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Need a good switch
We need a switch for our little network. 24-port should do fine. I don't want to have any fancy configuration other than plug and play. I need something that is good quality and long lasting, but not terribly expensive. 10/100/1000 capable
Any professional suggestions?
Any professional suggestions?
My personal preference is Cisco's 3750 series but this may be outside of the budget arena you are looking for. Any ideas on how much you want to spend?
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little too much there.
Anything under 750ish
Anything under 750ish
Check out the Cisco 2960 series if you want managed. May be a little over the 750 mark.
If you can work with unmanaged, look at Cisco's SB and SR line (LinkSys). These come in at about half your budget line at list price.
If you can work with unmanaged, look at Cisco's SB and SR line (LinkSys). These come in at about half your budget line at list price.
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any recommendations on the Linksys then?
Cisco SR2024C or Cisco SB 24-Port
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Hi,
Also check out Juniper EX 3200 or Foundry EdgeIron...
Also check out Juniper EX 3200 or Foundry EdgeIron...
Stick with Juniper or Cisco. Cisco being better product to manage in LAN side. You can get good used switch with 48port (with l3) under 700.00 if don't care about gig connections. 3550 48 ports with 2 port being gigabit.
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Would the Dell Layer 2 switch be hard to configure. What is involved?
Stick with Cisco, look the average support that you would get from expert-exchange on cisco. lot higher than dell.
Better product, i can tell you for sure. we have some cisco sw for over 4 year with no issues.
Better product, i can tell you for sure. we have some cisco sw for over 4 year with no issues.
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Hello!
I agree with leew: do not buy an unmanaged switch. My recommendation is 3Com Switch 4200G (24-Port 10/100/1000, p/n 3CR17661-91).
http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/detail.jsp?tab=features&sku=3CR17661-91&pathtype=purchase
You can switch it on and use right out of the box. You do not need any configurations to make it run in your network. But later, when you need something to change, you can do it easily.
I agree with leew: do not buy an unmanaged switch. My recommendation is 3Com Switch 4200G (24-Port 10/100/1000, p/n 3CR17661-91).
http://www.3com.com/products/en_US/detail.jsp?tab=features&sku=3CR17661-91&pathtype=purchase
You can switch it on and use right out of the box. You do not need any configurations to make it run in your network. But later, when you need something to change, you can do it easily.
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So what is the cheapest Cisco unit that would work for me? 24 port
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Or something from Netgear with a Lifetime Warranty
2960-24tc-l < new about 700
Or you can buy on from ebay for 150.00 (3550 layer-3)
Or you can buy on from ebay for 150.00 (3550 layer-3)
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do you have the link to that cisco unit?
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how about the 2960 unit for 700
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Can I use this switch. Plug in our comcast line into this unit and then connect our whole network??
http://www.buy.com/prod/cisco-catalyst-2960-24-s-managed-ethernet-switch-24-x-10-100base-tx/q/loc/101/205728811.html
http://www.buy.com/prod/cisco-catalyst-2960-24-s-managed-ethernet-switch-24-x-10-100base-tx/q/loc/101/205728811.html
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Actually, I wanted one that was 10/100/1000. The 2960 is not
HP switch 2824. I like the web interface better and it has a life time warranty.
We have CISCO Switches and HP. The HP interface is much easier to use.
Plus it has a command line as well.
Just a suggestion.
Hope this helps.
We have CISCO Switches and HP. The HP interface is much easier to use.
Plus it has a command line as well.
Just a suggestion.
Hope this helps.