Is there anything I need to look out for when purchasing a gigabit switch? It seems like a lot of people connect to a gigabit switch and then to their wireless router and then to the cable modem... is this correct?

 

There are two switches on newegg for less than $30:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122140&cm_re=gigabit_switch-_-33-122-140-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122128&cm_re=gigabit_switch-_-33-122-128-_-Product

 

What do you think between these two? Any other recommendations for a gigabit switch?

 

Thanks in advance!

I had the netgear gs105 and my only complaint was that it ran HOT.  I upgraded to a d-link green 8 port switch.  It has the ports in the back, lights in the front, and runs much cooler.  There is also a 5 port variant:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127083

 

 

That is how I have my equipment connected.

 

 

I have a couple of these, but I paid 10 a piece for them after rebate (32.98):

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156259

 

This is a bit better and cheaper (27.99):

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156250

 

If you want eight ports (37.99):

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156251

Thanks for your suggestions. So what makes a switch better or worse than another?

Jumbo frames, but they all seem to have that now these days.

 

Reliable

 

Low power

 

Ports and lights where you want them

 

Cheap

I've been using a D-Link DGS-2208 heavily (24/7/365) for a year now without issue, the low power consumption was a plus for me. I have also used several of the Netgear GS105 and GS108, and they did seem to get hot, one of the GS108 failed after a few days, a capacitor looked burnt out too me.

 

Mine is connected up as follows:

 

Cable Modem > DD-WRT wireless router > Gigabit switch

I can second the DLink DGS-2208... used it for some time without issue. 

 

When my network got too big I moved it near the TV (+HTPC) where it is still working great, and picked up a used Dell PowerConnect 24-port switch off of eBay for around $60+shipping.

 

You might consider DDWRT and SSL VPN.

I just bought an HP 1410-16G switch (16 port GIGABIT) for a new house I am building - planning on using (connecting to wall socket) about 10-12 of the ports.

 

Will actually use about 8-9 simultaneously once my kids get bigger and have demands.

 

1x ISP router

1x kitchen

1-2x living room

4x bedrooms

1-2x study/game room

 

I can second the DLink DGS-2208... used it for some time without issue. 

 

I use the -2205 and can say the same as far as reliability.  Unfortunately, I went to plug in another toy...and wished I had the -2208.

Thank you all for your recommendations... now to wait for a sale on those D-Link switches

another + for the D-Link I have the baby 5 port switch it suites my needs at the moment and I had a gift card to BestBuy and had to buy some thing.

 

-=Jason=-

I have an 8 port TrendNet "Green". I was a little leery, but it's been fine so far. I got it for $38 at Amazon.

You might consider DDWRT and SSL VPN.

 

What is DDWRT and SSL VPN? Why are they good to have?

 

Thanks!

You might consider DDWRT and SSL VPN.

 

What is DDWRT and SSL VPN? Why are they good to have?

 

Thanks!

 

DDWRT enables WOL and SSL VPN allows secure remote connection to your LAN.

I also have the Trendnet green switch (the cheaper 5 port plastic one).  It runs cool, I like it.

I've been putting off buying a switch for awhile.  This thread convinced me to go ahead and purchase the 8-port Trendnet.  Thanks guys.

 

Can't really go past a HP Procurve 1410. Rock solid performance and not too pricey either.

 

/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833316211

 

Comes with a lifetime replacement warranty too.

 

Can't really go past a HP Procurve 1410. Rock solid performance and not too pricey either.

 

/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833316211

 

Comes with a lifetime replacement warranty too.

 

hmm I do like the look of that! And for once easily available in the UK.

http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/lanwan-reviews/30195-8-port-gigabit-switch-roundup

Hello.

 

I have a very simple question regarding GbE network, so I won't open a new topic. I was just wondering if it was possible to enable two GbE ports at the same time (with a dual port MB or a network card) and set one of these two ports to use Jumbo Frames (while the other one remains at default).

 

The thing is that I want to enable Jumbo Frames to speed up transfers but if I do that, I can no more stream media files to my NMT as it doesn't support Jumbo Frames. The configuration will look something like this:

 

NAS (Jumbo Frames enabled on Port 1) <> GbE switch <> PC (Jumbo Frames enabled) : used to transfer files

NAS (Jumbo Frames disabled on Port 2) <> GbE switch <> NMT (no support for Jumbo Frames) : used to stream media files

 

Does this configuration makes sense?

After having a handful of Linksys/Dlink/Netgear switches overheat and start dropping packets or worse and burn out completely, I got a 8 port HP switch.  http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833316076

 

I bleed Cisco green through and through, but for an unmanaged gigabit switch the HP line is both affordable and reliable.

 

They also have a POE powered one which is pretty cool in my book.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833316155

 

 

+1 for the HP ProCurve!

 

I have 2x 8-port unmanaged switches, and they just work. They stay cool and the lifetime warranty is nice .

I've got one of these :-

 

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Networking/Switches+and+Hubs/Netgear+8-port+Gigabit+Ethernet+Switch+?productId=41942

 

Also have a procurve 1810 that has been replaced under warranty because the first one went pop, bought it because it supports link aggregation....  but now my nas doesn't support that

+1 for the HP ProCurve!

 

I have 2x 8-port unmanaged switches, and they just work. They stay cool and the lifetime warranty is nice .

 

 

ya - me too.  I have a pile of other brands I've removed and replaced with these HP switches.  Of course they are twice as much as the cheaper switches too.