 2026-10-13*