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The Linksys LGS105 is a 5‑port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet desktop switch offering non‑blocking 10 Gbps bandwidth, fanless silent operation, and energy‑saving features, making it a simple plug‑and‑play solution for home and small‑office network expansion.
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$24.99
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$26.00
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$15.99
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$46.99
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the LGS105 for its line‑rate, non‑blocking 10 Gbps throughput, low idle power draw, silent fanless design, and robust metal construction, noting that its IEEE compliance and 8K MAC table make it a reliable choice for high‑bandwidth desktop applications.
What Users Say
Home and small‑office users praise the switch for its plug‑and‑play simplicity, reliable wired performance for media and VOIP devices, and quiet operation, while recurring complaints focus on confusion with routers, occasional LED anomalies, and version‑specific power or mounting differences.
Common Complaints
Users frequently mistake the LGS105 for a router, encounter yellow‑blinking LEDs on mismatched cables, and get confused by differing power adapters and wall‑mount kits across hardware revisions.
What People Are Saying
“Works with Cat6 cables for internet access”
“Confusion mistaking it for a router (it's a switch/splitter)”
How It Compares
vs. TP‑Link TL‑SG105
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choose LGS105 for quieter, lower‑power desktop use; choose TP‑Link if a plastic, desktop‑only design is acceptable.
vs. Netgear GS105
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Select LGS105 for space‑constrained, energy‑conscious setups; select Netgear GS105 when rack‑mount flexibility is required.
Linksys LGS105 vs Netgear GS305
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