NETGEAR GS108-400NAS GS108v4 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch
The NETGEAR GS108-400NAS GS108v4 fits a wired network that needs eight physical Gigabit ports and configuration-free operation. Its metal, fanless chassis can sit on a desk or mount on a wall. Choose it for that uncomplicated role; a requirement for faster-than-Gigabit links or adjustable management features calls for a different class of switch. SoundGrid users should check the specific integration conditions below before choosing it.
Updated 2026-10-05
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Conditions and limitations
Eight Gigabit ports with a shared port budget
- Capability
- Configuration-free expansion of a Gigabit Ethernet segment.
- Limitations
- One upstream connection leaves seven ports for endpoints in that configuration.
- No independent exact-v4 throughput or sustained-load benchmark was retained.
- Requirements
- Count an upstream Ethernet connection as one of the eight ports when that topology is used.
- The connected equipment must support the required link rate.
SoundGrid qualification has topology conditions
- Capability
- Waves lists GS108v4 as a SoundGrid-tested switch for connecting computers, servers and I/O devices.
- Limitations
- Waves recommends managed switches for multi-switch SoundGrid setups.
- DiGiCo SD Series SuperRack Remote Control Integration is explicitly unsupported.
- This qualification does not establish compatibility with other audio protocols or every possible SoundGrid topology.
- Requirements
- Use an exclusive SoundGrid network, following Waves' current topology and cabling guidance.
Compatibility
DiGiCo SD Series SuperRack remote control
- Connection
- The exclusion is stated for this switch in Waves' recommended-switch list.
- Functions
- Remote Control Integration
- Notes
- Do not generalize this specific control-integration exclusion to all SoundGrid audio transport.
- Protocol
- SuperRack Remote Control Integration
- Result
- unsupported
- Source device
- NETGEAR GS108v4
- Target device
- DiGiCo SD Series console with SuperRack
Where sources differ
No contradictory verified product claims are retained as discrepancy objects. The two Waves connection-loss cautions have different triggers and remain separate known-issue guidance. Conflicting supplier power/buffer fields and refused primary specifications remain unresolved gaps.
Reported issues and fixes
SoundGrid port may not reconnect
- Status
- confirmed
- Symptom
- Waves documents possible loss of link or activity after a connected device is unplugged and reconnected in a SoundGrid setup.
- Workaround
- For that condition, Waves advises power-cycling the switch; this interrupts all attached connections and should be planned appropriately.
Connection loss after switch power-up or restart
- Status
- confirmed
- Symptom
- The Waves hardware page separately describes possible port connection loss when the GS108v4 is powered or restarted in its SoundGrid context.
- Workaround
- For that trigger, Waves advises disconnecting and reconnecting the Ethernet cable. This is separate from its device-reconnect/power-cycle guidance.
Care and support
Check eligibility by seller, ownership and serial number
- Details
- Retain authorized-reseller proof of purchase and check the registered serial number with NETGEAR. The documented warranty belongs to the original purchaser and is non-transferable; a used unit should not be assumed to carry the seller's coverage. Current duration and replacement-service entitlement remain unverified in this evidence set.
Who it suits
Choose for basic wired expansion within the port budget
- Check before buying
- Count every connection, including the upstream link.
- Resolve power-dependent requirements separately.
- Constraints
- The installation fits the physical port count, including any upstream connection.
- Needs
- Additional Gigabit Ethernet connections without switch configuration.
- Reason
- The documented port class and setup match a basic expansion task.
- Tradeoffs
- Unmanaged simplicity does not provide evidence of configurable management features.
- No independent sustained-load benchmark was retained.
- Assessment
- suitable
Choose another class for faster-than-Gigabit links
- Check before buying
- Match the switch's explicit port speeds to the required endpoint link speed.
- Constraints
- The documented ports are Gigabit.
- Needs
- A workstation connection exceeding Gigabit link speed.
- Reason
- The required connection rate exceeds the documented port capability.
- Tradeoffs
- Adding ports does not raise their documented link-speed class.
- Assessment
- unsuitable
Treat SoundGrid suitability as a system-level decision
- Check before buying
- Confirm the complete topology and control functions before deployment.
- Account for connection-loss remedies before a live session.
- Constraints
- Topology and required control integration must match Waves' guidance.
- Needs
- A switch for a dedicated SoundGrid network.
- Reason
- A single-switch deployment may fit; multi-switch designs and DiGiCo SD remote-control requirements need separate evaluation.
- Tradeoffs
- Qualification comes with system-specific restrictions and troubleshooting notes.
- Assessment
- conditional
Areas not yet researched (1)
No conclusion is available for these areas. This does not mean the Product has no limitations or reported issues.
