NETGEAR today presents a 5-port AV Gigabit switch for home networks, which will serve for the Internet connection of gaming consoles, Blu-ray players and HDTVs. The device baptized in the name of GS605AV supports Gigabit speed.

Image line of “Netgear with home entertainment switch” (4 pictures)

According to NETGEAR home theater network switch is ideal for connecting game consoles, networked TVs, hard disk recorders, Blu-ray players and set-top boxes for cable and satellite reception and with support including streaming of full-HD video up to 1080p. “There are numerous applications that make sense and fun through a powerful network in the networked home.” “Online gaming, the exchange of large data and multimedia streaming include, for example, Internet telephony,”, says Thomas Jell, Managing Director Central Europe by NETGEAR. “The home theater network 5-port Gigabit switch GS605AV takes these needs and connects up to five devices to a wired network with Gigabit speed.”

Users can the connected devices prioritize – thanks to colored marked ports for connections of high, medium or low priority. The device also has an automatic power-down mode, which is to save energy use. The GS605AV is available immediately for 49 euros.