The NETGEAR GS305EP is a 5-port Gigabit Easy Smart Managed Essentials switch with 4 PoE+ ports and a 63 W PoE budget. It is intended for small offices powering IP cameras, access points and phones with basic VLAN and QoS control.
Key features
- 5 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports, 4 with 802.3at PoE+
- 63 W total PoE budget
- Per-port PoE control, priority and power limit; uninterrupted PoE during reboots
- Port-based and 802.1Q VLANs, QoS, 802.3az EEE
- Fanless; 10 Gbps bandwidth, 4K MAC table, 192 KB buffer
Specifications
| Access ports | 5 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (4 PoE+) |
|---|---|
| PoE | 4 x IEEE 802.3at PoE+ |
| PoE budget | 63 W |
| Switching capacity | 10 Gbps |
| Layer | Layer 2 |
| Management | Easy Smart web/mobile GUI |
| Form factor | Desktop / wall-mount |
| Power supply | External power adapter (included) |
| Operating temperature | 0-40 °C (32-104 °F) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 6.22 x 1.06 x 3.98 in |
| Weight | 0.86 lb |
| Warranty | NETGEAR limited lifetime hardware warranty |
Frequently asked questions
What is the PoE budget?
63 W total across 4 PoE+ ports.
Does PoE stay on during firmware updates?
Yes. NETGEAR lists uninterrupted PoE during firmware updates and reboots.
Does it have a fan?
No. It is fanless (0 dBA).
Source: official NETGEAR datasheet.
NETGEAR limited lifetime hardware warranty
- Access ports:
- 5 x 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (4 PoE+)
- PoE:
- 4 x IEEE 802.3at PoE+
- PoE budget:
- 63 W
- Switching capacity:
- 10 Gbps
- Layer:
- Layer 2
- Management:
- Easy Smart web/mobile GUI
- Form factor:
- Desktop / wall-mount
- Power supply:
- External power adapter (included)
