Advantages: Easy installation, small, sturdy, quiet, auto uplink Disadvantages: Runs quite hot
cables.
Operation
Compatibility: Most recent PC's have at least a single gigabit Ethernet port on them now. Now you can make use of it. Tested fine with Intel Pro/1000 MT cards and nVidia nForce cards
Noise
It contains no fans so operation is completely silent, however, as with all other Netgearswitches, this unit gets quite hot. For peace of mind it would be best to keep it away from sources of heat (I tend to lay an old PII heatsink on the unit just to help with the cooling!)
Troubleshooting
The LED indicators provide you with all the information you could possibly need to help diagnose any connectivity problems - not that you should have any
Conclusion
Very fast, reliable equipment.
With prices for gigabit equipment coming down, now is a great time to upgrade ...
Advantages: Cheap, reliable, simple to use Disadvantages: None.
I liked this switch so much, I bought two of them.
Netgear have a reputation for cheap and reliable networking equipment, and this 5 port unmanaged switch is no exception.
When I bought my two, they were retailing online for approx £35 each - but these days you should be able to get one for approx £25 (inc VAT.)
The switch is more or less the size of my hand (yes, I have big hands). With 5 ports on the back - all are auto-sensing, as is the gigabit standard, so you don't have to worry about crossover cables if you're daisy-chaining switches... The only other port on the back is for power, which is the usual "wall-wart" plug in transformer you get with most home networking equipment.
Given the switch is unmanaged, you can just plug desktop computers, laptops, XBOXes, network printers straight into the switch, and not worry ...
Advantages: Poe on all ports, easy to set up, very user friendly web interface Disadvantages: none
This is a fantastic value for money switch. With power over ethernet available on all ports you can de-clutter your office by removing the requirement for individual power adaptors for each phone whilst also offering easy portability for them. Additionally, placing your switch on a UPS means that all of your phones are kept powered up
This is a switch that suits all types - fromt he beginner, this can be tplugged in straight out of the box with no configuration required, or you can configure more advanced features such as VLans, DHCP, Quality of service, etc via an easy to use web interface.
Whether you're looking for your first switch or an upgrade to your existing network, this is a highly recommnded item that will offer you futureproofing as well. ...
Product Information for "NETGEAR ProSafe GS724TS 24 Port Gigabit Stackable Smart Switch - switch - 24 ports" »
Manufacturer's product description
A first in the industry, the all new ProSafe Gigabit Stackable Smart Switch comes with 24 10/100/1000 ports with four shared SFP ports that provide high performance for bandwidth-intensive applications like ERP and large file transfers. In addition, two dedicated ports provide a 20 Gbps, dual-ring, stacking bus that accommodates growth and offers the highest level of resiliency, thus allowing you to stack up to six switches or 288 10/100/1000 ports - and easily manage them all with a single IP address. Finally, these switches come with a complete suite of advanced features for more robust security, higher quality of service and high availability. This switch is equipped with highly advanced features such as Access Control Lists (ACL), 802.1x port authentication, enhanced QoS, rate limiting and IGMP Snooping among others to provide a small and medium-sized business with a network that is geared for growth while providing scalability and reliability.
Related tags for NETGEAR ProSafe GS724TS 24 Port Gigabit Stackable Smart Switch - switch - 24 ports »
