[geeks] Recommendations on an Ethernet Switch?

[Michael Horton]

cisco
linksys

both have a variety of models (5-,8-,16-,24-,etc.-port models)
both are internet-community friendly

Jonathan Sadler wrote:
> Hi all -
>
> New to geeks, though I have been lurking on rescue for about 4 years...
>
> I'm starting a new project[1] for my house net, and find I need to "grow
up"
> and get a real Ethernet switch to replace the 6 or so cascaded $20 10/100
> switches I have.  However, since cash at this time of the year is always
> stretched <g>, I'm looking to get it as cheap as possible...
>
> Necessary specs:
>
> * a handful to a bunch of 10/100 ports (at least 8 -- 16 prefered)
> * 2x 1000BaseT ports
> * IGMP Snooping
>
> I've found a number of venders that make switches that meet these
reqirements
> (Dell, Linksys, Cisco, SMC, Netgear, etc.) but am looking to keep the cost
> as low as possible... (cheapest I've found so far on ePay is ~$200)
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Jonathan Sadler
>
> [1] Ob.Tickler: IPTV is starting to become a big deal at work -- looking to
>   develop the skills so I can duck the next axe-swing...
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