Netgear Business GS324 Ethernet Switch

Expanding Wired Connectivity for SOHO Networks

NETGEAR 300 Series Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easy, reliable, and affordable network connectivity for home and small offices. With these unmanaged plug-and-play switches, you can expand your network connections to multiple devices instantly. Just step up to GS316, GS324 or GS348 directly to avoid congestion due to stacking up lower port count switches and be ready for future expansion.

Highlights

• Auto-MDI/MDIX eliminates the need for crossover cables
• LED indicators for ease of use
• Energy-efficient technology for power savings
• Fanless design for silent operation (except GS348)
• Auto-negotiation for automatic connection at the highest common speed between switch and an end device
• Non-blocking switching architecture for maximum throughput at wire speed
• 802.1p QoS for traffic/frame prioritization
• Plug-and-play, no setup required
• Durable and rugged metal case
• Desktop or wall-mountable (5, 8, 16-port models); GS324 is desktop, wall-mountable, and rack-mountable (rack-mount kit included); GS348 is rackmountable (rack-mount kit included)
• Ideal for small office and home networks
• Standards-based technology ensures interoperability with any standardsbased devices in the existing network.

• Ethernet Switch supports increased network bandwidth availability through data switching
• Cascade connections to other network devices through the uplink port to extend a local area network topology
• Features 24 networking ports to support the connection requirements of larger workgroups using wired infrastructure
• AC power source supports continued device operation during power availability challenges
• Layer 2 support enables structured switching operation while maintaining convenience across business network environments
• Desktop form factor supports placement outside dedicated wiring enclosures for accessible device positioning
• Unmanaged design enables immediate wired network expansion through fixed configuration without manual intervention
• Gigabit Ethernet ports support higher network data rates than standard Ethernet connections
• Twisted pair cable support enables cost?efficient network connections for data transmission across distances