small network switch

[jjohnston]

I am building a small network. I am debaiting either the Asus GX-D1241 V3 or the Cisco SG 102-24.

does anyone have any experience or thoughts about either of these?

 

[PrivateJoker]

I am building a small network. I am debaiting either the Asus GX-D1241 V3 or the Cisco SG 102-24.

does anyone have any experience or thoughts about either of these?

I find the reviews on this site (smallnetbuilder.com) and also the user reviews on Newegg are pretty good. I would say any of the top 5-10 rated/selling gigabit switches at Newegg won't let you down, especially unmanaged switches, they are kind of a commodity. I would only avoid no name brands.

I run a D-Link myself, for no other reason that it gets the job done and the price was right. I have a mix of networking equipment vendors and everything else personally.

hth

 

[jjohnston]

Thanks!

I know the Asus has loop detection, is that any good, or just marketing?

 

[PrivateJoker]

Thanks!

I know the Asus has loop detection, is that any good, or just marketing?

It's good marketing that they planted that seed in your head to ask for it!

Just stick with any of the top sellers/top rated at newegg, avoid brands you haven't heard of, and you'll get the same features in all. Like I said, wired unmanaged switches are totally a commodity product, they all will fall within the same networking specifications & standards.

Also I like buying gear at Amazon because they are very easy going with returns. But if newegg has better price, can't go wrong w/ them in general.