Switches—specifically network switches—are devices that typically add more network ports to an existing network. In a home, you need a switch when you want to connect more wired devices than the number of LAN ports on your router.
This website only covers Multi-Gig switches.
The TRENDnet TEG-S762 is an excellent alternative to the Zyxel MG-108. It’s a bit more expensive but more compact and comes with two 10Gbps ports instead of just 2.5Gbps. And in my book of Multi-Gig, 10Gbps is the way to go. Most importantly, at the current cost of slightly more …
The GS110EMX 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch with 2-Port 10G/Multi-Gig Uplinks has a very descriptive name—yes, that whole thing is its full name. So this is a Gigabit switch with two 10Gbps Multi-Gig ports, designed for uplink purposes. As such, it’s a well-made device. It’s compact, and quiet …
When it comes to a Multi-Gig wiring upgrade, I’d always recommend the top-tier 10Gbps. But 10Gbps-capable devices are still rare, and the lowest grade of Multi-Gig, 2.5Gbps, makes more economic sense in many cases. And that’s where the Zyxel MG-108 8-Port 2.5G Multi-Gigabit Unmanaged Switch comes into play. This new …
The TP-Link TL-SX1008 is the third 10Gbps Multi-Gig switch I’ve tested, and while not exactly the charm, it’s almost the just-right option for most homes. The switch adds eight super-fast RJ45 (BaseT) ports to a network for less than $500. Considering 10Gbps is still new, that’s a friendly price. As …
If you’re looking to upgrade your local network completely to 10Gbps, the Zyxel XS1930-12HP Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch sure is the answer. It has everything you’d look for in wired infrastructure. The new managed switch comes with twelve 10Gbps ports—including eight Multi-Gig PoE++ and two SFP+. For a home or …
If you truly want to enjoy Gigabit Internet (or faster broadband), upgrading your local wired network to Multi-Gig is a must—there’s no way out of it. And in that context, the Zyxel XGS1250-12 Multi-Gigabit Switch is right up to your alley. For two reasons. First, it delivers up to 10Gbps. …
