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NETGEAR Ethernet Switches

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NETGEAR offers Ethernet Switches.

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Reliable switches for harsh environments.

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Brian CookView profile
Information Security Officer in Customer Service at Unified Technology Solutions, Inc. (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Netgear switches are used where reliable and simple non-managed switches are needed at a customer's site, usually, these are smaller customers without the need for managed switches as we will go with something that can be cloud managed in those situations. We do find them to be reliable in tougher conditions such as warehouses and packing houses.

Pros

  • Reliable in nonoptimal environments such as those that are not climate controlled.
  • Easy to set up and use.
  • Solid mounting options.

Cons

  • Lack of Cloud management options.

Most Important Features

  • Reliability
  • Simplicity
  • Cost

Return on Investment

  • Increased ROI due to longevity.
  • Increased cost savings due to less down time.
  • Quicker to replace due to simplicity.

Alternatives Considered

Ubiquiti Networks UniFi

Other Software Used

Kerio Control, Ubiquiti Networks UniFi

Netgear Good value for connections.

Kevin RayView profile
Director Of Information Technology in Information Technology at Donelson Christian Academy (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use them in locations where we need more connections than we have available from the built-in connectors. Like in a lab full of devices that only has one or two wall connections to the network. They are great for allowing more connections in an area or room that needs those direct connections.

Pros

  • Manage extra connections in a switched network.
  • Provide good throughput for those extra connections.
  • Easy to add into an existing network environment.

Cons

  • Nothing really comes to mind.

Most Important Features

  • Compatible.
  • Easy to setup.
  • Just do what they are supposed to do.

Return on Investment

  • Keeps our investment in infrastructure connections low because they can provide those connections.
  • A lower cost alternative to adding in wall connections.
  • Sometimes they can cause collision issues due to traffic across them.

Alternatives Considered

Linksys Ethernet Switches and HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches

Honest small business review

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Matthew Goodhall
Infrastructure consultant in Information Technology at Vetasi (11-50 employees employees)

Pros

  • Traffic Management
  • VLANs
  • Reliable
  • Gigabit ports

Cons

  • Management UI
  • Power controls
  • Port checks

Most Important Features

  • Speed
  • Reliability
  • Easy troubleshooting

Return on Investment

  • Easy set up
  • Once set up can be left
  • Can be on the more expensive side for the initial outlay

Alternatives Considered

Ubiquiti Networks UniFi, Unifi Data Catalog, Cisco 3504 WLAN Controller and Cisco Business 250 Series Smart Switches

Other Software Used

Untangle NG Firewall, HAProxy, Eset Endpoint Antivirus, pfSense

Save money and a future headache.

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Verified User
Technician in Information Technology (1001-5000 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I've used these both for personal use and at work. For personal use, they just work, and I rarely ever have to power-cycle I've had up time for several years with no issues. At work, they link small workstations and printers when we don't have the appropriate number of drops, in the location. Often temporary, but often temporary turns into longer due to organizations' needs.

Pros

  • Up Time.
  • Easy to set up.
  • Just work.
  • Inexpensive entry level.

Cons

  • AC adapter cord is too short.
  • The cheapest model feels cheap.

Most Important Features

  • Cost
  • Size
  • Scaling

Return on Investment

  • Prevents downtime.
  • Easy for entry-level techs to work with.
  • The cost to quality is great.

Alternatives Considered

Ubiquiti WLAN and Cisco Meraki MR

Other Software Used

Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu Linux, Microsoft 365

Netgear SOHO Switch Review

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Steve DavisView profile
Network Engineer in Information Technology at DiamondIT (11-50 employees employees)

Pros

  • Gigabit speed is consistent and reliable
  • Cost is low
  • Easy to install

Cons

  • Better advertisement about advanced enterprise features. My experience is with smaller switches and not with the fully managed switches.
  • Additional management tools to monitor multiple switches in the environment. Similar to Cisco Network Assistant.

Return on Investment

  • Rarely need to reboot or troubleshoot the SOHO switches.
  • Low cost for the functionality. For example, 8 port GB switches for $20 is a no brainer for a home environment that doesn't need vlans or more enterprise type features.
  • No negative impact on any environment I am aware of, however have not tested in a larger environment with multiple switches.

Alternatives Considered

Linksys Ethernet Switches

Other Software Used

Cisco Catalyst, WatchGuard NGFW, Mitel Applications Suite, Cisco Business Edition 6000 (BE6000)