NETGEAR 5 Port Gigabit Network Switch (GS305) - Ethernet Splitter - Ethernet Switch - Ethernet Hub - Plug-and-Play - Silent Operation - Desktop or Wall Mount

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As a general guide, the Netgear GS305 router is better than the Netgear GS105. The main difference between Netgear GS305 and GS105 is their specs and features. The Netgear GS305 is an updated version of the Netgear GS105.

However if you anticipate having multiple network-connected users who are big data consumers, then you should go with the Netgear GS305 because of its extra Gigabit Ethernet ports that can be used to daisy chain more switches or access points. Netgear GS305 vs GS105: Pros and Cons The Netgear (N300) GS305 is a 5 port router with fast Ethernet, which makes it best for audio/video streaming and gaming. It has a Gigabit WAN port and one Gigabit LAN port, which allows it to support Ethernet connections.It has an integrated USB 2.0 port that you can use to share storage and media files over the network with any device such as tablet, smartphone, laptop, or other USB enabled computer. Overall, the Netgear GS305 router is better than the Netgear GS105. The main difference between the two routers is their hardware performance. Another thing that differentiates them is their USB port. What Makes These Routers Different? Netgear GS305 has a Gigabit WAN port and 5G internal switch network while Netgear GS105 has Half-Gigabit WAN port and normal 100Mbps internal switch network. For those who want a router that can take advantage of their 1-Gigabit broadband plan, the Netgear GS305 is the better choice. The extra Gigabit port makes it more future-proof as broadband speeds continue to increase over time. For example, if you want to daisy chain switches or access points later on, the GS305 has an extra Gigabit port that can be used for this purpose.

However, if you do not want to transfer large files between devices and just need a way to access or share storage devices such as network-attached storage (NAS), then both routers will work fine. The important thing is that they both have an internal USB port for sharing storage. With this router, you are allowed to easily view your files on any device in your home network without having to deal with complicated set up. If you have a lot of devices that need fast network connections, GS305 is the better choice because it has 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports compared with just 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports in the case of the Netgear GS105. Smart Managed Plus SOHO (small offices and home offices) ??? No description found specific to Netgear switchesThe number of LAN (Ethernet) ports is not important in either case because if you want to connect wired devices, there’s no need for them to be on the same switch for them to communicate. In GS305’s case, the WAN port is a full 1-Gigabit port which makes it a better choice if you want a faster broadband service to connect to your router. In the case of the Netgear GS105, its WAN port has half Gigabit speeds – more than enough for home use, but you cannot get the full speeds that a broadband connection is capable of. Another thing that makes this router great for use is the Ready Media feature that makes it easy to share data between computers and network-enabled storage devices. With this, you are allowed to easily view your files on any device in your home network without having to deal with complicated setups.

This feature allows it to maintain good performance even with heavy use or multiple connections. It has an internal USB port that you can use to share storage and media files over the network via compatible devices such as tablet, smartphone, laptop, or other USB enabled computer.

What Makes These Routers Different?

One way to look at the GS305 and GS105 is this: GS305 is an upgraded router version of the GS105 with five Gigabit ports and a USB 2.0 port for sharing multimedia files while the GS105 is like GS305’s little brother with 4 Gigabit ports and a USB 3.0 port for faster transfers of larger files, but it is more expensive than the GS105. Multi-language support ( English, German (Deutsch), Japanese (日本語).) was added to the GS308E with the first v1.0.0.3 in June or July 2019 firmware release, following the initial factory defailt v1.0.0.1 from March 2019. Another way to look at these two routers would be this: they are both marketed as home routers, not business routers. The USB 3.0 port in GS105 is only good if you have devices that are compatible with the USB 3.0 standard because it can be used to connect high-speed external hard drives.