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The TRENDnet 8-Port Gigabit Web Smart Switch is a network switch designed to expand and manage your network connections. It features six dedicated Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and two additional RJ45/SFP combo Gigabit Ethernet ports, offering flexible connectivity options. With a switching bandwidth of 16 Gb/s and a forwarding rate of 11.9 Mpps, this switch efficiently handles data traffic, supported by a 1 MB packet buffer and a 16K MAC address table. Key features include Link Aggregation, Port Mirroring, and IGMP Snooping, alongside security measures like DHCP Snooping and DoS Attack Prevention, making it suitable for enhancing network performance and security in small to medium-sized environments.
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 $99.99.
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 TRENDnet 8 Port Gig Web Smart Switch is available at bhphoto, starting at $99.99.
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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