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The review
NETGEAR GS108v4: simple Gigabit expansion with specific SoundGrid caveats
Start with the port budget and the job
This entry covers GS108-400NAS, the GS108v4 eight-port Gigabit unmanaged switch. Basic operation needs no software installation or switch configuration. That makes it a practical candidate when the job is adding wired connections to an existing Ethernet segment without introducing management work. [5], [4], [3]
Plan around eight physical ports. If one is connected upstream, seven remain for endpoints; there is no extra endpoint port created by that connection. The documented maximum link rate is 1 Gbps, so choose a different class of hardware if the required link must exceed Gigabit speed. This rate describes the connection class, not an independently measured file-transfer result. [4]
Placement and simplicity have practical boundaries
The metal chassis supports desktop or wall placement and uses a fanless design. That avoids a cooling fan, but the retained evidence includes no independent acoustic measurement. Treat fanless construction as a design feature rather than a promise that every unit will be inaudible. [4]
The unmanaged, configuration-free approach suits a buyer who wants basic connectivity. It does not establish configurable VLAN or traffic-management controls. NETGEAR also documents that EEE remains enabled on its supporting unmanaged switches, so buyers who need to control that behavior should account for this before choosing the hardware. [3], [4]
Apply the SoundGrid qualification to the right system
Waves lists GS108v4 as SoundGrid-tested. Its deployment guidance calls for dedicated SoundGrid traffic and recommends managed switches for multi-switch systems. For SoundGrid, it specifies Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat6a cabling, with separate length limits for server connections, host/interface runs and DiGiGrid interfaces. Check the limit for the actual component before routing the cable; these are SoundGrid deployment recommendations, not universal Ethernet cable limits. [4], [1]
Waves' GS108-family guidance warns that EEE can affect real-time audio when both linked devices enable it. SoundGrid servers and I/Os disable EEE by default, while links between unmanaged switches need attention. This is conditional audio-system guidance, not evidence that ordinary office connections routinely fail. [2], [3]
For GS108 V4, Waves excludes SuperRack Remote Control Integration on DiGiCo SD Series consoles. It also gives two conditional remedies: power-cycle the switch if a reconnected device does not regain link; reconnect the Ethernet cable if connections are lost after switch power-up or restart. Plan any interruption outside a live session. [1], [4]
Check warranty eligibility and the unresolved details
Keep authorized-reseller proof of purchase and use NETGEAR's registered serial-number warranty check. Its business-product guidance makes coverage original-purchaser-only and non-transferable, so a used unit should not be assumed to carry the previous owner's coverage. The retained evidence does not establish the current warranty duration or a next-business-day replacement entitlement. [6]
The evidence is sufficient for the basic Gigabit role and the scoped SoundGrid guidance. It does not establish a controlled GS108v4 throughput benchmark, verified buffer capacity, or primary-document-verified PoE and adapter details. If the purchase depends on powering equipment, precise buffering behavior or a demanding sustained workload, resolve those gaps before relying on this assessment. [4]
Buyer questions
Before you buy
Is this a multi-gigabit upgrade?
No. Its documented maximum link rate is 1 Gbps. A workload requiring a faster connection needs hardware that explicitly supports that higher link rate. [4]
Should I assume a second-hand switch keeps its warranty?
No. NETGEAR's cited business-product guidance limits coverage to the original purchaser and says it is non-transferable. Check the exact unit's eligibility and current terms; the retained evidence does not establish a specific duration or replacement-service level. [6]
Compatibility
Does SoundGrid approval cover DiGiCo SD Series remote control?
No. Waves explicitly excludes SuperRack Remote Control Integration on DiGiCo SD Series consoles for GS108 V4. Its broader SoundGrid qualification should not be read as approval of that particular control function. [1]
Setup
How many devices can I connect if one port goes upstream?
The switch has eight physical ports. Using one for an upstream Ethernet connection leaves seven endpoint ports in that configuration. [4]
Everyday use
Can I turn off EEE on the switch?
NETGEAR says EEE stays enabled on supporting unmanaged switches, including this model's documented category. If disabling EEE is important to the system design, do not assume this configuration-free switch offers that control. [3]
What do the SoundGrid connection-loss notes recommend?
