Best Gbit Switch #2

Sprooty · 10-03-2006, 06:43 AM

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 · 10-03-2006, 04:22 PM

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 · 10-03-2006, 07:59 PM

Quote:

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]

Quote:

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 · 10-04-2006, 10:20 AM

I wasn't expecting that

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

DizKiller · 10-06-2006, 10:54 AM

Bravo, Bravo.

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

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Sprooty Ultra Techie Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 785	Best Gbit Switch #2 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? __________________

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DizKiller Junior Techie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 192.168.1.101 Posts: 62	Bravo, Bravo. I agree with Law, Linksys is better. I have fewer problems with Linksys than any other brand. __________________ Got a question, query, or just dumbfounded by somthing? Google It

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10-03-2006, 04:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Law Wizard Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,171	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

10-04-2006, 10:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Law Wizard Techie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,171	I wasn't expecting that I don't know, from newegg, it seems that the Linksys was better.