I was using a GS108TV1 before getting this GS108TV2. My first idea was to go to the V3 unit, but it didn't support 802.3ad LAG, so I purchased this unit. In setting up 802.3ad I had to do some research beyond the user manual to understand the options I needed to select. A table in the user manual listing the configuration for 802.3ad would have helped. I was able to get it working and it is working fabulously!
After I connected the Ethernet cable from the router and other cables from other devices, the network switch was ready for use! If you need to access the switch's management controls, you'll need to get the switch's IP address, which you can get the software that retrieves it from NetGear website.
After I connected the Ethernet cable from the router and other cables from other devices, the network switch was ready for use! If you need to access the switch's management controls, you'll need to get the switch's IP address, which you can get the software that retrieves it from NetGear website.
Switch does exactly what it needs to and offers many more features and capabilities if you require more fine control over your network. My only complaint would be that the user interface seems a bit sluggish when managing the switch through a browser. Overall this switch has plenty of throughput and options that make the price point a good value for a solid product.
This is a great little switch for the price. It has full Layer three capabilities including SVIs and routing between VLANs. It is GUI only and some of the configuration is quirky.