Cheap ebay nework switch

[[U]ber|Noob]

Does anyone have experience with cheap network switches like this one?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MINI-Eth...36?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2c88043b58

What are some of the drawbacks that could occur with a cheap switch.

I had a mechanical switch but it broke.

 

[felt]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16833156449&cm_sp= promo code EMCAVAP46 = $14.99

 

[[U]ber|Noob]

Thanks, it would be good but the extra $35 shipping makes it not very good value anymore. Thanks though.

 

[Zepher]

If you have gigabit devices, I would look at a gigabit switch. 10/100 switches do a max of 12MB/s while gigabit will do about 100MB/s. Makes copying files between machines much faster.
It will say gigabit and be labeled like this, 10/100/1000

 

[Evil_SPanKY]

Here's a few I have had good luck with for "home" type usage. Also come in a variety of sizes (5 port, 8 p[ort, etc...).


Unmanaged = http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2118394622&pf_rd_i=desktop


Unmanaged Plus = http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2118394622&pf_rd_i=desktop


Basic Managed = http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-ProSA...sim_147_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=14DJJ5WA4ARATTFCQH0B

 

[ToddW2]

Even gigabit in this new world is slow!

 

[rive22]

Even gigabit in this new world is slow!

true that

 

[Deleted member 88227]

I've had good luck with the NetGear gigabit switches.

 

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I'd look for some used enterprise gear. I picked up a Dell 2748 (48 port managed gigabit switch) for $40. It's been my experience that used enterprise gear is much better than new consumer grade hardware. If you don't need a lot of ports and want a quieter switch, I'd look for a 16 port used enterprise switch with passive cooling.