March 1, 20206 yr So I'm just trying to see my options ATM but I'm no pro in networking or more so where to look. Just looking for 4-8 port total, to work with CAT6/CAT6a cable. Anyone has quick recommendation of stuff to get? Not looking for NIC ATM just switch/router but I'll add those to my wish list if provided. Thx
March 3, 20206 yr On 3/1/2020 at 1:12 PM, 1812 said: MikroTik Be prepared for a learning curve if you want to use some advanced network features or care about security. My Mikrotik router has been great but I am still learning and I haven't even scratched the surface.
March 3, 20206 yr Author 5 hours ago, witalit said: ...or care about security. How so? I'd figure the issue is more about moving the data than the actual process changing between 1gps/10gps hence changed security.
March 3, 20206 yr @Eddyall@witalit @1812 is referring to the relatively cheap Mikrotik 10G switch https://mikrotik.com/product/crs305_1g_4s_in. Not the routers which may present a steep learning curve if you are a network newbie. Though this can work as a router too... Edited March 3, 20206 yr by ken-ji
March 3, 20206 yr I have 2 different mikrotik switches and they run without issue in switch mode. I've never had the need to try them as a router, so I can't speak to that user experience, though I have dug through menus and it appears fairly comprehensive.
March 6, 20206 yr On 3/1/2020 at 4:01 AM, Eddyall said: So I'm just trying to see my options ATM but I'm no pro in networking or more so where to look. Just looking for 4-8 port total, to work with CAT6/CAT6a cable. Anyone has quick recommendation of stuff to get? Not looking for NIC ATM just switch/router but I'll add those to my wish list if provided. Thx 1) Mikrotik CRS305-1G-4S, 100$ to 130$ on amazon, 4Port 10GbE SFP+, but if you already using copper, you'll have to pay on top 40-50$ per port for SFP+ to copper adapters 2) Mikrotik CSS326-24G-2S+RM, 144$, 24 port Gigabit Ethernet switch with two SFP+ 10GbE ports https://www.amazon.com/Mikrotik-CSS326-24G-2S-RM-Gigabit-Ethernet/dp/B0723DT6MN 3) 160$ QNAP QSW-308-1C that has x8 1G ports, x2 10GbE ports + 1 Combo 10GbE port: SFP + or copper [you use either one, not both] https://www.amazon.com/QNAP-QSW-308-1C-Switch-Gigabit-Unmanaged/dp/B07VC9T3WQ 4) NetGear GS110MX, 169$ Switch, x8 1GbE + x2 10GbE https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Ethernet-Unmanaged-Multi-Gig-Protection/dp/B076642YPN 5) Netgear MS510TX switch, it retails on amazon for 259$, every couple of weeks goes to 209$ for a period and then back. https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-Multi-Gigabit-Ethernet-lifetime-technical/dp/B075Q6NPM2 x1 SFP+ 10GbE port [You can use 40$ adapter to change from SFP+ to copper if needed] x1 10GbE Port x2 5GbE ports x2 2.5GbE ports x4 1GbE ports For me, this is the best option for my use. 6) Mikrotik CRS309-1G-8S+IN, 8-Port 10GbE SFP+, x1 1GbE, 264$ [but was at lowest 156$] https://www.amazon.com/MikroTik-Desktop-Gigabit-Ethernet-CRS309-1G-8S/dp/B07NFXN4SS 7) 499$, MikroTik CRS354-48G-4S+2Q+RM switch, x48 1Gb copper, x4 10Gb SFP+, x2 40Gb QSFP+ [New product, no amazon link] 8] TRENDnet EdgeSmart Switch 8-Port 10GbE, 517$ https://www.amazon.com/TRENDnet-EdgeSmart-10GBASE-T-Protection-TEG-7080ES/dp/B07BV2VYVF 9) QNAP QSW-1208-8C-US, 12-Port 10GbE Switch, 550$ [price falls down as low as 399$ periodically] x12 SFP+ ports + x8 Copper Ports [8 ports are shared among SFP+ and copper, if you use one 10GbE copper port, you cant use one SFP+ port, so this is great solution to cover both standards for acceptable price] https://www.amazon.com/QNAP-QSW-1208-8C-US-12-Port-Unmanaged-10GBASE-T/dp/B07CDJ9YGM 10) Buffalo Multi-Gigabit 8 Port Business Switch (BS-MP2008) x8 10GbE ports = 549$ x12 10GbE ports = 825$ https://www.amazon.com/Buffalo-Multi-Gigabit-Business-Switch-BS-MP2008/dp/B06XX4H997 11) Mikrotik CRS312-4C+8XG-RM, 598$, 12 10GbE port switch, x8 10GbE copper ports, + combo of x4 copper and x4 SFP+ 10GbE shared ports https://www.amazon.com/Mikrotik-CRS312-4C-8XG-RM-MikroTik-Ethernet/dp/B07VQN8WCN Edited March 6, 20206 yr by Hexenhammer
March 10, 20206 yr Author Ended up going with a Netgear SX10 tho it's been... an ordeal to order. Still waiting on it but will keep in mind if that fails again. Thanks for the list.
March 10, 20206 yr Author yup, still SX10 is cursed, the last order got cancelled because damaged packaging.
March 10, 20206 yr 2 hours ago, Eddyall said: yup, still SX10 is cursed, the last order got cancelled because damaged packaging. SX10 is the one with 2 10G ports and the rest 1G, why not Netgear MS510TX, its 209$ on amazon and has 6 MultiGig ports at different speeds and 2 at 10G
March 10, 20206 yr Author It ends up costing more in Canada. (which silly me I forgot to point out) Ended up having to go to a physical store for return, got to set a pick up order for another SX10, real wish this time it works.
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