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NETGEAR Nighthawk S8000 Gaming & Streaming Switch (GS808E)

Mfg # GS808E-100NAS CDW # 4482212 | UNSPSC 43222612

Quick tech specs

  • first "cool-touch" premium zinc-alloy housing for durability and looks with soft-touch no-slip base
  • Low latency port prioritization and QoS management for ultra-high performance
  • Plug-and-play out of box
  • Ideal for multi-user online and VR gaming and 4K HD video streaming
  • User-friendly one-click optimized settings for gaming and media steaming
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NETGEAR Nighthawk S8000 8-port Gaming And Streaming switch is a versatile, ultra-performant, easily configurable, sleek designed switch for expert gaming and HD media streaming.

It brings low latency and QoS management for ultra-high performance in high demanding gaming and media streaming. Its sleek and modern design makes it the perfect fit for any modern home or small office. The Nighthawk switch comes with an intuitive web application, “one click” comprehensive installation and one-click optimized settings for gaming, media streaming, standard networking, plus two user-defined configurations for total flexibility.

The NETGEAR Nighthawk switch includes LIFETIME Hardware Warranty, LIFETIME Technical Chat online support, and 90 days free Technical Phone support.

This item was discontinued on August 05, 2020

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NETGEAR Nighthawk S8000 Gaming & Streaming Switch (GS808E) is rated5.00 out of5 by76.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Wow is BackI installed this over the weekend. Very easy to install and setup. Instant enhanced network distribution. I will get another one.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Flawless connectorsSince upgrading to this switch no more time outs, Lag is gone love it
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from best thingTre best thing I could have bought it helped my gaming speed and experience to another level
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Switch.. perfect for gamingThis is a great switch. When paired with my Linksys WRT32X router, I'm getting the fastest speeds on speedtests I've ever gotten. Now when I play Street Fighter 5 and it's lagging, I know it's not me. My ping and jitter are excellent so it has to be the other guy. Getting great ping times in good ole Battlefield 4 also. I give this switch 8 stars. It's easy to setup and easy to use.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great bridgeI needed this to extend ethernet in my house for teaching online classes. The classes are full 2-way video with interactive screens. I need the fastest throughput I can get and this provided just what I needed. I am able to prioritize the port I'm on to ensure that my classes get the fastest speed possible.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from More than just a switchPairs well with nighthawk router, looks great, and works awesome. Lots of features
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The Flash Gordon of switches.Very noticeable speed increase on our home network. Highly recommend for today's numerous demands on home networks.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from It's greatIt manages the traffic on my home and keeps my gaming devices running fast.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect switchThis was a quick and easy setup with a no nonsense interface. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simply AmazingI can not believe how simple this was to set up, and use. Directions are in basic language and requires no special training to set up/use.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from SpeedI love this switch. Haven't had any speed issues since using this. Had another switch that caused slowdowns. In the words of Ricky Bobby, I wanna go fast and this switch makes it happen.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome managed switchThis managed switch is well built and works perfectly. I like the settings, esp the one that lets me set a specific port for gaming. I like the blue lights also.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great piece of machinaryI love the way the Nighthawk S8000 works. Couldn't live without it.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice switchNice product with easy setup. I initially used the basics but I've now expanded what each port will do and it's working quite well.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from EpicThis thing is awesome! Set up the QoS and I'm having a great time gaming. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nighthawk Switch Works AmazingThis is the best switch i have every boughten. All of my previous switches couldn't handle everything i would throw at them and this one doesn't have any issues ever. Been using it for almost 2-months now and i will be going out to buy a Nighthawk router this weekend. Thank you again for a great product!!!!
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worth the MoneyThis is totally worth the money - looks good and performs well too. Customizability is top notch and I didn't notice any slowdown in my devices. Of anything they got faster!
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great managed switchVery stable, high throughput, and a nice management interface for complete control of the device configuration.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good switchThis switch is as easy to set up as advertised. The build is heavy and solid. The management software is simplified and user friendly. Solid purchase for my home network.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome switchReally like this switch, its built well (metal vs plastic, really easy to login to and configure. I can actually tell the difference in performance after installation. Would recommend to anyone in gaming and networking.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect switch for everything.Fast nice looking well designed switch so far so good.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent productProduct performs excellent. Can set different profiles (Qos) for each port. 4K video streaming (where this is mainly used) is smooth and crystal clear. Easy to configure via web browser. Only 'nice' to have feature would be SSL on the web interface.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from New SwitchI plugged it in and it just works. I noticed a vast improvement in the video streaming of the three IP cameras I run through it.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Optimization is GreatThis product is fantastic, I just upgraded my internet speed and this device lets me put prioritization on certain devices for faster speeds. I highly recommend this product!
