Thanks everyone, I ordered the Netgear but I am also watching some Dell's on ebay. I may get both as I will be needing another switch later in the year for another part of the house. That way I can do a test and if I like the Dell better I can use that in the office where it will get more use and the Netgear in the basement.
On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 10:58 PM, Alex Lee <[email protected]> wrote: > Newegg has the Netgear GS116 for $100 > > http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/299876 > > > On Tue, May 22, 2012 at 10:53 PM, Greg Sevart <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I'd also consider an older Dell model off eBay. Something like a > > PowerConnect 2716. It's no Cisco 3750X, but it's going to be better than > > your normal home-grade gear. The 16-port model is fanless, too. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: [email protected] > > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Harry > > McGregor > > Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 11:29 PM > > To: [email protected] > > Cc: '[email protected]' > > Subject: Re: [H] 16 port router recommendations > > > > On 5/22/12 6:12 PM, Gary Hunter wrote: > > > HI, > > > > > > I am looking for a fast reliable 16 port(or more) 1GB switch. Or maybe > > > 2x8 port. Does anyone have any recommendations? The cheaper the better > > > but I don't mind paying more for something that will be reliable and > last > > longer. > > > This is for my wired network only, I am using the Asus RT-N66U for the > > > wirless. > > > > > > Many thanks, > > > > > > Gary Hunter > > Hi, > > > > If your looking for un-managed, I have done well with TrendNet and > NetGear: > > > > 16 Port > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122139 > > > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156293 > > > > Truly, I would recommend either well placed 5-8 port switches around the > > house, or a 24 port switch, the savings from 24 to 16 ports is not high. > > > > 24 Port > > > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156294 > > > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122058 > > > > 8 Port: > > > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156251 > > > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122111 > > > > You will notice that you can easily put in 3x 8 port switches for less > then > > 1 16 port switch. > > > > -Harry > > > > > > > > >
