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Thankfully, Netgear chose to go with prongs that allow it to be inserted upside down in a socket. Just plug it in, plug in your CAT5 cables and go. The hardest part of the installation was installing the screws for wall mounting it.The only thing I can complain about is the huge power supply that powers it; I'm pretty sure it outweighs the switch and it is large enough that if you plug it into the top socket of an outlet it will block the bottom one. I purchased one of these to split out the CAT5 cabling in my basement; I only had one cable coming in but needed three. Additionally, they provided about 5 feet of wire to give plenty of flexibility in locating the switch and I was able to place it in an inconspicuous spot.If you need expand your home network, this little unit will do it in a snap. There are no web interfaces and complicated configuration steps to go through. So far it has been working 24/7 for the past 6 months with no problems.This switch is super simple. Don't need them.
I use this ethernet switch for my Blue-Ray player and my Plasma TV for firmware updates, so this does the job good enough and for the price of $[.]. However, connection speeds will be good, not great, especially if you have Fios, then I would to another product will greater speeds. rebate I just could not refuse. Easy to use.easy to install.no fuss, no muss. Just connect to your router and away you go.
It doesn't even have an on/off switch-- it either works, or it doesn't.Like most Netgear products, the unit is built (on the outside) like a tank and has the appearance of durability but, of course, what counts is on the inside. There is nothing to configure, fix, or tweak. After replacing it with another model, I was back in business. The switch worked initially but a fatal problem developed within hours. On one of the ports, both lights lit continuously even with no plug in the port, and nothing connected to it on any port could communicate through it.
Plugged in power, line to network and then to devices all was needed. Desired a small switch to share a single ethernet connection to multiple items in my entertainment center (TV, BluRay, Sat TV box etc). This is a nice compact switch that easily mounted on the back of the cabinet and allowed the single internet cat5 cable running in the wall to my router, to be shared on multiple devices.
Obviously, wireless is better if available, but this is a solid secondary option (especially to buying the 360 wireless router)The only thing you'll need is ethernet cables if you don't already have them. if it's 74, go with 100). I bought this desktop switch for the sole purpose of splitting my ethernet connection between my Vista PC and my XBox 360. They are available in different sizes and if you need to measure them, buy some kite string, run it to your distination and cut it and measure to decide between say 75-100 feet or whatever (just don't cut it close. Belkin is a great brand for your cable needs. It was very easy to install, I simply plugged the power into the back and connected the three cables into the front and it took care of all the rest itself.This product is a great bargain currently and the $15 rebate arrived promptly in the form of a pre-paid Visa card. It also works well with existing routers in your house, so if you simply want to split cables to say two to four devices on a different story of your house, you can stick with one long cable.
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