- Resource sharing
- Limited lifetime warranty
- Slim, sturdy metal case design
- vista jacks with built-in LED indicators
- Uplink port for network expansion
The NETGEAR EN100 series 10BASE-T hubs deliver standards-based, plug-and-play networking solutions for small businesses, home offices and low-density workgroups.
Featuring a compact design and low cost, the NETGEAR EN100 series represents an extraordinary value for users seeking the most straight-forward and reliable connectivity solution available.
Resource sharingProvides effective information exchange, resource sharing, and client/server or peer-to-peer applications solution with simple UTP (unshielded twisted-pair) wiring.
Limited lifetime warrantyProvides peace of mind.
Slim, sturdy metal case designProvides a visual enhancement to the workspace without cluttering it. Compact design fits anywhere desktop or wall-mounted.
Vista jacks with built-in LED indicatorsClearly indicate port status, simplifying installation and troubleshooting. The unit is plug-and-play with no software to configure.
Uplink port for network expansionPush-button uplink port simplifies cascading with other hubs using standard UTP cables.
The Netgear EN104TP is an Ethernet hub supporting four 10Base-T ports and a push-button uplink port for network expansion. Connecting multiple PCs, this device provides a speed of 10 Mbps for information exchange, resource sharing, and client-server or peer-to-peer applications solutions with simple unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) wiring. Built-in LED indicators clearly display port status. Plug-and-play installation with no software to configure makes this device easy to use.
Note: The EN104TP version of the EN104 provides no BNC or AUI connection.
The Netgear EN104TP Ethernet Hub comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
1 Xbox system link
I was wondering if anyone knew if this hub would work for linking Xbox's together so you can have more than 4 people play at once. I know that I could link 2 with a crossover cable but I want to link 4 together so that I can have a gigantic 16 player Halo match (It's a very popular Xbox game for those who don't know.
2 Useful like a light bulb. Until it burns out
Like most consumer electronics these hubs eventually fail in a slow painful death. I believe you can expect around 3-5 years of faithful service before these cost-effective hubs give out.
I wept when the first port stopped lighting up, and only three ports remained working (2 useful for my hw, 1 uplink). But my sympathy for a long-lived product went out the window when the thing got extremely hot and then all the lights went out.
:| It made a resounding thud when it hit the insides of my rubbermaid garbage can. The case is metal and extremely durable. I once used two of these as a monitor stand.
The power cube is still functional, and continues to power my home-built electronic hobbies to this day.
Not a bad product but I'd recommend a 100Mbps / 1Gb hub, and for slightly more money you might as well go with a wireless / wired router or WAP.
3 just for your info
this product is OK for networking under 50 feet, i had the previous version which is the EN104 (NOT EN104tp) with the bnc port, that one work for my home networking, but when i bought this one DONT WORK, called cust support and he said its a diffrent chip inside that couldnt handle that far of a distance, i thought just to let you people know about this.
4 Excellent Back-up
I use this hub as a backup when my 100 base switch fails, which appears to be quite often. This hub has saved me on many occassions, and while it is only 10 base, it still works 100% of the time flawlessly. It is very reasonably priced, and is simple to cascade using the uplink (ie you don't have to purchase extra crossover cables, which are more expensive) feature, as well as a standalone network.
There is no software to install, it is literally plug and transfer. Highly recommended.
5 Outstanding
The Netgear EN104TP is one of the best products that I ever bought. It does just about everything that more expensive 10/100 Ethernet hubs do at a fraction of the cost. If all you're doing is adding additional computers to your network, then the EN104TP is all you need. I use it at my job, which is a company that sells greeting cards wholesale.
I decided to get the EN104TP after determining that our Macintosh needed access to the (PC-dominated) network so we could transfer and print TIFF and EPS files of artwork the company intends to sell. Because of a lack of Ethernet outlets in our printing department, I decided the best and cheapest way to do that was by adding an Ethernet hub. At first, I was a little skeptical about getting a 10 Base-T hub, but after finding the EN104TP on sale (...), I decided to take a chance, and it was worth it. It transfers files easily, it facilitates network printing (allowing us to maximize resources) and, for the computers connected to the hub, uninhibited access to the Internet.
Although this product is almost perfect, I encountered a couple of minor flaws. Recently, due to a windstorm that blacked out most of Memphis, we had to move the printing operations to another location. In doing so, I took the EN104TP in the hopes that it would function as a stand-alone Ethernet hub. Although it worked the first day, it didn't seem to function any day after that. Granted, I am not sure if it was the EN104TP's fault or the quirkiness of our computers which uses different Windows OS's (ME and XP). However, we were able to piggyback on the network of the building we were working out of and everything was fine. The other flaw is an obvious one: download speed. I found that files downloaded through the hub took longer to finish than ones downloaded directly from our main 10/100 hub.
