- Do I need a managed switch instead?
- Only if you need VLANs, link aggregation, traffic monitoring or remote control. The MS105 is unmanaged, so it forwards traffic with no settings to change.
- Will it work with my older 1G devices?
- Yes. The 2.5G ports negotiate down to 1G and 100 Mbps, so older PCs, printers and TVs connect normally, just at their own speed.
- Does it support PoE?
- No. It provides no power over Ethernet, so access points, cameras and phones need their own power injectors or a PoE switch.
- Is it rack-mountable?
- No. It is a compact desktop unit about 6.2 inches wide, meant to sit on a shelf or desk rather than in a rack.
- Is it silent?
- Yes. It has no fan, so it makes no operating noise.
- Where is the Netgear MS105 cheapest?
- At Netgear, for $149.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Netgear MS105?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including Office Depot, Quill, Netgear, Staples, Newegg.