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Switches manage traffic more efficiently by sending data only to the intended destination, while hubs broadcast to all ports.
Yes—auto-negotiating ports will support mixed speeds while optimizing overall performance.
Smart switches offer limited management features like VLANs and QoS, while fully managed switches provide deeper configurability and monitoring.
SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) slots allow you to connect fiber optics or long-distance Ethernet via modular transceivers.
“ Would recommend as a well built inexpensive switch. ”
Netgear GS308 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, GS308-300PAS“ The fact it has 12 1GBe ports and 4 2.5Gbe ports makes this very future ready as Im planning on getting a new desktop that supports 2.5Gb. Overall the small footprint on this switch is nice, my next project will be adding some cameras to this switch. ”
Ubiquiti Pro Max 16 PoE, 16-port Layer 3 PoE Switch (USW-Pro-Max-16-PoE (180W))“ This switch is a lot faster than the one it replaced and seems to have no problem keeping up with the fiber internet service. ”
Netgear GS308 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, GS308-300PAS“ Good deal on a solid switch. ”
TP-Link 24 Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch | Desktop or Rackmount | Lifetime Protection | Plug & Play | Shielded Ports | Sturdy Metal | Fanless Quiet | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged (TL-SG1024S)“ Simple to set up, just plug in power and your network cables. Also has a switch to keep it from creating a circular connection. ”
TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch | Ethernet Splitter | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Plug-and-Play | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged (TL-SG108)“ Great Price for an 8 port gigabit ethernet switch. ”
Netgear GS308 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Switch, GS308-300PAS“ Need a gigabit switch with a bunch of ports? This is more than good enough for any conceivable home use. ”
TRENDnet 16-Port Unmanaged Gigabit GREENnet Switch, 16 x RJ-45 Ports, 32Gbps Switching Capacity, Fanless, Rack Mountable, Network Ethernet Switch, Lifetime Protection, Black, TEG-S16G“ I purchased this product because I had a Cisco switch that needed to be programmed and it had 24 ports. ”
TP-Link 5 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch - Ethernet Splitter | Plug & Play | Fanless | Sturdy Metal w/ Shielded Ports | Traffic Optimization | Unmanaged | Limited Lifetime Protection(TL-SG105)