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Da IoT FixxerThis is GREAT, 2 Roku(wireless), 2 PC's(wired), 2 All in One's(wireless), 1 Network receiver(wired) 1 PS3(wired) 2 SmartTV's, . No more Roku disconnects, Roku speed was about 5mbs, now over 11mps. Made it my primary internet feeder and WOW, AMAZING FASTER SPEED.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Exceptional SwitchI'm so very pleased with this switch. It does everything I need and more (supports LAG and looks very cool doing it. Very well built and stylish.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Features and speed!This router is sturdy. Its metal!. Its an 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (One is uplink so 7+1) is a versatile, easily configurable network switch designed gaming and 4K media streaming as well as basic network connectivity such as file sharing. It has low latency, port prioritization with Quality of Service settings. Also important is the port bonding so you can connect a high end NAS box and get faster speeds. It can all be configured from a browser or phone. I use IOS (Apple) and it works fine both ways.So if you need a super fast 8 port Gigabit switch with lots of features. This may be it. It was the best one I could find. I'm happy with my choice.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it!!Fast, reliable, great for gaming and streaming on multiple devices!
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from PerfectThis was the perfect solution for my home network. My desktops and printer are hardwired, added the MS60 Mesh system for the rest of the house and have available ports for whatever I may need!
Date published: 2020-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect Consumer Managed SwitchThis has got to be one of the best if not the best consumer grade managed switch on the market. Whether you're a novice or expert at networking, the software and interface is tailored such that either can use with confidence. Way to go Netgear for offering such versatility and ease of use!!
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Network switchThe switch has made my network very stable, Streaming netflix is allot better now. Great Product.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Extremely ImpressedFrom first look at Cylon looking sleek zinc-alloy housing to hefty weight when first picking-up the box. I was impressed by professional construction of this solid router. From providing a ultra-high performance smooth, lag-free connection with User-friendly one-click optimizable presets for expert gaming, 4K media streaming or standard networking. You can also control the LEDs to display port status and activity. Bottom Line an absolute Awesome addition to any Home Network.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A great gaming switchThis is a great gaming network switch that is easy to set up and has great functionality! I would totally buy this again.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best for Gaming/StreamingThis Switch provides amazing low latency for gaming! It improved over my router.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Liked the 8000 reallyI liked the Netgear 8000 so much I bought another for my Son. Best I have ever used.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy setup & configurationThe router was easy to install and configure. I haven't had any issues with online gaming since i bought it.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from S8000 SwitchLove this switch....gives priority to gaming port...easy setup...excellent how to set up video on youtube produced by Netgear....definetly recommend if your a Netgear gamer
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Looks Cool and Just Works!Easy to setup. Nice design and lighting. No issues.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Flawless, high quality, stylish,seemlessEasy to install, very stylish design as opposed to an eyesore. High quality internals.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great routerIt works consistently and well. Would definitely buy again.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Stealth ModeI have to say, for me Stealth Mode is where it is! I use this device in my bedroom and flickering lights is a pain when trying to sleep! Stealth Mode takes care of that! Stealth Mode only turns the LED lights to my connections and the LED light for the unit itself off. Both are independent of each other! I can turn one or the other or both! Of course, I use the Gaming Mode when using my XBOX ONE X... and it puppy has several other pre-sets depending on what your needs are! Awesome well thought out device!
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great gaming routerIt is probably overkill for most scenarios, but if you are utilizing high internal traffic and streaming the qos is a great feature.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Plug n play awesomeSmarter then an ordinary switch. Controllable by the app to dicide which connection gets the priority. Very happy with my decision to purchase.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Netgear nighthawk s8000Switch was very easy to configure and like the QoS feature.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One fantastic switchI have so much computer stuff that I could a store but this switch is GREAT.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Netgear Nighthawk a home runNighthawk is well built, simple to install, Netgear Discovery Tool is intuitive and instructions are clear. I'm very glad I made this purchase.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from VERY SATISFIEDTHIS GIGABIT SWITCH WORKS EXTREMELY WELL AND I WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING FOR SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE SWITCH FOR HOME OR SMALL OFFICE
