Is there a switch available?
Is there a switch available?
I have a spot in my home with several Ethernet gadgets near each other. We don’t need all of them at once. I considered the ASUS XG-U2008, but it’s quite costly. Was there a more affordable alternative—something similar from another manufacturer—that still offers dual 10G and at least three or four gigabit ports? It could be either managed or unmanaged. I found a refurbished model for around $130, which suggests it might be cheaper than the original. Let me know!
You have a MikroTik 5 port 10G switch that only supports SPF+ with one 1G copper cable for $138. It's priced at the link provided.
Purchase any 12-port or 16-port Ethernet switch available on Amazon for around $60. Most unmanaged switches function similarly. Alternatively, use a switch as an extension for an existing one—such as pairing an 8-port with a 5-port setup. Remember that the 10G ports are meant for connecting two switches together or linking to a 10G upstream connection, and you shouldn't add more 1G devices to it.
Based on your needs, you might connect two devices requiring a 10G link directly using a gigabit switch, while keeping other connections at 1G. This approach works only when you need just one strong high-speed connection between two items and lower speeds elsewhere.
I mean linking them together in a way that shows their relationship or connection.
When using two devices equipped with 10G or Multi-gig NICs, you can link them directly via an Ethernet cable. This setup allows them to communicate over a high-speed connection without needing a switch. It works best in specific scenarios. If both need access to the broader network, you'll require at least two ports—one for the direct device-to-device link and another for connecting to the wider network.