Network Switches - Before You Buy!

thanks for the break down , really helped me pick the 8 port switch

Great video. Thanks for the info.

I’m confused with which switch to get. For home use only. Please help.

What a great video. You are a pleasure to listen to and an incredible source of information. Thank you!

Thank you for the excellent video. I thought it had just the right amount of detail for beginners. I also appreciate the information that unmanaged switches have a lower noise output - it's important for the particular usage my company needs.

I have a Cisco CBS250 16 port switch in my home office and a Cisco CBS350 8 port switch under the stairs connected to my Dell Poweredge R210 II server.

These switches are fanless and support VLAN's and do everything I need with no noise.

They only use 18W so they use very little power.

I borrowed a Cisco Catalyst 3750 for a few days and that thing was loud and used near 200W.

unmanaged switches are often connected and forgotten. there is not much in it that can break and make noise.

Rooter 😮‍💨

Bro completely skipped 2.5 and 5Gbps

Why do you say router like that 😭

Cheers

I have a Cisco enterprise level 10gbe 24 port switch that's been sitting in my closet for over a year now. Initially put it in the office, fans ramped up, wife comes storming in the room. in the closet it went.

Hello, how can I contact you

“This video will be super boring” Do you want views??😂😂

I need two Ethernet wan connections

My network switch did not appreciate being called super super dull :)

As a Canadian, I fully support your pronunciation of "router"!

I would love to know what the average person needs more than 1Gb service for

You answered questions I didn't even know I had!

Imagine coming to this video just wanting to learn about flogging.

perfect solution for loud switches: cut a hole in the top and slap a 120 or 140 on it.

discussed this with a friend the other day while looking at a very interesting Ebay offer on a Cisco Catalyst Switch. Didn't buy it in the end because of the added power consumption compared to alternative solutions.

Excellent video. It seems if you want a no bullshit video on something, look for a channel out of the UK.

My name Keith, I don’t understand anything about networking. I don’t have a computer at computer. My girlfriend and have a smart phone and table . I bought a simple switch that is connected to my virgin hub not forgetting have two virgin tv boxes, I am trying connecting to the network switch. My problem is buy best network cable.

My experience of managed switches (Netgear) : they crap out about once a week and won't let your devices reconnect when starting your PC in the morning.. They need to be powercycled reguarely to work. Same issue on two 5, and 16 ports brand new switches, even with firmware updates, and no changes (yet) to the factory settings.
I got tired of it :) Changed to an unmanaged 2.5Gb switch, smooth sailing from there.

From what I can tell, Netgear is requiring registration and subscriptions for some of their management features to be unlocked. I’m also hearing complaints that Netgear makes you agree to a “privacy policy” that allows them to suck up any data they want and resell it. Still researching this but I’m becoming very wary of buying into Netgear.

Very informative, thank you!

thanks great vid =)

Then there's hubs...

I already have a router, but after this video I see I am going to need to get a “rooter,” too! 😂

As always great video. Thanks for all you do!

I am clueless, this was really helpful...

Reminds me of Roto-Rooter here in the USA.

What if your router has enough ports for everything in your home. Do these switched provide any benefits other than splitting into a whole bunch of ports?

I use 4 lan ports from router for connecting 3 routers & 1pc .can i use switch gor stability & speed?? Or router is enough for daily need
Pls answer 🎉

Enjoyed and understood each and every minute, well done n my thanks !

great information, thank you.

shouldnt you do vlans if you are running out of ports then?

What would you recommend, I have a cat6 ethernet cable from my router downstairs up to the attic. I'm building a Crypto mining setup in my attic. Need probably 12-15 ports. Which 16 or 24 switch should I go for? I would use cat6 cables for all my devices.

Do you have links to products?

you said this video would be super super dull... but I've re watched it twice for the info already lol

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

Thank you, for bringing noise in the discussion. When you want the server rack next to your desk like I do... noise is a huge factor and I'm not feeling like opening the switch up to swap the fans for nocture fans because in switches, even expensive ones, the power supplys are nearly allways open designs where hurting yourself is an huge risk... and it voids the warranty

What if I bought two eight ports vs one 16?

Would help with where I run my lines.

Is that a bad idea?

Thank you for such a phenomenal explanation of this topic!

I am completely new to this topic and currently in the process of trying to set up a network/ 10gbe / switches and all that good stuff at our photography studio.

I still have a long way to go but really value all your incredible knowledge.

Thank you so much for sharing!! 🔥

Love from Sydney, Aus.

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