NETGEAR Switches
Which Ethernet Switch is Right For You?
Browse NETGEAR’s Ethernet Switches for your home or business network.
For Switches, One Size Does Not Fit All
Ethernet switches come in all types with options ranging from management style, port counts, PoE capabilities, and port-speed. Check out NETGEAR’s various categories of switches below that are sure to exceed your increasing network demands.
Unmanaged Switches
Plug-and-play switches with no management needed. Silent and energy efficient.
Plus Switches
Easy configuration, low maintenance switches with QoS, VLANS, PoE capabilities and more.
Smart Switches
Increased security, high-bandwidth switches for larger networks from core to edge. VLAN, PoE and ACL controls.
Smart Cloud Switches
Insight Managed option. Increased security, high-bandwidth switches for larger networks from core to edge. VLAN, PoE and ACL controls.
PoE Switches
Delivers Power over Ethernet functionality designed to power PoE devices like security cameras.
Multi-Gig Switches
Highly flexible and scalable full Multi Gigabit switches, supporting Multi-Gig Ethernet speeds fit for every business need.
Managed Switches
Fully Managed switches. L3+ features with top performance scalability and the most advanced features. Connect end-users, critical services, servers and storage across flexible core, distribution and access layers.
AVLine ProAV Switches
M4250 Switch series are engineered for 1G AV over IP. Rear-facing ports, stylish design and pre-configured for out of the box AV-over-IP functionality.
Switches by Port Count
5 Port Switches
8 Port Switches
16 Port Switches
24 Port Switches
48 Port Switches
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a network switch?
A network switch is a device that enables other devices to communicate, via network cables, and to transfer data between one another.
Switch vs Router: What is the difference?
The main difference between a switch and a router is that a switch creates a network by connecting devices to each other and, a router connects devices across multiple networks. A switch can also add additional Ethernet ports to a Router.
What are the different types of network switches?
There are several types of network switches, such as unmanaged, fully managed, plus switches and smart switches. PoE switches deliver Power over Ethernet functionality designed to power PoE devices like security cameras, WiFi access points and speakers.
What is NETGEAR Insight?
NETGEAR Insight is a remote network management system. With the NETGEAR Insight app or the Insight Cloud Portal, you can quickly discover, setup, monitor and manage your Smart Cloud Managed Switches, Wireless Access Points, VPN Router and Orbi Pro WiFi Mesh System, from anywhere.