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Netgear Switches

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Overview

Product Information on Netgear Switches

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Netgear Switches?

Netgear Switches are networking hardware designed to facilitate the management and distribution of wired data connections within various environments such as offices, homes, and data centers. The software included on Netgear Switches enables features like network monitoring, VLAN support, traffic prioritization, port mirroring, and security controls. These switches address business requirements for reliable connectivity by streamlining the process of expanding networks, managing bandwidth, and segmenting traffic. Netgear Switches support devices that require stable and scalable network architecture, offering options for both unmanaged and managed configurations to align with diverse operational needs.

Netgear Switches Pricing

Netgear Switches software is offered with a pricing model that typically varies based on the specific switch model and its hardware capabilities, such as port count and features, with options for one-time purchases and, in some cases, additional subscription fees for management or support services. The pricing structure may include different tiers to accommodate varying requirements and network sizes.

Overall experience with Netgear Switches

IT Manager
<50M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Cost-Effective POE Power: Assessing Quality of Services”

5.0
Aug 20, 2024
easy installation and use reliability and performance warranty and support
BI Engineer
1B - 3B USD, Healthcare and Biotech
CRITICAL

“High CPU Usage Hampers Netgear's Professional Switch Performance”

3.0
Jan 29, 2025
Netgear's professionnal switch (1U units) are well designed but suffer of a power lacking (voice ip communication make the switch overheat) So i'ts a good professionnal start for a small business solution

About Company

Company Description

Updated 24th March 2025

NETGEAR is a company dedicated to transforming ideas into innovative networking products aimed at connecting people and powering businesses. For home use, NETGEAR provides advanced wireless internet connectivity, superior streaming, remote home video monitoring, and storage solutions, all designed to enhance your home networking system's speed, range, and performance. As for businesses, NETGEAR gives confidence by providing networking, storage and security solutions without excessive costs or complications. Catering to businesses of all sizes, the company offers products which are easy to install, reliable and help businesses connect, share and grow. Moreover, for service providers, NETGEAR offers tools and solutions to keep residential and business customers connected, productive and satisfied. Thus, NETGEAR's primary goal is to simplify your online experience and contribute effectively to the success of your business.

Company Details

Updated 29th April 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1996
Head office location
San Jose, United States
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
Website
http://www.netgear.com

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Key Insights

A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews

Reviewer Insights for: Netgear Switches
Deciding Factors: Netgear Switches Vs. Market Average
Performance of Netgear Switches Across Market Features

Netgear Switches Likes & Dislikes

Like

Cost Effectiveness POE Power with minimum cost QoS Quality of Services

Like

Clear user interface

Like

High performance. Easy to configure. High reliability. Interactive support.

Dislike

Firmware Update power budget might be limited factory for high consumption of power like CCTV camera. for managed switch more time required for configuration

Dislike

High embedded CPU usage with high consumption data flows (voice on IP) Only full set-up is allowed for link aggregation Only layer 2 rooting and only simple ports statistics

Dislike

Lack of high speed core switch models. Lack of advertisement in the market.

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Peer Discussions

Netgear Switches Reviews and Ratings

4.2

(102 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
46%
4 Star
43%
3 Star
9%
2 Star
2%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.4

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.3

Product Capabilities

4.4

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  • BI Engineer
    1B-10B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    High CPU Usage Hampers Netgear's Professional Switch Performance

    3.0
    Jan 29, 2025
    Netgear's professionnal switch (1U units) are well designed but suffer of a power lacking (voice ip communication make the switch overheat) So i'ts a good professionnal start for a small business solution
  • BUSINESS CONSULTING FOR MARKETING AND IT
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Challenges in Netgear Switch Support and VLAN Setup

    3.0
    Jan 10, 2025
    Netgear switch works very well. Once installed they hardly ever have an issue.
  • IT Manager
    <50M USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Cost-Effective POE Power: Assessing Quality of Services

    5.0
    Aug 20, 2024
    easy installation and use reliability and performance warranty and support
  • Asst. System Administrator
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    "Cost effective data center solutions"

    5.0
    Mar 27, 2024
    Outstanding performance. Improved security. Good network stability
  • Deputy General Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Netgear Switches

    4.0
    Feb 19, 2023
    Netgear Switches are one of the best switches for all type of organization. product range, ease of deployment.
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