[Sprooty]

Hey guys,

i need to decide between

LINKSYS SR2016 16-PORT GIGABIT RACKMOUNT

and

NETGEAR GS116, 16-port Gigabit Desktop Switch


anyone know witch one is better?

[Law]

The Linksys cost more and has the auto MDI/MDI-X so you can't go wrong when using cross-over cable or straight through cable because it will detect and adjust to it. However that wouldn't be much of a problem if everyone learn the standard cabling for switch to switch or computer to switch and if you do know that standard, you'll find that the Netgear is more worth it for the price. However the Linksys has a limited lifetime warranty though, which you can't beat that for the price.

I say in the end, go with the Linksys.

I'm looking at the switch spec on newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833124130

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833122139

[Sprooty]

Originally posted by Law
The Linksys cost more and has the auto MDI/MDI-X so you can't go wrong when using cross-over cable or straight through cable because it will detect and adjust to it. \duct.asp?Item=N82E16833122139[/url]

Every port automatically senses the right speed and full/half duplex mode, while Auto UplinkTM technology automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables.

Thats straight from the Netgear site.

Im in Australia and the shop im buying from actually has the netgrear been $20 more expensive then the Linksys.

www.skycomp.com.au/produ...6735618081458ca0

or

www.skycomp.com.au/produ...6735618081458ca0

[Law]

I wasn't expecting that :o

I don't know, from newegg, it seems that the Linksys was better.

[DizKiller]

Bravo, Bravo. I agree with Law, Linksys is better. I have fewer problems with Linksys than any other brand.