Item: NETGEAR Ethernet Switches
Rating: 7
Author: Brian Cook

Overall Satisfaction with NETGEAR Ethernet Switches

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Netgear switches are used where reliable and simple non-managed switches are needed at a customer's site, usually, these are smaller customers without the need for managed switches as we will go with something that can be cloud managed in those situations. We do find them to be reliable in tougher conditions such as warehouses and packing houses.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Reliable in nonoptimal environments such as those that are not climate controlled.
Easy to set up and use.
Solid mounting options.

Cons

Lack of Cloud management options.

Most Important Features

Reliability
Simplicity
Cost

Return on Investment

Increased ROI due to longevity.
Increased cost savings due to less down time.
Quicker to replace due to simplicity.

Alternatives Considered

Ubiquiti Networks UniFi

While the Ubiquiti are much easier to manage remotely through their cloud controllers, the Netgear is much more reliable in harsh environments than the other simple switches we use, as they seem less susceptive to high temperatures and humidity. (TP-Link and Zycel are the other major brands we use for simple switches.)

Key Insights

Do you think NETGEAR Ethernet Switches delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with NETGEAR Ethernet Switches's feature set?

Did NETGEAR Ethernet Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of NETGEAR Ethernet Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy NETGEAR Ethernet Switches again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Kerio Control, Ubiquiti Networks UniFi

Likelihood to Recommend

We use them in warehouses and outside environments where a highly reliable solution is needed, but temperatures can not be controlled, and humidity is higher than wanted. Here is the Florida warehouse, and externally installed switches only are installed in sealed plastic boxes with little airflow and direct sunlight. This is tough for any switch, but we have found the non-managed Netgear switches seem to be more reliable, requiring fewer reboots and lasting longer.

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Reliable switches for harsh environments.