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Donald Gudehus
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I wanted to upgrade my local network with a gigabit switch that would replace my Negear 8-ort switch, FS308. The picture of the GS108 I saw on the web looked reasonable so I bought one. What a disappointment! The ethernet ports are on the front and the power jack on the rear. Because the device would sit on a tabletop, the ethernet cables would be subject to bumping and other impacts besides looking ugly. If you turn the thing around 180 degrees you then would have the power jack facing you along with a solder lug for a ground, and the label would be upsidedown. Fortunately, the store I bought it from (Univ. of OR Bookstore) has agreed to let me return it (less a 20% restocking fee). I will start looking for another brand of switch.