Basic business switch

[KQFan]

I have an SMC EZ1024DT 24 port switch that has a few bad ports. I'm about maxed out on connections and need those so have been thinking about a new switch.

Most hardware is 100mbps but I'll be building a couple of PCs this year with gigabit NICs.

I don't need a smart, or managed, or whatever they're called, switch. I could stand a few more ports but 48 seems way more than my layout will need.

Does anyone have a good suggestion in the $200 to 250 range? I'd go outside that range if I can't get a few year's problem free quality out of it. Only narrowed down to:

NETGEAR JGS524 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Switch - Retail
Item#:N82E16833122058


Charlie

[glc]

Netgear makes decent switches. I just don't like their routers.