Ethernet Switch Choices

[Sona]

So i was looking around and im trying to figure out what ethernet switch i should get. Also another question for anybody out there how much of a difference did it make connection wise ? All links are appreciated

[minibois]

How many ports?

I have this one: Click me

And it works great. (5 ports)

My brother has this one: Click me

And it works great (8 ports, I am connected through it too)

 

As long as you get a 'fast' ethernet switch, you'll be alright with the speeds.

(I got it for cheaper though, look around on some other sites)

[Sona]

How many ports?

I have this one: Click me

And it works great. (5 ports)

My brother has this one: Click me

And it works great (8 ports, I am connected through it too)

 

As long as you get a 'fast' ethernet switch, you'll be alright with the speeds.

(I got it for cheaper though, look around on some other sites)

Thnx for the links  Any chance you could tell me download upload speed differences ?

[Tickletehpickle]

How about this one <link>

[minibois]

Thnx for the links  Any chance you could tell me download upload speed differences ?

First my brother only had a ethernet switch, later I got one too.

Did not notice any speed difference (when doing speed tests) and also not in regular use

[Badger906]

i bought the cheapest network switch i could find! as even then the specs it gave me were well beyond anything that was actually achievable in my network! 

 

mine is a plus com 4 port. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Switch-1000/dp/B001DHK1N0

 

mine is only in my media room. My gaming pc runs off of it as well as my server, skybox, smart tv and anything i want to plug in.

 

its more than fast enough for the general user.

[dalekphalm]

How many ports?

I have this one: Click me

And it works great. (5 ports)

My brother has this one: Click me

And it works great (8 ports, I am connected through it too)

 

As long as you get a 'fast' ethernet switch, you'll be alright with the speeds.

(I got it for cheaper though, look around on some other sites)

@Sona please keep in mind that "fast" ethernet is actually a very specific standard.

 

"Fast Ethernet" means 100 Mbps connection.... Which is quite outdated for home networking. You'll want to make sure to get a Gigabit switch, since they're dirt cheap anyway. Honestly, anything that is:

1. From a reputable manufacturer, such as D-Link, Linksys, Cisco, HP, TP-Link, etc

2. Has the right number of ports you need (Keep in mind, you'll always need +1 extra port to connect the switch to your router - so if you need 6 computers connected, you'll need more than 6 ports)

 

@Minibois the link you provided is spot on, and exactly the kind of thing he needs, but just be careful with the terminology.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_Ethernet

 

 

In computer networking, Fast Ethernet is a collective term for a number of Ethernet standards that carry traffic at the nominal rate of 100 Mbit/s (the original Ethernet speed was 10 Mbit/s).

[minibois]

@Sona please keep in mind that "fast" ethernet is actually a very specific standard.

 

"Fast Ethernet" means 100 Mbps connection.... Which is quite outdated for home networking. You'll want to make sure to get a Gigabit switch, since they're dirt cheap anyway. Honestly, anything that is:

1. From a reputable manufacturer, such as D-Link, Linksys, Cisco, HP, TP-Link, etc

2. Has the right number of ports you need (Keep in mind, you'll always need +1 extra port to connect the switch to your router - so if you need 6 computers connected, you'll need more than 6 ports)

 

@Minibois the link you provided is spot on, and exactly the kind of thing he needs, but just be careful with the terminology.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_Ethernet

Yeah, I should have clarified you needed an Gigabit ethernet switch.

I also should have stated the thing about how many ports are actually usable.

[dalekphalm]

Yeah, I should have clarified you needed an Gigabit ethernet switch.

I also should have stated the thing about how many ports are actually usable.

No worries. We often take that kind of knowledge for granted, and we just assume that a newbie (no offence) will understand.

 

I personally have a TP-Link Gigabit switch, I believe the 8-port model, but I honestly can't remember. I have had so few problems with it, that I've literally just installed it, connected up my network, and haven't needed to touch it since.