In summary, I must say that the EN104TP is a great product and a great value for people who want to expand their network without having to spend a fortune to do it.
6 works great
This worked out of the box, without any tweeking. It hasn't given me any problems yet.
7 I wouldn't waste my money on this!
10 base ethernet is outdated technology. I worked for my school's info-tech department for a year and Netgear hubs were notorious for breaking, we have since switched to agere and have far fewer problems.
8 Excellent Value and Performance
Netgear has the market cornered for cheap and reliable performance. I've been using this hub in my apartment for 4 years now without a single hitch.
9 Great Hub, Netgear Tech Support could be better.
While I have never really found huge differences in hubs based on the name brand, I have generally been very happy with this Netgear Hub and my new Netgear Router. It is built very solid (which is not true of all hubs) and seems to stand up well to some heavy use. (I'll sometimes have to take it into work and I move it around frequently when I rearrange my office...so it gets more `mileage' than most hubs!)
The one weakness I've found with Netgear is the Tech Support. Their web site is not the most user-friendly site and it can be a bit of an effort to find a driver or anything. But it is all there and you can get PDF copies of the manuals and such, so that is helpful. The one time I've had to contact Netgear phone support (related to a wireless network card) it was not impressive at all. But for this hub, you should have no need for Tech Support and it is an excellent hub.
10 Excellent, inexpensive home network solution.
My cable modem makes for great, fast internet access... for one computer. But what about downloading updates for my iBook without disconnecting my iMac? This hub has done that with ease. Easy to follow instructions had my home network up and running within ten minutes. Never a problem since.
11 Good for a 10Mbps Hub...
I must say that for a simple non-switched 10Mbps Ethernet hub, this one is pretty good. The metal box and small size makes it pretty handy. Unfortunately it's pretty outdated for the things you can buy for a few more bucks. You're probably better spending your money on a Linksys EtherFast 5-port Worgroup Switch, which has a dedicated 100Mbps (or 200Mbps in full-duplex mode) of bandwidth in each port.... But if you're adament about a plain 10Mbps hub, this is a very good way to go.
12 A Great Little Hub
My internal LAN has grown as my roommates need more connections, I need more connections, LAN parties, etc. This little hub is perfect when I need more jacks.
Netgear makes a great product, and this little guy is a great value.
13 One problem I've noticed with these
One problem that I have had with this model is with the power supply connection on the back. It doesn't seem to be made very well, and if you press too hard on the plug, the power will actually cut off. I had my hub on the floor under the desk, and sometimes my foot would press the back of it up against the wall and the power would go out momentarily.
14 Just wish it was cheaper
A great hub that allows you to share an uplink onto another network with 3 computers or have a local network of 4 computers. Either way, the hub has been very reliable and performance has been as promised. Netgear is known for making quality Ethernet products and this is just another one of them.
15 Good value for the dollar
The product does what is does. I have sold and used many Netgear products and not one out of box failure! Easy to setup, why include instructions when there is soo little to go wrong. Amazon delivered when promised and kept me up to date concerning shipping.
16 What else can you ask for?
For just a simple 10 Mbps hub, this is an excellent one for the price. It is compact and sturdy, especially with the metal casing. Link and status lights are handy along with the Normal/Uplink switch. No software installation needed - plug the power in and the CAT cables and you're all set!
17 A hub that works very well for the price
I have been using it for about a year now with a home network of 3 computers and it has worked flawlessly. If you need a simple hub for a home network and don't want to spend a large sum I would suggest this hub.
18 This Hub Rocks
For this price, you can not expect more: compact size, the easiness to install, and the very clever design making it a perfect home network product. If you've already had NIC installed, you network can be up and running in less than five minutes. It's that simple.
Keep in mind that this hub is 10 based, if the speed is important to you, then you should consider the 100 based hubs. If you're trying to connect Windows 9x and Windows 2000, make sure to load the NetBUEI protocol into you Win 2000 machine. In general, NetBUEI is one of the default protocols on Win 9x, but not on Win 2000.
19 Cheap, reliable, easy
Having never used hubs before, I was somewhat wary of buying one, but this one proved to be a great choice. It was ridiculously easy to install (just make sure to have a crossover cable going to the DSL modem and a straight cable going to each PC you connect). It's extremely reliable, I hadn't had any problems because of it after three months of use, nor do I expect any. It's tiny and doesn't take much space, and you certainly can't beat the price. Absolutely worth every penny.
20 Great Little Hub
First off, I would like to reccommend this to anyone trying to startup a small little network in there home/office.
Its Fast enough for all Ive got to do and more.
