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Help With Choosing Network Switches

Help With Choosing Network Switches

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Thegamingnerds
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08-18-2016, 03:52 AM
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I recently moved into a home equipped with Ethernet cabling using Cat5e. I’ve enlisted a network specialist to help with part of the setup—Cat5e is installed but still just a collection of wires, not yet fully wired. I’m trying to decide which switches to choose. While I thought managing switches wouldn’t be too complex, the variety available is making me feel a bit confused. From our discussions, it seems managed switches aren’t necessary, but plus-type switches would be ideal. He also emphasized the importance of ensuring all switches support STP, though I haven’t noticed clear markings on many options I’ve reviewed. I need two 4 or 5-port switches, one 8-port, and a 16-port model that can be mounted inside the box with my modem and router. I was considering Netgear’s plus models, and he recommended TP Link as well. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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Thegamingnerds
08-18-2016, 03:52 AM #1

I recently moved into a home equipped with Ethernet cabling using Cat5e. I’ve enlisted a network specialist to help with part of the setup—Cat5e is installed but still just a collection of wires, not yet fully wired. I’m trying to decide which switches to choose. While I thought managing switches wouldn’t be too complex, the variety available is making me feel a bit confused. From our discussions, it seems managed switches aren’t necessary, but plus-type switches would be ideal. He also emphasized the importance of ensuring all switches support STP, though I haven’t noticed clear markings on many options I’ve reviewed. I need two 4 or 5-port switches, one 8-port, and a 16-port model that can be mounted inside the box with my modem and router. I was considering Netgear’s plus models, and he recommended TP Link as well. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

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THEBLUEBOLT
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08-18-2016, 08:59 AM
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Typical simple switches costing around twenty dollars lack STP capabilities. That's why they remain unmanaged.
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THEBLUEBOLT
08-18-2016, 08:59 AM #2

Typical simple switches costing around twenty dollars lack STP capabilities. That's why they remain unmanaged.

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08-18-2016, 05:46 PM
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Managed switches offer certain benefits, and I would choose this option if my budget allowed. I also prefer switches that support centralized management, such as Ubiquiti. Of course, these aren't essential, but they're a nice feature.
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BlueSpyro
08-18-2016, 05:46 PM #3

Managed switches offer certain benefits, and I would choose this option if my budget allowed. I also prefer switches that support centralized management, such as Ubiquiti. Of course, these aren't essential, but they're a nice feature.

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08-19-2016, 01:28 AM
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No issues with Ubiquiti.
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08-19-2016, 01:28 AM #4

No issues with Ubiquiti.

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08-20-2016, 02:49 PM
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for a budget-friendly option consider the TP-link TL-SG108, suitable for unmanaged setups, or the TL-SG108E for managed environments. Both are available on Amazon starting around $20 to $30. If you require PoE support, the TL-SG108PE offers four PoE ports, ideal for access points or devices needing power over Ethernet.
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08-20-2016, 02:49 PM #5

for a budget-friendly option consider the TP-link TL-SG108, suitable for unmanaged setups, or the TL-SG108E for managed environments. Both are available on Amazon starting around $20 to $30. If you require PoE support, the TL-SG108PE offers four PoE ports, ideal for access points or devices needing power over Ethernet.

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