NETGEAR ProSafe Managed Switches

 
What is a 'managed switch,' and why should I use one?

Click on the link below to see a white paper, "Switch Management: Why Your Small Business Needs It," on this subject. The short take on the reasons for using managed switched in your network is that they provide a degree of stability and control of your network connections that you simply cannot achieve otherwise. This in turn allows you to stay ahead of problems that could bring your network to its knees.

NETGEAR’s ProSafe Smart Switches deliver reliable entry-level management and expandability without the cost and complexity of a full Layer 2/Layer 3 management implementation. Smart switches fill the gap between unmanaged and fully managed switches and are built specifically for the small to mid-size business. Intuitive web browser interface offers key Layer 2 management features including monitoring, configure ports, VLANs, L2/L3 QoS, 802.1x, SNMP, rate-limiting and trunking. Optional Power over Ethernet (PoE) and Stacking.

For those business operations who are looking to implement Voice Over IP (VOIP), the ability to identify distinct types of network traffic and prioritize them accordingly can make or break such an effort.

NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T

Managed Switch

Cost: approx $200

 

 

 

NETGEAR ProSafe FS728TP

Managed Switch

w/Power over Ethernet

Cost: approx $400

 

 

 

NETGEAR GSM7224 10/100/1000Mbps ProSafe Gigabit L2 Managed Switch

Cost: approx $800