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footfikinmasta · 01-02-2008, 08:44 PM

Is there anything I should look at when buying a network switch?

Thanks.

Lespaul20 · 01-02-2008, 09:37 PM

Speed and number of ports. Maybe other things depending on how do you plan on using it.

footfikinmasta · 01-02-2008, 10:07 PM

I have one Cat5e ran to my room from the router which I was thinking about getting a switch so I can use my computer and xbox360.

dannowon2 · 01-03-2008, 04:19 AM

Nah m8, U dont need anything big just a small 10/100 Switch

01-02-2008, 08:44 PM	#1
footfikinmasta Member (8 bit) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 154	Networking switch question Is there anything I should look at when buying a network switch? Thanks.

01-02-2008, 09:37 PM	#2
Lespaul20 Member (11 bit) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,652	Speed and number of ports. Maybe other things depending on how do you plan on using it. __________________ LP

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01-02-2008, 10:07 PM	#3
footfikinmasta Member (8 bit) Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 154	I have one Cat5e ran to my room from the router which I was thinking about getting a switch so I can use my computer and xbox360.

01-03-2008, 04:19 AM	#4
dannowon2 Member (3 bit) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: I live in Australia, The Hunter Posts: 6	Nah m8, U dont need anything big just a small 10/100 Switch