NETGEAR FS105 v2/FS108 v2 Fast Ethernet Switch is a low-cost, reliable, high-performance switch that connects up to five or eight different Ethernet-enabled devices (such as computers, file servers, print servers, printers, routers and hubs).
The Netgear FS105 v2/FS108 v2 Fast Ethernet Switch provides a low‑cost, reliable solution for connecting up to five or eight Ethernet‑enabled devices. It supports 10/100 Mbps operation, auto‑uplink, and full‑duplex speeds up to 200 Mbps.
This guide covers unpacking, installation, wiring, power connection, LED indicators, troubleshooting common issues, and technical specifications such as data rate, dimensions, power consumption and environmental limits.
| Data Rate | 100 Mbps with 4B/5B encoding and MLT‑3 physical interface for 100BASE‑TX |
|---|---|
| DC Power | 7.5 W max, 7.5 A @ 1 A DC input |
| Physical Dimensions (FS105 v2) | W 94.8 mm, D 101 mm, H 27 mm |
| Physical Dimensions (FS108 v2) | W 158 mm, D 101 mm, H 27 mm |
| Weight (FS105 v2) | 0.275 kg (0.6 lb) |
| Operating Humidity | 10 % to 90 % relative humidity, non‑condensing |
| MAC Address Table Size | 1024 MAC addresses |
| Queue Buffer | 64 KB (FS105 v2) / 96 KB (FS108 v2) |
The FS105 v2 can connect up to five devices, while the FS108 v2 can connect up to eight devices.
The switch supports a data rate of 100 Mbps using 4B/5B encoding and MLT‑3 physical interface for 100BASE‑TX.