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great SwitchMain feature that attracted me was the 8 ports and design. It's a tank and surprisingly heavy for what it is. The QoS features on it are nice to have, but I don't use them. Great product for what it is, but expensive.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Compact and powerfulThe Nighthawk S8000 is a highly flexible ultra high speed switch that is capable of being programmed for the users special gaming or streaming home network needs. The interface is very easy to customize compared to switches used in most advanced applications. It has 8 one gig ports that even allow higher speeds through port aggregation.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Outstanding PerformanceIt is running a host of PC's, smart TV's, smart home devices and more ! Very satisfied with the overall performance. I expected a lot and got a lot.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from S8000 switch thumbs upThe switch is awesome good looking and works fantastic looks great with my Nighthawk X10 love it
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Would Highly RecommendPurchased this switch for the QoS capabilities and the gigabit speeds. Could not be happier with this purchase. I plan on pairing this with the Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 Router. If you want performance and control over your network Netgear is the way to go.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works and looks greatIts a really cool switch. Functionally it is just a normal 8 port switch with a web managed interface, and it works fine in that regard. All my devices connect easily and transfer speeds are as expected. Setup was pretty simple too. Although there's not much functionally to gain over a normal switch, you have to give credit for the style points over boring networking gear boxes.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent productExcellent build quality. Simple setup. Excellent speed. Adds extra ports with maximum speed and style in mind.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lag FreeThe switch is amazing when I'm playing on my xbox and streaming on my firetv. There is no lag and low latency when I'm gaming for smooth performance and no buffering when streaming a movie I'm watching from the firetv which makes this product true to what it says!
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from ExcellentEasy to install. Powerful yet easy setup. Performed as advertised.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works PerfectlySo far my ethernet switch has been working great for all purposes. Whether it be checking connections, prioritizing speeds, or diagnosing any initial problems it exceeds expectations. To put it simply, it is fast, has a plethora of utilities for an Ethernet switch, and is very versatile. I especially appreciate the ability to customize the port prioritization as opposed to being limited to the presets. This switch has been extremely useful for me and I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from NiceLearning to use it. I will recommend it to anyone.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Improvement for my Home NetworkThis advanced switch greatly improved the quality and speed for my 4K UHD television, wifi audio components, gaming platform, media server and and my desktop pc. I upgraded to 1 Ghz internet streaming across the board with the Netgear switch and better Cat 7 ethernet cables. The switch does a fantastic job of prioritizing each channel according to my needs. The switch's small size also fits in nicely with the blu-ray player and cable box. Excellent job of design on this one Netgear!
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Worthy of a buyGot the nighthawk on clearance $30 off and it turned out really good for my gaming even when 5 other people at home on wifi
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good switchPlenty of ports to plug into, no malfunctions as of yet. The web-based GUI is very easy to use.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nighthawk S8000Easy installation, I haven't had any connectivity related issues since the device was installed for use. Awesome addition to my network.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Game / stream switchPowerfull, sleek, and highly functional, and customizable
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from ExcellentUsing with my ATT Fiber and it works great. Default connections are working great and keeping priority devices running fast and smooth.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Game ChangerGame changer in allowing multiple gaming devices wired in having dependable connections.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Night Hawk is the bestRecently bought this unit. And so far, I am in love with it. It works so great. Plus I didn't want to run multiple ethernet cables from my router to the room. I bought this. Ran 1 cable from router to switch. Then had a couple short cables connected from the switch to the gadgets. It works awesome!! I love this unit so much, I highly recommend it, for sure.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love it!Though I do have WiFi, I like to hard wire my A/V stuff and this was a great choice. Easy to use interface and looks great exposed with the rest of my gear.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great investmentWorks great right out of the box. Easy setup for those without experience but also lots of things to tweak/manage for those with experience. The switch is not an eyesore like so many others, worth the extra $$
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The very bestAbsolutely love the speed of this switch. A must have for someone wanting the most out of their internet connection.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good add on to the networkThe switch is very helpful to prioritize different devices and allow dedicated bandwidth.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Compliance SpecialistsProduct is easy to setup and user friendly....it will take your gaming speed to another level and works well with your current internet service provider router.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent switchVery fast with excellent online information once logged into the IP address of the switch.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great SwitchI bought 2 of these to connect 2 XBoxes. Great performance and looks great; not the standard boxy switches.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nighthawk gaming switchProduct definitely boosts my gaming speed and streaming! Would recommend
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great SwitchThe switch is very easy to set up. Great UI to set the unit up. Straight forward and fast.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great productI have seen an increase on my streaming and gaming devises. Great product.
Date published: 2019-05-29T00:00:00-04:00