Ethernet Switch

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  1. mcBu113t

    mcBu113t Master Guru

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    I need a switch for gaming that has 12-15 ports on it.

    I have a fairly large budget but I don't want anything ridiculous.

    I f you guys could point me in the right direction that would be awesome (I really don't know very much about networking)


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  2. Finchwizard

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    If it's just gaming, I'd look at one of the Gigabit switches by Linksys.
    Their managed switches aren't too bad.
     
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    Thanks.

    Is there really any reason to get a switch instead of a regular router?

    I'm really sort of confused on this whole thing.
     
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  4. Finchwizard

    Finchwizard Don Apple

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    Well Routers just don't have many Ethernet ports on them.

    And if you're in a house, and you have a few computers, sure, you can get a Router with Gigabit switch built in.

    Generally Routers only have a 1 or 2 ethernet ports, and you VLAN them off etc.

    Switches are there to connect a whole bunch of computers, like a LAN, you'll want your 24port switch etc.
     
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  5. mcBu113t

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    Oh I get it. Thanks for clearing that up :)
     
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