With a Netgear switch, you provide extra connections to include devices wired into your network. Netgear is one of the largest network device manufacturers. Netgear switches are best known for their user-friendly installation. You can install them with the help of the Netgear genie software. There are different types of Netgear switches, ranging from 5 to 48 Ethernet ports. In addition, there are various options with regard to Ethernet speed and options such as Power over Ethernet or managing your network.