The 5-Port POE UM Plus Switch by Netgear is a compact and versatile Gigabit Ethernet switch tailored for small to medium-sized businesses and home networks. This product is designed to cater to essential networking needs while maintaining affordability and efficiency.

One of the **key features** of the Netgear GS305P is its **PoE support**, providing 4 PoE+ ports with a total power budget of **63W**. This capability allows it to power devices such as VoIP phones and IP cameras effectively. It is compliant with the **IEEE 802.3at** standard, ensuring reliable power delivery.

In terms of **network configuration**, this switch supports VLANs for traffic segmentation and **Quality of Service (QoS)** for effective traffic prioritization, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious businesses.

• Security and Troubleshooting: Features include auto denial-of-service prevention, loop prevention, loop detection, and broadcast storm controls.
• Energy Efficiency: Compliant with Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), it reduces energy consumption.
• Physical Design: The fanless design ensures silent operation, ideal for noise-sensitive environments.

This switch operates at a Gigabit speed with dimensions of **158 x 101 x 27 mm**, making it compact and easy to install.