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The Plugable 7-in-1 USB Type-A & Type-C Hub is a versatile network switch designed to expand your device's connectivity. It features seven USB-A 3.0 ports for connecting multiple peripherals, along with a USB-B 3.0 port for host connection, and includes a USB-C adapter for broader compatibility. Powered by an included AC adapter, this hub is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux 3 or later, making it an ideal solution for users needing to connect numerous USB devices to their computer.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups. Available from $54.95.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
Common Failure Modes
Switches are solid-state devices with high reliability. When they fail, it is usually due to lightning strikes/power surges blowing individual ports or the internal power supply dying.
For home use, a simple unmanaged Gigabit switch is all you need to expand your router's ports. Buy a managed switch or a switch with PoE only if you are running security cameras, access points, or complex VLAN setups.
Network switches are extremely reliable solid-state devices. They are usually replaced because networking speed standards outgrow them, rather than due to hardware failure.
The Plugable 7-in-1 USB Type-A & Type-C Hub is available at bhphoto, starting at $54.95.
Basic unmanaged network switches use negligible power and have zero maintenance costs. PoE (Power over Ethernet) and large managed switches use more electricity but are still relatively cheap to run.
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