Originally Posted by
ClueByFour
Absent the backups, I am still searching for a home (not home office, but home) application that requires gigabit ethernet.
Me think the same.. I'm still running my notebooks on the wireless
and there is next to nil need for GB (or 100mbps) switch as far as I'm
concerned.
Originally Posted by
ScottC
Yeah, backups are the big resource hog here. But I also copy massive amounts of data (mainly ISO rips) between some machines and the extra speed really helps.
ISO would do it.. but my backups generally run off hours using rsync.
No big deal.. they finish just fine on a wireless link (under 11mbps) or 100mbps
wired.
I'd assume there is no real need for a managed switch for a home
environment, and I can understand the need for a 24 ports requirement,
but you should re-evaluate the need for GB.
Most of the cheap GB switches do not have fast throughput to support
simultaneous fast connections (Most Ciscos do - but at a premium cost)
PS: For the low end, I generally use Netgear switches. They've served me well.