[nycbug-talk] Good unmanaged switch brands

[jekillen]

On Oct 11, 2007, at 8:28 PM, Jonathan Stewart wrote:

> tim jacques wrote:
>> On 10/11/07, Jonathan Stewart <jonathan at kc8onw.net> wrote:
>>> I also forgot to note I do want to run gigabit even though I know it
>>> will cost a good bit more :P
>>>
>>> Jonathan
>>
>> What is the throughput of the satellite link ?
>>
>> I'll assume under three MB./s.
>>
>> It won't even challenge 100 MB./s.
>> Unless its to access a local server , You will not see a benefit from
>> gigabit.
>>
>> Tim ..
>
> My media server is functioning as the gateway so there is a local 
> server
> involved as well. I'm also trying to "buy for the future" as I've dealt
> with more 10mbit LANs on old switches visiting people than I really 
> ever
> wanted to.  It takes a hell of a long time to copy 100+ GB over 10mbit
> ethernet :P
>
> Jonathan

I am using D-Link 16 port switches and an eight port  switch.
They are very reasonably priced and I have not had a bit of
trouble with anything from D-Link, network interface cards,
PC card bus network interface and switches.
For instance, at Fry's electronics, a chain on the west coast
the 16 port switches are under $100. Where as Netgear and
others are over $200.
JK.