gig switch?

[LostFor]

Hi all
I need a gigabit switch for my home network and am wondering if anyone has any good recommendations. I was hoping to buy it locally. It does not have to have any router fuction as my modem does that for me. Any help would be great

 

[axan]

depends on how many ports you want and if you want/need any management stuff. If you just want simple switch then netgear gs105 and gs108 are good choices. for web smart switches I like dlink and hp procurve.

 

[supergper]

I like my Cisco 2960G but I do realize it's probably more than you are looking to spend and more switch than you need

 

[axan]

i seriously doubt hes looking for that kinda switch Unless hes got ~$700 burning a hole in his pocket

 

[valve1138]

Best Buy sells cheap D-Link GigE switches for something like $25.

 

[supergper]

i seriously doubt hes looking for that kinda switch Unless hes got ~$700 burning a hole in his pocket

My 24 port was ~$2000

 

[unhappy_mage]

My 24 port was ~$2000

*My* 24-port Netgear was $110

OP, a description of how many machines you have or plan to put on the network would help. Failing that, the Netgear GS105 and GS108 are cheap and behave fairly reliably. Put them somewhere they won't overheat (i.e., don't stack the router on top of them) and they work fine.

 

[LittleMe]

My 24 port was ~$2000

HP 2900-24G, was ~$2,700, each!

 

[Fryguy8]

netgear prosafe is a pretty good bet in the consumer market.

 

[aaronearles]

HP







just HP.