Cudy GS105 is available at Mascom International for KSh 2,500, giving you five 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports in a fanless metal case with 10Gbps of switching capacity. Every unit we sell is brand new and sealed. The Cudy GS105 links to your router with one cable and hands full gigabit speed to four more wired devices, so a laptop, desktop, smart TV and NAS drive can all run at once. It works the moment you plug it in. Pick one up at the Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, or have it delivered.
Designed for home offices, small businesses and serious streamers, the Cudy GS105 handles the moment a fibre plan outgrows its router's few LAN sockets. Many Safaricom Home Fibre, Zuku and Airtel home routers give you only two or three spare ports, and Wi-Fi slows down once neighbours crowd the same channels. Wired gigabit links fix that. Accountants syncing large ledgers, developers pushing code, video editors moving footage and gamers chasing low ping all gain from a steady cable. The Cudy GS105 also supports IGMP snooping, which keeps IPTV and video streams from flooding every port on the network.
Unlike other electronics retailers in Kenya that stock grey-market switches with no local support, Mascom International sells the Cudy GS105 with a 12-month warranty serviced at our CBD desk. Buyers throughout Kenya report that the metal body runs cool even on a hot shelf in Mombasa or a dusty office in Industrial Area, and there is no fan to clog. At Mascom International, we're seeing small offices in Upper Hill and Kilimani choose the Cudy GS105 as their first proper network upgrade. Visit the store to test it on a live line, or call to order with pay-on-arrival delivery anywhere in Kenya.
Common Questions About the Cudy GS105
What is the Cudy GS105 price in Kenya?
The Cudy GS105 sells for KSh 2,500 brand new at Mascom International on Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. That figure includes the switch, its external power supply, a quick start guide and a 12-month warranty against manufacturing defects. Pay-on-arrival delivery covers all 47 counties. The plastic Cudy FS105D costs KSh 800 less but stops at 100Mbps per port, while the eight-port Cudy GS108 costs KSh 500 more at KSh 3,000 for three extra gigabit sockets.
Is the Cudy GS105 worth it over the cheaper Cudy FS105D?
The Cudy GS105 is worth the extra KSh 800 when any device on your network needs more than 100Mbps. Each GS105 port runs at up to 1000Mbps, ten times the FS105D's limit, and the GS105 adds a metal case, IGMP snooping and 9K jumbo frames. A 10GB video folder copies between two wired PCs in under two minutes at gigabit speed rather than about 14. If you only connect printers and POS terminals, the FS105D at KSh 1,700 will do the job.
Cudy GS105 or Cudy GS108: which one should I buy?
Buy the Cudy GS105 if four devices is enough, and the Cudy GS108 if you need up to seven. Both have metal cases, gigabit ports and fanless cooling. The GS105 is smaller at 86.5 x 53 x 23 mm and costs KSh 2,500. The GS108 costs KSh 3,000, offers 16Gbps of switching capacity and adds a port isolation mode plus a loop alarm for busier offices. For a home or a two-person office, the GS105 fits; for a growing team, spend the extra KSh 500.
Can the Cudy GS105 handle dust, heat and power cuts in Kenya?
The Cudy GS105 suits Kenyan conditions because its sealed metal body cools passively, with no fan to pull in dust. It runs between 0 and 40°C and tolerates 10% to 90% non-condensing humidity, so a warm Nairobi office or a humid Mombasa shop is fine. Power use stays low, which means a small UPS keeps it running through a KPLC outage alongside your Safaricom, Zuku or Faiba router. When power returns, it resumes on its own with nothing to reconfigure.
Will the Cudy GS105 make my fibre internet faster?
The Cudy GS105 will not raise the speed your provider sells, but it lets wired devices use all of it. A 500Mbps Safaricom Home Fibre or Faiba plan cannot reach a laptop through a 100Mbps switch or a crowded Wi-Fi channel. Through the GS105, each device can draw the full line speed. Inside the office, transfers between computers and a NAS drive also run at up to 1000Mbps, regardless of your internet package, because that traffic never leaves the building.
Does the Cudy GS105 work with CCTV recorders and IPTV boxes?
The Cudy GS105 works well with network video recorders, IP cameras and IPTV boxes, thanks to gigabit ports and IGMP snooping. IGMP snooping sends a video stream only to the port that asked for it, instead of flooding every device. That keeps the office network responsive while cameras record. The GS105 does not supply Power over Ethernet, so cameras need separate power. CCTV installers who want power and data on one cable should look at the Cudy GS1005PTS1 at KSh 6,500.
How do I set up the Cudy GS105?
