> -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 20:13 > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [gentoo-user] network transfer speed > > What switch would you folks recommend? > I'm planning getting to the bottom of it including replacing switch and cable > if > I have to.
At home I'm using Netgear GS305E/GS308E with no particular issue. The 'E' stands for managed, I never use management features except for checking the port status (nice to have, but LEDs give the same information) and in some particular, business-related configuration, to enable port mirroring. I haven't tried yet to set up a VLAN or configure QoS parameters, which I think would be the main reason to prefer a managed over a non-managed. Since I always used Netgear I can't say if they are better than others. I think you are already aware that unless all cable patches are at least CAT5e you're not going to get 1Gb speed. The 'e' here makes a real difference over the plain CAT5. Raffaele
