An okay 8-port switch with limited monitoring and management functions.
NetGear GS108E Prosafe Plus Switch 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch $79.95 + Shipping
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how is this better than a TP-Link that can be had for around $43?
It sounds like it's halfway between a managed and unmanaged switch (with QoS and VLANs). Unless you can get a managed TP-Link switch for $43 (and if that's the case, I want one :-)
Edit: I think it would complete against the TP Link Web Smart line.
I think it would complete against the TP Link Web Smart line.
no, because GS108E isn't managed via http/browser - it needs NetGear's proprietary Windows-only software (and, I believe, be on same subnet - no routing). If you want http/browser management access, need to pay more for their "Smart Switch" range (eg. GS108T).
The affordable TP Link Web Smart switches aren't all-port Gigabit, so, not really a better alternative if you're moving big (video) files across LAN.
MikroTik's RB250GS is an affordable, fully-managed Gigabit switch, but it's updates have stalled, perhaps implying EOL.
This is semi-managed; according to the manual you can get reports out of it on bandwidth usage, and you can control which ports can talk to which other ports. It'll also do cable diagnostics.
Thanks. I knew there was something more happening here or else the money was unjustified. but isnt it just better buying a gigabit wifi router at this price?
depends on how dependable you want your network, wifi area congestion, if you have cable already routed etc.
Not many consumer-grade wifi routers come with 8 ports and cascading two 4-port routers only give you 6 free ports. If you have more than 4 Ethernet devices then an 8-port switch is more appropriate.
Not to mention the power usage of having two separate devices as opposed to one.
When it comes to these cheapo network devices, the running cost is usually greater than the purchase price.
BS
A switch like this probably uses on average less than 6W.
Costing about $10/year to run 24/7.12v 1.0A psu plus inefficiencies. About $20/year, my guess. Only a few years of operation before it exceeds purchase price (lifetime warranty too)
TP-Link warranty: 3-years
Netgear ProSafe series warranty: Lifetime
Netgear's lifetime warranty extends beyond the product's end-of-life (after that you get an equivalent product). However, users report Netgear Support is frequently reluctant to provide new replacement and refurbished replacement often suffers from the same problem. You also need to pay shipping.
It's all about managing ur network then just a 8 port gigabit switch.
I'm not sure what the advantage is over the cheaper obsolete GS108, for a home network.
Isn't QoS redundant on a (gigabit) switch if you have it on your router?
What use is the VLAN feature?
Anyone know if this switch supports jumbo frames?
ARgh!.. just bought the 5 port version last month for around the same price! :(