unRaidMe Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 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! Quote Link to comment
Rob_Esc Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment
ohlwiler Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment
unRaidMe Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share Posted October 30, 2010 Thanks for your suggestions. So what makes a switch better or worse than another? Quote Link to comment
ohlwiler Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 Jumbo frames, but they all seem to have that now these days. Reliable Low power Ports and lights where you want them Cheap Quote Link to comment
fishface Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment
Nyago123 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
dgaschk Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 You might consider DDWRT and SSL VPN. Quote Link to comment
theone Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment
mbryanr Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
unRaidMe Posted November 1, 2010 Author Share Posted November 1, 2010 Thank you all for your recommendations... now to wait for a sale on those D-Link switches Quote Link to comment
Flomaster Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 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=- Quote Link to comment
kenoka Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
unRaidMe Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 You might consider DDWRT and SSL VPN. What is DDWRT and SSL VPN? Why are they good to have? Thanks! Quote Link to comment
dgaschk Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
Rajahal Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 I also have the Trendnet green switch (the cheaper 5 port plastic one). It runs cool, I like it. Quote Link to comment
JetShred Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
demosthenez Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
boof Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment
mbryanr Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/lanwan-reviews/30195-8-port-gigabit-switch-roundup Quote Link to comment
stomp Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 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? Quote Link to comment
brian89gp Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment
DoeBoye Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 +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 . Quote Link to comment
Chris Pollard Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment
Ken R. Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 +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. Quote Link to comment
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