hedly
Regular Contributor
Hello all,
First post here...long time reader. Little background first.
I have ATT DSL to a Speedstream DSL Modem
Then it goes to a linksys wrt54GS router (4 port w/wireless G)
The router is also connected to a 16 port 100Mb/s Hawking switch
From there I have a server which will eventually no only hold all our media, it will also be a SageTV server
Then I have 3 computers, Buffalo Linkstation NAS, Print server, an HTPC, and an LG 42" 550 TV.
Eventually I will wire the bedrooms (I am not a fan of wireless...kind of a security freak).
So, recently as I have been moving files over to the new server (HP XW4400) there have been some issues if we are streaming DVD's or hi-def video from the server. The movie stutters.
So I was thinking about upgrading the switch to a gigabit switch. The HTPC, server, and my workstation all have Gig NICs and I have run CAT5e to all those locations.
Initially I was just thinking about replacing the router with an 8-port gig router, but I most of them seem to have issues with longevity. This seems to also hold true for some 8-port gig switchs. Then due to the number of computers, I would not have room for expansion on the Gig network.
So I have really decided to start by getting a 16 port Gig switch. There aren't many reviews, but I have read many a comment from online vendors (like the 'Egg' place, and the place named after the South American River).
After much deliberation I though I had settled on the D-Link 1016D; which can be found at the Egg place for $119 ($189 most other places). But then I happened upon the Dell PowerConnect 2816 which is on sale for $209.
The Dell is web managed, the D-link is unmanaged. Both seem to have 4 queues for quality of service. Both have no fans so they are silent.
So after all that, does anyone have a recommendation for a 16-port gig switch?
any thoughts on the two that I have whittled it down to?
Thanks in advanced,
hEdly
First post here...long time reader. Little background first.
I have ATT DSL to a Speedstream DSL Modem
Then it goes to a linksys wrt54GS router (4 port w/wireless G)
The router is also connected to a 16 port 100Mb/s Hawking switch
From there I have a server which will eventually no only hold all our media, it will also be a SageTV server
Then I have 3 computers, Buffalo Linkstation NAS, Print server, an HTPC, and an LG 42" 550 TV.
Eventually I will wire the bedrooms (I am not a fan of wireless...kind of a security freak).
So, recently as I have been moving files over to the new server (HP XW4400) there have been some issues if we are streaming DVD's or hi-def video from the server. The movie stutters.
So I was thinking about upgrading the switch to a gigabit switch. The HTPC, server, and my workstation all have Gig NICs and I have run CAT5e to all those locations.
Initially I was just thinking about replacing the router with an 8-port gig router, but I most of them seem to have issues with longevity. This seems to also hold true for some 8-port gig switchs. Then due to the number of computers, I would not have room for expansion on the Gig network.
So I have really decided to start by getting a 16 port Gig switch. There aren't many reviews, but I have read many a comment from online vendors (like the 'Egg' place, and the place named after the South American River).
After much deliberation I though I had settled on the D-Link 1016D; which can be found at the Egg place for $119 ($189 most other places). But then I happened upon the Dell PowerConnect 2816 which is on sale for $209.
The Dell is web managed, the D-link is unmanaged. Both seem to have 4 queues for quality of service. Both have no fans so they are silent.
So after all that, does anyone have a recommendation for a 16-port gig switch?
any thoughts on the two that I have whittled it down to?
Thanks in advanced,
hEdly