Two Draw backs, one is, Right out of the package, the AC Port on the back is loose, so if you jiggle it a little bit, it turns off. The Second is that the Ports are in the front, which, in some cases is good, but sitting it on my desk, it is an inconveient spot, when I need to see the lights on the front.
The Lights above the port is a great idea, and for that it makes it worth a little inconvence.
Yours, Matthew
21 Great for Home Network!
I have bought two of these for home and office use. They work flawlessy and for the price you cannot beat the functionality. I was running at least Windows 98 on all computers I hooked up to the ethernet hub. Windows makes it easy to set up file and printer sharing.
After you are hooked up to a network you will not need to swap disks all the time in order to exchange information or to move files for printing. You can transfer a hundred megabytes in a minute or two depending on the kinds of files.
Setup is a breeze if you have ethernet cards installed already. Even if you do not have cards installed already there are instructions to walk you through step by step.
22 great at the beginning and unreliable at the end
This little hub made by Bay Networks (part of Nortel Networks) proved unreliable after about one and a half month of use. Lately, files won't transfer right and sometimes they won't even transfer. I ended up borrowing my friend's switch to complete the job. Not a good choice!
23 The best hub for a home network
I bought this hub to connect the computers in my home so they could share a cable modem. I looked at a lot of 10Base-T hubs, and found this one to be among the least expensive with the best satisfaction ratings. I am especially impressed with the hub's small size and metal case -- other hubs are larger and have plastic cases.
To me, the best recommendation for a piece of network hardware is that you never have to think about it, it just works. This hub gives me that in spades.
24 A solid hub, but 10 Mbps is too limiting today.
Our office used to use a handful of the EN-104 4-port hubs and some of the EN-108 (the 8-port version of the same product).
As 10 Mbps hubs go, the EN-104's are really nice.
The quality of NetGear equipment has always impressed me:
- Nice sturdy metal construction instead of plastic.
- Status indicators built into the jacks, so you can easily tell which cable is connected and is active.
- Right-angled barrel power connector which reduce the likelihood of disconnecting power accidentally.
- With an easy-to-access switch, Port 1 toggles between station mode and uplink mode. Unlike some hubs where two jacks are wired together, this design prevents accidentally shorting a station to an uplink.
- Screw-mount notches on the underside allows for easy attachment to the wall, underside of a counter, etc.
If you want to set up a network without spending much, these hubs work well. However, I suggest you buy a 10/100 Mbps hub instead.
Here's why:
Practically all new networkable devices today support 100 Mbps (FastEthernet) as well as 10 Mbps (Ethernet). The EN-104 hub (and other 10 Mbps hubs) will limit you to the slower speed.
As 10/100 Mbps hubs are readily available today, and are quite affordable, I think your money is better spent on the faster hub.
Is there a noticeable difference between 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps? It depends on your usage, but if you regularly work with files larger than about 300 KBytes or larger, you'll notice a tangible difference. For truly large files (like graphics/movies, or when installing an application via a network drive), a 10 second transfer at 100 Mbps will take well over a minute at 10 Mbps.
If the NetGear 10/100 hub (DS-104) is a bit too pricey for you, you might consider the Linksys EFAH05W 10/100 hub. Though not as "nice" as NetGear equipment, the Linksys 10/100 hub is only a few dollars more than this NetGear 10 Mbps hub.
25 The first one worked so well, I bought another.
This litte hub is cheap, small and reliable. I was satisfied with the first one I bought, so I bought another.
But, contrary to the description, this hub DOES NOT come with a network cable.
26 The forst one worked so well, I bought another.
This litte hub is cheap, small and reliable. I was satisfied with the first one I bought, so I bought another.
But, contrary to the description, this hub DOES NOT come with a network cable.
27 Nice solution.
In spite of my problems with Netgear's PA-101 Phoneline 10X USB adapter, I gave their Ethernet hub a try. My faith in the company has been restored! My two computer home LAN was up and running as fast as I could plug in the cables. I have been using it for about a month now with no problems whatsoever.
As for the 10Base-T limitation, I doubt we would see a performance gain with 100Base-T. We use the network mainly for print and Internet sharing through a 56K modem. 10Base-T has more than enough bandwidth to handle that amount of information.
28 Solid Performance
I use these little hubs on a daily basis in an education environment, and have never been disappointed by them. Their price, dependability, and warranty make them a no-brainer choice for small networks. My only wish is that they made a 100 megabit version of these guys.
29 Not bad little hub.
I have had this hub for about 5months and it still works as smooth as it did when i bought it, have had no troubles at all, and none are showing for the future.
30 Hub kicks the bucket
This hub has a very tempting price. But, don't be taken in by it. This hub works well for only a small amount of time and within a month begins to exibit signs of rapid aging and decreased performance.