Match the remedy to the trigger: Waves' support article advises a switch power cycle after a device reconnect fails; its hardware page advises reconnecting the Ethernet cable after switch power-up or restart causes connection loss. Neither note establishes how often this happens. [1], [4]
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Facts and specifications
Manufacturer manual
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | For SoundGrid deployments, Waves specifies Cat5e, Cat6 or Cat6a Ethernet cabling; switch-to-SoundGrid-server connections should be at most10m, while host/interface runs may reach100m subject to the stated50m DiGiGrid-interface exception. | [1] |
| Switch Type | Unmanaged Ethernet switch | [3] |
| Warranty | NETGEAR's business-warranty support guidance, explicitly applicable to GS108v4, requires purchase from an authorized reseller and original proof of purchase; coverage is for the original purchaser and is not transferable. The article directs users to register the product and check its serial-number warranty status. No current duration or next-business-day entitlement is established here. | [6] |
Retailer listing
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Design | Fanless design; no independent acoustic measurement retained | [4] |
| Generation | GS108v4 | [4] |
| Materials | Metal case | [4] |
| Maximum Link Rate | 1 Gbps | [4] |
| Model | GS108-400NAS US | [5] |
| Mount Type | Desktop or wall-mounted | [4] |
| Port Count | 8 | [4] |
Other facts
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Limitation | NETGEAR's EEE support article, whose applicability list includes GS108v4, states that EEE remains enabled on its supporting unmanaged switches; it is not a user-configurable power-saving option on this unmanaged design.; Waves explicitly excludes GS108 V4 from SuperRack Remote Control Integration on DiGiCo SD Series consoles. This is a particular integration limitation, not a statement that all SoundGrid audio transport is unsupported. | [1], [3] |
| Risk | In its GS108 V4 SoundGrid guidance, Waves says a port may not regain connection after a device is disconnected and reconnected; it advises power-cycling the switch. No prevalence, affected hardware subrevision, or fix version is stated.; Waves' family-level GS108/EEE guidance says EEE can affect real-time SoundGrid synchronization and cause audio drops when both linked devices enable it. SoundGrid servers and I/Os disable EEE by default; links between unmanaged switches need particular attention. This is conditional system guidance, not a measured GS108v4 failure rate. | [1], [2] |
| Setup Requirement | The GS108v4 is a plug-and-play switch that requires no software installation or configuration for basic operation.; Waves requires SoundGrid traffic on an exclusive private network or dedicated VLAN and recommends managed switches for multi-switch systems. The GS108v4's simple single-switch approval does not override those topology conditions. | [4], [1] |
| Use Case | Waves identifies GS108v4 as tested and approved for SoundGrid networking. This is a system-specific qualification, not an independently measured throughput result or universal audio-protocol approval. | [4] |
KnowSpec analysis
A straightforward choice for basic Gigabit expansion
The NETGEAR GS108-400NAS GS108v4 fits a wired network that needs eight physical Gigabit ports and configuration-free operation. Its metal, fanless chassis can sit on a desk or mount on a wall. Choose it for that uncomplicated role; a requirement for faster-than-Gigabit links or adjustable management features calls for a different class of switch. SoundGrid users should check the specific integration conditions below before choosing it.
Method: Buyer-fit inference from the documented port count, unmanaged classification, setup and construction; SoundGrid qualification is kept separate from general performance.Count the upstream connection before counting devices
Eight physical ports do not mean eight free endpoint connections in every installation. If one port connects upstream, seven remain for endpoints. Make that count before buying; the available evidence does not supply an independently measured all-port throughput or sustained-load result.
Method: Uses the evidence's explicit eight-minus-one installation scenario and its performance gap; no new throughput calculation.SoundGrid approval is conditional on the system design
Waves qualifies GS108v4 for SoundGrid, but it recommends managed switches when a SoundGrid system spans multiple switches. Its GS108-family EEE guidance explains why switch-to-switch links deserve attention. Qualification therefore supports a bounded audio-network use case, not a universal approval for every topology or protocol.
Method: Combines the exact-v4 qualification with current topology guidance and explicitly family-level EEE support; no generic defect rate inferred.Visible information gaps
Missing information is shown rather than guessed.
- Data Ratenot found
- Powernot found
- Topic:Sustained Performancenot found
- Capacitynot found
- Memory Capacityconflicting
- Warrantynot found
- Weightconflicting
- Power Sourceconflicting
Sources and method
- Network Switches and Cables for SoundGrid SystemsWaves · retrieved 2026-10-05Manufacturer support
- Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) in SoundGrid SystemsWaves · retrieved 2026-10-05Manufacturer support
- What is IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet?NETGEAR · retrieved 2026-10-05Manufacturer support
- NETGEAR GS108 V4 8-Port SwitchWaves · retrieved 2026-10-05Retailer listing
- NETGEAR GS108-400NAS supplier specifications and identity recorddevice.report · retrieved 2026-10-05Other source
- Is my NETGEAR business product under warranty?NETGEAR · retrieved 2026-10-05Manufacturer support