An absolute must for IPTV users with network problems

I have the Netgear GS105Ev2 purchased because all tested as a remote access point WiFi routers could properly deal with the forwarding of multicast IPTV (Vodafone TV). Either the multicast traffic from the router has been completely passed through and flooded so quickly va WLAN down to zero, or the router blocked the multicast traffic completely equal (Netgear R6200v2 in AP mode).

If you're looking for something on the net, to get relatively quickly to the terms manageable switches and IGMP Snooping and then falls the same as the name Netgear GS105Ev2. The IGMP snooping ensures that only that device a multicast stream gets, which has also requested it, thus keeping the network clean from the comprehensive multicast traffic. In particular underlying WLANs can use it namely not or only limited bypass time. The lower the available bandwidth, the faster the corresponding network segment is sealed. A fact that is probably given by the nature of multicast and I also can not technically 100% understand honestly. But it is actually like that.

What I can confirm the effect of GS105Ev2 is against it. Already in the factory setting, he does what he should. Only the connected set-top box receives the multicast stream. Beautifully understand the LEDs on each port of the switch. The uplink flashes equally hectic as the Port of set-top box. All other ports are flashing slowly. At the latter you can then connect eg its WLAN access point and can then pursue its function fully without being flooded by multicast.

Probably because was often criticized that the GS105Ev2 no web interface for configuration provides, Netgear responded and resupplied with FW 1.3.0.1 a WebGUI. However, one needs to install the update still only proprietary software from Netgear incl. Adobe AIR installed. After the update may make you feel confidently delete. The switch is easy to reach by FW 1.3.0.1 later via browser and IP input.

The switch provides for a so-effective device very many ways of management, you can use VLANs per port limit or specify limits on broadcast storms, for example in the range. A nice little bonus is the cable test function. Unfortunately it is not as reliable as expected. With some proper cables it indicates an error, the then but does not migrate to other ports.

For the living room operation I would have wished, although a version with a rearward ports, but by the small size and the nonexistent heat development can also install the switch well hidden. Even wall mounting is possible tracks are present and screws are included.

Who uses IPTV and often seemingly inexplicable malfunctions in its home network - especially in the WLAN after some time has operating, should times Watch eg with Wireshark or any existing port LEDs if he wander multicast packets to the wrong place. For these cases, the switch-reviewed is the ideal solution, it acts like a multicast Splitter and keeps clean the rest of the network. A more favorable solution I have not found even after a long search.

5 stars, just buy it!

Update as of 10/01/2014:

After the FW 1.3.0.3 is released, which is to prevent accidental switching on DHCP, I asked myself the question, as I this - can install starting from 1.3.0.1 for. For this purpose it is necessary to a so-called TFTP Server on a PC Install. (-> Google!) And start. In TFTP server to the path of the FW file navigate. Then you can specify in the WebGUI of Netgear IP of the PC on which the TFTP server is running and in addition the name of FW file. Then the Netgear loads the firmware file, which lasted a good half a minute. He then re-boot and voila the 1.3.0.3 is active.