{"product_id":"mercusys-ms108gs-8-port-gigabit-desktop-switch-steel-case","title":"Mercusys MS108GS 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch - Steel Case","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Mercusys MS108GS is an 8-port gigabit network switch built for home, small office, and dormitory environments where you need to expand wired connectivity without configuration. Its steel case and plug-and-play design make it reliable and simple to install.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 gigabit ports, no setup needed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eight 10\/100\/1000 Mbps ports connect instantly. No configuration required—just plug in devices and go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable steel housing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Metal casing provides heat dissipation and electromagnetic shielding for long-term stability and signal integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop or wall-mount flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — Choose to sit it on a desk or mount it on a wall, depending on your space and cable routing needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy-efficient operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Green Ethernet technology automatically adjusts power use based on link status and cable length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8× 10\/100\/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSwitching capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSetup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePlug and play, no configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDesktop or wall-mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCasing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSteel \/ Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9V\/0.6A external adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with computers, laptops, printers, NAS drives, IP cameras, game consoles, and 4K Ultra HD TVs via standard Ethernet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Supports both half-duplex and full-duplex operation, with automatic speed negotiation on each port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Auto-MDI\/MDIX means you can use either standard or crossover Ethernet cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome networks needing more wired connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall offices and dormitories with multiple devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants plug-and-play simplicity without configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-power environments where energy consumption matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnterprise or data centre use:\u003c\/b\u003e no managed features like VLANs, QoS, or SNMP monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower-hungry setups:\u003c\/b\u003e requires only a 9V\/0.6A external adapter, limiting total simultaneous load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInstallations requiring PoE:\u003c\/b\u003e provides no Power over Ethernet to connected devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuickly expand your wired network with eight 10\/100\/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports—10 times faster than regular 10\/100 Mbps Ethernet ports. MS108GS is flexible and fully compatible with 4K Ultra HD TVs, computers, printers, IP cameras, game consoles, and more. This makes it perfect for use in home, small office, and even dormitory environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMS108GS's durable metal case allows for efficient heat dissipation, excellent signal interference prevention, reliable equipment stability, and a long network life. And you can put the switch on desk or wall mount to meet your demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForget about complicated installation. Just connect the switch to your TV or computer via an Ethernet cable to immediately expand your wired network. Absolutely no configuration is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Half\/Full Duplex and MAC Address Learning Technology, every unit undergoes extensive testing prior to shipment to ensure it will provide reliable, uninterrupted connections for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou now have the choice to go green when upgrading to a gigabit network! MS108GS features the latest innovative energy-efficient technologies to greatly expand your network capacity with much less power. It automatically adjusts power consumption according to the link status and cable length to limit the carbon footprint of your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMercusys\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePorts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8× 10\/100\/1000 Mbps, Auto-Negotiation, Auto-MDI\/MDIX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMAC address table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eJumbo frame support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15 KB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThroughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20\/200\/2000 Mbps at Full Duplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSwitching capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eTransfer method\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStore and Forward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts \u0026amp; 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