network switch recommendation

[Ashleyyyy]

i want to upgrade my home network, currently i use cheap switches that crash from time to time, so i want to replace them. 

 

i need 2 things. a bunch of ports, and gigabit. 

i don't want to pay to much for it, and i'm familiar with used hardware so if it's an older model that's fine. 

[NelizMastr]

How many ports do you need? What's your budget?

[Ashleyyyy]

7 minutes ago, NelizMastr said:

How many ports do you need? What's your budget?

about 15 to 20. 

 

budget max €100

[Zagna]

D-Link GO Easy desktop Gigabit switch, 16x RJ-45 (GO-SW-16G)

D-Link GO Easy desktop Gigabit switch, 24x RJ-45 (GO-SW-24G)

Those will work just fine

Or even more robust, TP-Link TL-SG10 Rackmount Gigabit switch, 24x RJ-45 (TL-SG1024)

[NelizMastr]

14 minutes ago, firelighter487 said:

about 15 to 20. 

 

budget max €100

Aight. Word of warning, when you're going with higher end equipment, you'll get actively cooled switches, so I wouldn't keep them in the same room you sleep in.

 

Generally, I go for Netgear switches if possible. They've always been stellar to me, and some models have lifetime warranties, such as the Prosafe GS724T.

 

One happens to be for sale for €100 right now.

 

https://tweakers.net/aanbod/1764583/netgear-prosafe-gs724tv3.html

 

 

[Ashleyyyy]

39 minutes ago, NelizMastr said:

Aight. Word of warning, when you're going with higher end equipment, you'll get actively cooled switches, so I wouldn't keep them in the same room you sleep in.

 

Generally, I go for Netgear switches if possible. They've always been stellar to me, and some models have lifetime warranties, such as the Prosafe GS724T.

 

One happens to be for sale for €100 right now.

 

https://tweakers.net/aanbod/1764583/netgear-prosafe-gs724tv3.html

the room they will be in already has a server in it too so... 

[beersykins]

Most unmanaged ones are pretty synonymous, usually it's just picking the quantity of ports and the style you want, or other features like rackmount if you need that.

 

If you had any feature interest like VLANs I'd at least start looking at the smart side.

[markr54632]

Around here it's pretty easy to pick up 24 port 2960-x for 20-30 bucks. Check craigslist. They're not too bad for a gigabit switch. If you want unmanaged just wipe the config and go.