NETGEAR GS308LP-100NAS 8-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

Overview

The NETGEAR GS308LP-100NAS is an 8-port Gigabit unmanaged PoE+ switch purpose-built for IP surveillance deployments. This model delivers 123 watts of total PoE+ power budget across all ports—enough to run up to eight mid-power cameras simultaneously (typically 15–25W each depending on features like IR or PTZ). Because it's unmanaged, you plug it in, connect your cameras and network backbone, and it works immediately with no configuration overhead. No VLANs, no spanning tree, no web interface—just deterministic behavior in a compact fanless form factor.

Compatibility

The GS308LP-100NAS works with any PoE-compatible IP camera (802.3at PoE+ devices rated up to 30W per port) and IP-based surveillance systems that operate over standard Gigabit Ethernet. This includes fixed domes, turrets, bullets, and compact box cameras from vendors like Axis, Hikvision, Uniview, Dahua, and others using standard PoE negotiation. It's also compatible with PoE-powered switches, NVRs, intercoms, and access control readers that draw under 30W per port. If you're building a small surveillance network (8 cameras or fewer) with a single backbone switch or NVR, this switch fits without requiring managed-switch complexity.

Installation Notes

Mount the switch in a rack, on a wall, or on a shelf near your NVR or network backbone. Each port supplies PoE+ (802.3at, up to 30W per port). Do not exceed 123W total across all eight ports—exceeding this power budget will cause port shutdowns. Use standard Cat5e or Cat6 cabling; shorter runs (under 100 meters) are recommended to minimize power loss over the wire and maintain full wattage delivery to distant cameras. The switch is fanless and suitable for indoor surveillance closets and clean equipment rooms; avoid wet or dusty environments unless housed in an enclosure.