NETGEAR GS305EPP-100NAS 5-Port Gigabit PoE+ Switch

Overview

The GS305EPP-100NAS is a 5-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with integrated high-power PoE+ delivery — built for surveillance and access control installs where you need to power multiple IP cameras or readers from a single network drop. All five ports are Gigabit-capable (1 Gbps), and each supports PoE+ (802.3at, up to 30W per port), meaning you can run IP cameras with heaters, pan-tilt-zoom motors, or powered relays without adding external injectors. Compact form factor fits in small cabinets, equipment racks, or wall-mounted enclosures on site. This is the right choice when your equipment is clustered — camera cluster at a loading dock, entrance vestibule, or parking structure — and you want to consolidate power and data in one box.

Compatibility

Works with any 1 Gbps Ethernet device: IP cameras (Axis, Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview, Hanwha, Vivotek, etc.), NVRs with Ethernet ports, access control readers, intercom stations, and managed switches. PoE+ delivery is compatible with any device rated for 802.3at (up to 30W). If your camera or reader draws more than 30W per port, you will need a dedicated high-power injector or a PoE++ (802.3bt) switch — check the device's power consumption datasheet first. Standard RJ-45 patch cables (Cat5e or better) terminate all ports.

Installation Notes

Mount the switch horizontally on a DIN rail, shelf, or in an open-frame rack using included hardware or zip ties. Ensure adequate ventilation — do not seal the unit in an airtight enclosure. Connect upstream to your network (PoE injector, PoE-capable uplink switch, or dedicated PoE source) via one port, then patch cameras and powered devices to the remaining four ports. PoE power is live on all ports — daisy-chaining multiple PoE switches is possible but will not increase total power budget. No configuration required; the switch learns MAC addresses automatically. For redundancy in critical installs, consider a second unit on a separate feed.