- 1 Gbps port
- 5 ports
- 55 W PoE
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Fastest wired port
1 Gbps
Link rate of its quickest Ethernet or SFP socket, in gigabits per second.
Ports
5 ports
PoE budget
55 W
Total power it can share across PoE devices at once.
Works with
- 802.3af powered IP cameras, VoIP phones and compact access points; any 10/100/1000 Ethernet device
Is it for you?
A fanless 5-port Gigabit desktop switch from NETGEAR's 300 Series with four PoE-capable ports delivering 802.3af power up to 15.4W each (55.5W total), in an unmanaged plug-and-play metal case.
Choose it if these matter
- Four PoE ports in a silent fanless metal box that needs zero configuration
- 15.4W per port covers standard 802.3af cameras, phones and small APs
- Plug-and-play with auto-MDI/MDIX: works with any Ethernet cable straight out of the box
Skip it if these rule it out
- No Amazon listing is linked from NETGEAR's GS305P documentation, so buying one means searching for the exact model number
- 802.3af only: 15.4W per port is not enough for 802.3at/bt access points or PTZ cameras
- Unmanaged: no VLANs, no PoE scheduling, no per-port controls
Good for: Lots of smart devices · Budget · Home office
Which version should you buy?
Selected package: GS305P.
Selected package
GS305P
This pageModel: GS305P
- Best for
- A few PoE cameras or phones at a desk or small rack.
Related models and generations
GS308P Model: GS308P
Same 300 Series design with 8 ports and a 61W PoE budget.
Slightly larger PoE deployments that still need no management.
GS305 Model: GS305
Same 5-port switch with no PoE.
Pure Ethernet port expansion.
Watch out
- GS305P has PoE on four of five ports; GS308P spreads PoE over all eight of its ports.
- The 300 Series GS305P is unmanaged 802.3af; NETGEAR's GS105PE is the managed alternative at the same size.
Compare with similar models
| Specification |  This oneGS305P 5-Port Gigabit PoE Switch |  GS308EPP 8-Port Gigabit Easy Smart PoE Switch |  TL-SG1005P 5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch with 4 PoE+ Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ports | 5 ports | 8 ports | 5 ports |
| PoE budget | 55 W | 123 W | 65 W |
| Best for | Lots of smart devices, Budget, Home office | Budget, Lots of smart devices, Home office, Wired backhaul | Lots of smart devices, Homelab, Budget, Home office |
| Fastest wired port | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| Open | View | View |
Full specifications (8)
- Switch class
- Unmanaged plug-and-play (300 Series)
- Ports
- 5 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45
- PoE ports
- 4 PoE-capable ports (ports 1-4), 802.3af
- PoE power
- Up to 15.4W per port, 55.5W total PoE budget
- QoS
- 802.1p traffic prioritization on the ports
- Cabling
- Auto-MDI/MDIX, auto-negotiation on every port
- Case
- Fanless metal case, silent operation
- Warranty
- Limited lifetime warranty
Downloads & support
Setup: No drivers needed: it is an unmanaged switch with no software. Plug in Ethernet cables and the supplied power adapter and it forwards traffic immediately.
Links go to the manufacturer’s official pages, so you always get the latest, genuine files.
Sources: Manual / documentation · netgear.com. Photos: Netgear · downloads1.netgear.com. Specifications checked November 9, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.