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Simple setup for the switch

Simple setup for the switch

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05-17-2016, 04:55 AM
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Hi, I see you're looking for a simple network switch under £30. The Dell PowerConnect 3448 seems like a good plug-and-play option. You can find an IP configuration guide on Google to help set it up easily.
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05-17-2016, 04:55 AM #1

Hi, I see you're looking for a simple network switch under £30. The Dell PowerConnect 3448 seems like a good plug-and-play option. You can find an IP configuration guide on Google to help set it up easily.

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05-23-2016, 05:01 PM
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There are both managed and unmanaged switches available. If you prefer not to set anything up and let it operate independently, an unmanaged switch is the better choice. The Dell PowerConnect 3448 is a managed model and isn't ideal for beginners.
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05-23-2016, 05:01 PM #2

There are both managed and unmanaged switches available. If you prefer not to set anything up and let it operate independently, an unmanaged switch is the better choice. The Dell PowerConnect 3448 is a managed model and isn't ideal for beginners.

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05-23-2016, 08:09 PM
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Checking for an unmanaged mode on the device.
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05-23-2016, 08:09 PM #3

Checking for an unmanaged mode on the device.

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05-31-2016, 05:17 PM
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How many ports are required? Are you looking for one for your personal use or a setup for a business?
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05-31-2016, 05:17 PM #4

How many ports are required? Are you looking for one for your personal use or a setup for a business?

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05-31-2016, 05:47 PM
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I don't believe such a situation exists. They are either handled or they aren't. It could be that the switch functions perfectly for you. I own a 48-port Cisco managed switch (an older model), which is very difficult to configure properly, but it still operates as a basic switch without any setup. I lack experience with Dell switches, so I can't accurately predict how it would behave out of the box.
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05-31-2016, 05:47 PM #5

I don't believe such a situation exists. They are either handled or they aren't. It could be that the switch functions perfectly for you. I own a 48-port Cisco managed switch (an older model), which is very difficult to configure properly, but it still operates as a basic switch without any setup. I lack experience with Dell switches, so I can't accurately predict how it would behave out of the box.

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06-02-2016, 05:09 PM
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We're organizing this effort to support a charity. Our goal is to have at least 24 ports ready, focusing on using Windows SMB shares for network drives and connecting to the internet.
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06-02-2016, 05:09 PM #6

We're organizing this effort to support a charity. Our goal is to have at least 24 ports ready, focusing on using Windows SMB shares for network drives and connecting to the internet.

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06-02-2016, 06:45 PM
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Hi, thanks for info Would this one from Cisco work Cisco WS-C3548-XL-EN - Catalyst 3500 Could you share the model number of yours so I can see if I am able to buy the same one since you can confirm it works without config
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06-02-2016, 06:45 PM #7

Hi, thanks for info Would this one from Cisco work Cisco WS-C3548-XL-EN - Catalyst 3500 Could you share the model number of yours so I can see if I am able to buy the same one since you can confirm it works without config

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06-02-2016, 08:03 PM
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This Cisco 3850 switch is quite noisy and uses a lot of power. Make sure you really need it with so many ports. There are more affordable, quieter consumer switches that could work better for your situation.
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Bombartia
06-02-2016, 08:03 PM #8

This Cisco 3850 switch is quite noisy and uses a lot of power. Make sure you really need it with so many ports. There are more affordable, quieter consumer switches that could work better for your situation.

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06-02-2016, 09:31 PM
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All the devices I've seen, from basic models to enterprise Cisco units, function out of the box as standard switches. Only when advanced features are needed does setup become more challenging.
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06-02-2016, 09:31 PM #9

All the devices I've seen, from basic models to enterprise Cisco units, function out of the box as standard switches. Only when advanced features are needed does setup become more challenging.

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06-04-2016, 08:30 PM
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It seems you can start with any managed switch and it will function similarly to an unmanaged one. From what I understand, in the end-to-end setup, a managed switch will typically assign all devices to a standard VLAN. Just to be sure, I’m not an expert in networking, so I’d ask a more experienced person for confirmation before proceeding.
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06-04-2016, 08:30 PM #10

It seems you can start with any managed switch and it will function similarly to an unmanaged one. From what I understand, in the end-to-end setup, a managed switch will typically assign all devices to a standard VLAN. Just to be sure, I’m not an expert in networking, so I’d ask a more experienced person for confirmation before proceeding.

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