The Cudy GS105 needs no setup: connect the power supply, run a cable from your router to any port, and plug in your devices. It is unmanaged, meaning there is no app, login or settings page to learn. Auto MDI/MDIX on every port accepts any standard Ethernet cable, and 802.3x flow control stops fast devices from overwhelming slower ones. Two mounting holes underneath let you fix it to a wall or under a desk, keeping cables tidy in a school lab or shop.
Who should buy the Cudy GS105 and who should skip it?
The Cudy GS105 suits homes, home offices, small shops and studios that need four fast wired connections from one router. Skip it if you need more than four devices on cable, because the Cudy GS108 adds three ports for KSh 500 more. Skip it too if you want Wi-Fi coverage in a dead zone; the Cudy RE1200 repeater at KSh 4,000 handles that better. Anyone with only printers and till terminals can save money with the Cudy FS105D at KSh 1,700.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Throughput
- 5 x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 ports — one cable to the router leaves four gigabit sockets for your wired devices.
- 10Gbps switching capacity — all five ports can send and receive at full gigabit speed together without slowing down.
- 7.44Mpps forwarding rate — moves up to 7.44 million data packets per second, so busy networks keep flowing.
- 3Mbit packet buffer — memory that holds bursts of data briefly, smoothing out downloads, uploads and video calls.
- 9K jumbo frame support — larger data packets cut overhead when backing up to a NAS or copying big files.
- Store-and-forward switching — every packet is checked for errors before it moves on, so corrupted data is discarded.
Compatibility and Network Features
- IEEE 802.3i, 802.3u, 802.3ab and 802.3x standards — works with any router, PC, TV or NVR that uses Ethernet.
- Unmanaged plug-and-play operation — no software, login or configuration; power it on and it starts switching.
- Auto MDI/MDIX on all ports — sorts out straight and crossover cables by itself, so any patch cord fits.
- IGMP snooping — sends IPTV and video streams only to devices that requested them, keeping other ports clear.
- 802.3x flow control — tells fast senders to pause briefly so slower devices do not drop data.
- 2K MAC address table — remembers about 2,000 device addresses, more than any home or small office will use.
Power and Efficiency
- External power supply included — plugs into a standard wall socket or extension, with no USB port needed.
- Green Ethernet energy saving — lowers power on idle ports and short cables, trimming the electricity bill.
- Low power draw — a small UPS can keep it running with your router through a KPLC outage.
- Automatic recovery after power loss — resumes switching as soon as power returns, with no settings to restore.
- Extended cable reach — the retail specification lists runs of up to 140 metres in extended transmission mode.
Build and Installation
- Metal case — tougher than plastic and better at shedding heat on a warm shelf or inside a cabinet.
- Fanless passive cooling — silent in a bedroom, studio or meeting room, with no fan to fill with dust.
- Compact 86.5 x 53 x 23 mm body weighing about 115 grams — fits behind a monitor or beside a router.
- Desktop or wall mounting — two holes underneath let you fix it to a wall or under a counter.
- Operating range of 0 to 40°C and 10% to 90% non-condensing humidity — fine for offices across Kenya.
- Storage range of -40 to 70°C — safe in a store room or vehicle before installation.
Inclusions
- Cudy GS105 switch — brand new and sealed in Cudy retail packaging.
- External power supply — ready for a standard wall socket, so no extra charger is needed.
- Quick start guide — illustrated steps for connecting and mounting the switch.
- No Ethernet cables in the box — Cat5e and Cat6 patch cords are sold at Mascom International.
- No mounting screws listed — standard wall screws and plugs from any Nairobi hardware shop fit the holes.
Package Contents
Inside the Cudy GS105 box you will find the metal switch, its external power supply and a quick start guide. That is everything needed to get it running, apart from Ethernet cables, which Cudy leaves out so you can choose the lengths your room needs. Mascom International stocks Cat5e and Cat6 patch cords at the Kimathi Street counter, and our staff can suggest lengths for a desk, wall run or server shelf.
Warranty
The Cudy GS105 ships with a 12-month warranty through Mascom International, covering manufacturing defects under normal use. Warranty claims go through our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building. Bring the switch, its power supply and proof of purchase for assessment.
Buying the Cudy GS105 from Mascom International
You can collect the Cudy GS105 from Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD, any Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Our team will connect it to a live gigabit line at the counter so you can confirm all five port lights before you pay. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm the case colour of the unit in stock.
Talk to us directly on:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
Delivery is pay-on-arrival to all 47 counties. Orders in Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, and offices in Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nyeri and Machakos receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
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