What network switch shall I use for 6-8 ports gigabit ethernet and draft n wireless?
I want to upgrade my network. I need a netwok switch what gives me 6-8 gigabit ethernet sockets and capable to work as a wireless access point with draft n standards. No internal modem is required for broadband as I already have an adsl2+ modem/router.
Please advice a specific model(s) having teh specs above.
Thanks
Network switches do not provide wireless capability. Switches provide wired capability.
You say you have an adsl2 modem / router. I presume it is provided by your broadband provider and does not have a wireless access point built in (modem / router / wireless integrated device).
If the above is accurate, you will need an unmanaged network switch and a wireless access point.
I suggest you look at the 3Com product line (www.3com.com) products for both devices. Careful with the wireless access point selection! Some of the wireless access points work only with the 3Com commercial routers where others work with any router. Select carefully.
You specify Gigabit switch speed. I suspect the router LAN port runs at 100 Mbps but that should not be a concern. If most LAN devices are GB capable then GB speed switch is prudent.
February 10th, 2010 at 2:45 am
Honestly, it all boils down to your broadband access speed.
Because if you’re not catering to more than 10 users on the network, even 10/100Mbits Ethernet will suffice. As for the 802.11n draft WiFi, better wait until it’s final, in the mean time those 108Mbps types are good enough with eXtended Range if you must, unless there like 100 users are connected to your WiFi AP simultaneously.
Check D-Link, TP-Link, LinkSys, CNet, Belkin websites for what’s available.
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February 10th, 2010 at 3:09 am
Network switches do not provide wireless capability. Switches provide wired capability.
You say you have an adsl2 modem / router. I presume it is provided by your broadband provider and does not have a wireless access point built in (modem / router / wireless integrated device).
If the above is accurate, you will need an unmanaged network switch and a wireless access point.
I suggest you look at the 3Com product line (www.3com.com) products for both devices. Careful with the wireless access point selection! Some of the wireless access points work only with the 3Com commercial routers where others work with any router. Select carefully.
You specify Gigabit switch speed. I suspect the router LAN port runs at 100 Mbps but that should not be a concern. If most LAN devices are GB capable then GB speed switch is prudent.
References :