NETGEAR 300 Series Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switches provide easy, reliable, and affordable network connectivity for home and small offices. With these unmanaged plug-and-play switches, you can expand your network connections to multiple devices instantly.The GS305P/GS305PP and GS308P with Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) provides power and data from a single Ethernet (CAT-5) cable to devices such as IP cameras, VoIP/Internet-based phones, wireless access points, etc.Just step up to GS316, GS324 or GS348 directly to avoid congestion due to stacking up lower port count switches and be ready for future expansion.Highlights Auto-MDI/MDIX eliminates the need for crossover cables LED indicators for ease of use Energy-efficient technology for power savings Fanless design for silent operation Auto-negotiation for automatic connection at the highest common speed between switch and an end device Non-blocking switching architecture for maximum throughput at wire speed 802.1p QoS for traffic/frame prioritization Plug-and-play; no setup required Durable and rugged metal case Desktop or wall-mountable; GS324 is also rack-mountable (rack-mount kit included) Ideal for small office and home networks Standards-based technology ensures interoperability with any standardsbased devices in the existing network Power up to 4 PoE-capable devices (GS305P/GS305PP and GS308P only) 802.3af Power Over Ethernet (PoE) for IP cameras, VoIP/Internet-based phones, wireless access points (GS308P only)