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i've used a lot of different network gear over the years, and due to it's reliability,have gravitated to netgear (the business stuff, that is in a metal case). this switch was used to replace 4 smaller switches of various speeds, and to increase the speed of the network (lan). the other reason i like it is because it offers poe on all 48 ports. it's easy to install, just plug it in, and use the netgear administration software to find it on the network, change the ip address, and then configure the ports... i set it up for 5 different vlans, so that I could separate various parts of my network from other parts (4 internet connections, and one lans, all using the same switch, but one network doesn't interact with another network). I turned poe on for only the lan ports (24 of the them), and the switch determines if poe is needed, and supplies it. i physically installed the unit on a patch panel rack, and using colored cables to visually identify each of the 5 networks. works great, and if it's like any of the other netgear equipment i use, it'll work flawlessly for years.Read full review
Somewhat dated but still useful. Make sure you follow the directions for updating the firmware very closely. The UI in the old firmware is junk, the newest one is better. You may have to use an old version of Firefox to access it without errors. The fans are quite loud which is to be expected. Though they are quieter than the non-POE switch from Netgear that I have. 4/5 fans are powered by 5.3V meaning replacing the fans with quieter ones is harder. I cut a vent into the back left corner of this switch for mounting a larger, quieter fan and using the lone 12V fan header.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
fast service great product highly recommend this company
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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