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It was brain-dead simple to install and it works great. My old hub died after six years of use, so I bought this to replace it.
Can't ask for any more than that. This is a great product. Easy setup and it just works.
The Netgear switch runs nice and cool, and keeps on tickin' The Netgear switch was very inexpensive and well worth the price (from Amazon). The Belkin Switch would become very hot, and subsequently cease to operate. I purchased this 5-port switch to replace an 8-port Belkin switch. I use the switch to provide additional ports for a Belkin Router.
Why. *This review may be irrelevant to many people, but it is important for those who need or might need a portable switch that can work around the world from 100V to 240V. The power adapter can only accept 100V to 120V. I believe there are some USB powered portable switches as well.BTW, here is the specification on my FS105's power adapter.Model: DSA-9R-05 AUSInput: 100-120VAC 50/60Hz 0.3AOutput: 7.5V @ 1A
Then, of course it was a disappointment.I guess the reason they don't list the "voltage range" in their specification is that it's easier for them to print and release the same specification around the world without modifying the specification accordingly.For those who are looking for a portable switch with universal adapter:Later, I found out that Linksys SD205 does NOT come with an universal power supply either. However, TRENDnet's technical support told me that TE100-S5 work from 110V to 220V. Since there is no information regarding the "voltage range", I had to open the box. It was delivered to my house the night before I left for my trip.
I did some research and I found three options:- Netgear FS105- Linksys SD205- Trendnet TE100-S5All of them are 5-port switches and their sizes are compact. But my guess was WRONG.Since it was urgent, I decided to take a chance and bought the Netgear FS105. Unfortunately, FS105 only works from 100V to 120V, unless you buy an extra universal power adapter on your own.Other reviews have done a good job on reviewing the product, but I would like to raise an issue which other reviews did not mention --- it does not come with an universal power adapter. My first guess was that maybe they all have universal power supplies that work from 100V to 240V, so they don't need to list it.
This information is not listed in their product specification. *But* Netgear neither tell you this on the product box, nor in the official product specification on Netgear's website.I urgently needed a small & portable switch for my trip overseas. The problem is that, they don't list what "voltage range" they can accept.
It has been on ever since without any problems. worked instantly. highly recommended. Plugged it in. connected the ehternet cables.
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