[NTLUG:Discuss] Ethernet Switches

[Dan Carlson]

I'm not convinced that the NetGear FS116 switch is really a switch.

The thing that makes me wonder is that it apparently doesn't support
full-duplex.  While it's possible that a switch doesn't have to support
full-duplex, every other low-end switch I looked at does support it.  It
doesn't say it does full-duplex on the box or in the specs on their web
site.  Does anyone know if the FS116 is really a switch?  Maybe the only
way to know for sure is to take one apart to see what "switch" device it
uses, and then check that device's specs.

I bought a Hawking PN236ES and have been fully satisfied with its features
and performance.

Dan Carlson

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Cox" <cjcox at acm.org>
To: <discuss at ntlug.org>
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 3:54 PM
Subject: Re: [NTLUG:Discuss] Ethernet Switches


> If the box says it's a switch... it had better be a switch.
> Simple as that.  If there's any doubt... avoid it at all costs.
>
> Travis Bell wrote:
> >
> > As interesting as it's been listening to the discussion of the
technical differences between a hub and a switch, it doesn't answer my
original question.  What I originally wanted to know is: What should I look
for on the product's box to be sure that the product inside is truly a
switch and not a hub?  I imagine it might have something to do with that
"802.<mumble>" comment that was made in a previous post.
> >
> > Thanks guys...it's been an interesting discussion.
> >
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